ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ:
TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile
communication technology, today announced that it has been awarded
$2 million in incremental funding to
provide the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) with Deployed Engineering
Services for its Wireless Point to Point Link (WPPL) systems and
commercialization effort in theater. The U.S. Army Project Manager
for the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (PM WIN-T)
Commercial Satellite Terminal Program is managing these
procurements through the Army's $5
billion World-Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) contract
vehicle.
News Facts
- TCS Deployed Engineering Services to the USMC consists of
providing engineers with specific skill sets to assist USMC vital
operations in technical control facilities and data/security
centers, as well as with tactical USMC systems.
- TCS Professional and Technical Services, which includes
Deployed Engineering Services, harnesses more than 20 years of
experience in serving customers worldwide. Combining satellite,
wireless and advanced network engineering services, TCS PTS quickly
and cost-effectively supplement the military's support requirements
in the installation and maintenance of communications networks
around the globe.
- As part of the TCS TotalCom® portfolio, the WPPL
system provides secure point-to-point and point-to-multipoint,
line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight transmission of voice, video
and data communications.
- WPPL enables the USMC to close the gap on the "last digital
mile," pushing data services to the network edge using a low-cost
alternative to more expensive beyond-line-of-sight satellite
communications.
Supporting Quote
TCS Government Solutions Group President Michael Bristol, said: "In order to remain
an elite fighting force, the USMC must not only have secure,
reliable communications equipment; they also need knowledgeable and
reliable support backing that equipment. TCS' Deployed Engineering
Services personnel have that knowledge and reliability that can
help the USMC achieve mission success."
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.
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 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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