ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a
leading provider of highly rugged and reliable solid-state drive
(SSD) technology, today announced the availability of its
Proteus® 2 and Galatea® 2 SSDs. Both models
feature improved performance and capacity to meet the growing need
for accessing and storing richer data, such as video and
photographic images. They are ideal for the harsh environments in
which many defense and security applications operate.
News Facts:
- The throughput of both Proteus 2 and Galatea 2 has increased to
500 MB/s, allowing these SSDs to store and retrieve data at double
the rate of the previous models.
- The maximum capacity for both models has doubled to 512 GB when
using Single-Level Cell (SLC) memory, and up to 1 TB for
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) memory, providing four times the storage of
Proteus Plus and improving the ability to store large data sets.
This increase in capacity also improves size, weight and power by
packing the storage in half the space and allows for longer
missions.
- Both Proteus 2 and Galatea 2 are built with a custom TCS
controller and firmware, enabling them to be re-programmed and
mass-customized to meet a customer's specific requirements. They
are also adaptable for future flash generations.
- Galatea 2 offers the highest level of Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES), commercial-grade encoding for enhanced security and
power hold-up circuitry with tantalum capacitors for data
robustness during a power loss. It is compliant with Trusted
Computing Group (TCG) Opal – the industry standard for key and
access control policy management for self-encrypting drives.
- Proteus 2 and Galatea 2 are among the most ruggedized SSDs on
the market and are built with the same milled aluminum case and
other technologies as Proteus Plus. They are backed by quality
processes and qualification data, are manufactured in America at
TCS' AS9100-certified facility, and are rigorously tested and
independently verified to MIL-STD-810
requirements.
- Industry analyst firm Objective Analysis forecasts that
shipments of embedded SSDs will increase five-fold between 2012 and
2016.
- TCS representatives will discuss Proteus 2, Galatea 2 and other
TCS Space & Component Technology components and services at the
AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites in Logan, UT on August
10-15.
Supporting Quote:
TCS Space & Component
Technology Division Vice President Bill
Bettencourt said: "Both TCS' Proteus and Galatea SSDs
are well-known for their reliability and durability. Now, with the
next-generation Proteus 2 and Galatea 2, we have made a good thing
even better by increasing their performance and capacity, while
designing away any threat of obsolescence – all at a competitive
price."
TCS serves the space community with high-reliability components
and services essential to long-life spacecraft. TCS has performed
total parts management for nearly every major space agency
worldwide and has supplied components, parts and materials for more
than 150 spacecraft manufactured in Europe, Asia
and the Americas. TCS specializes in ultra-rugged solid-state
drives for the most demanding environments, offering both
customized and industry-standard configurations for military,
aerospace and industrial applications. To see a brief video and to
learn more visit:
http://www.telecomsys.com/products/Space-and-Component-Technology/default.aspx?autoplay=true.
Glossary of Terms:
AES: Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) – Defined by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST), it is the accepted standard for encryption in
the industry and is widely adopted by the U.S. government, as well
as international organizations.
MLC: Multi-level cell – refers to storing 2 or more bits per
memory cell.
SLC: Single-level cell – refers to storing a single bit per
memory cell.
TCG Opal: The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal Storage
Subsystem Class (SSC) specification defines key management and
access control features for Self-Encryption Drive (SEDs).
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 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 June 30,
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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