ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a
world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, today announced that it has received $3.2 million in incremental funding from the U.S.
Army for equipment, field services support and maintenance of
Secure Internet Protocol Router and Non-Secure Internet Protocol
Router Access Point (SNAP) 2.0M and SNAP 1.2M Lite Tri-band (Ku,
Ka, X band) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite systems
equipment.
News Facts:
- The U.S. Army Project Manager for the Warfighter Information
Network - Tactical (PM WIN-T) Commercial Satellite Terminal Program
is funding these procurements through the Army's $5 billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS)
contract vehicle.
- TCS SNAP VSAT systems provide multimedia communications
capabilities which convey encrypted voice, video and data.
- Highly transportable and ruggedized, TCS SNAP VSAT systems also
have a graphical user interface that facilitates easy set-up and
operation.
- The modularity and plug-and-play interfaces between all radio
frequency (RF) and baseband configurations inherent to the product
line result in communication solutions tailored to the end-user's
specific needs.
TCS has established a proven track record for more than 25 years
as a trusted provider of communication technology solutions to
solve the government's toughest technical challenges, under
conditions that demand the highest level of reliability,
availability and security. To ensure mission continuity, TCS
TotalCom® offers deployable, highly secure communication
solutions and complete end-to-end managed services for converged
(IP-based) voice, video and data solutions to organizations
requiring seamless and secure connectivity between fixed sites and
remote operations.
Supporting Quote:
TCS Government Solutions Group President Michael Bristol said: "Having easily
deployable and secure satellite communications systems and the
knowledgeable support to ensure that those systems are running at
optimal performance levels is critical for our military. Combining
TCS' tested and proven SNAP VSAT systems with our experienced and
dedicated field service personnel will help our brave fighting
forces in their efforts toward mission success."
Supporting Resources:
- TCS SNAP VSAT
- TCS SNAP Lite
About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world
leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market
leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location
and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of
new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications
for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social
applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world
use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives.
Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise,
professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite
solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in
Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains
technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn
more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit
www.telecomsys.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this
news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based
upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect
would cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated. Risks include without limitation the possibility that
the contract options will not be exercised, or that the total value
of the order will not be fully funded, and those detailed from time
to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2012, and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise the information in this press release, whether as
a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or
otherwise.
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