TCS Announces Extended Coverage Areas for VSAT SwiftLink(R) Global Satellite Services
24 February 2006
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS)(NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission critical wirelesscommunications, today announced that it has added satellite coverage forthe continent of Africa, increasing the breadth of its SwiftLink® GlobalSatellite Service (GSS). Since the service launched in August 2005, TCShas contracted with five federal and government agencies and hascommissioned approximately 20 customers. SwiftLink GSS currently covers 70percent of the world's populated regions and includes North and SouthAmerica, Africa, Western Europe, West Asia and the Middle East.
SwiftLink GSS service is designed to provide readily available high-speedaccess for traveling VIPs, disaster response teams, deployed military unitsand any information specialist requiring a flexible and easy-to-usecommunications capability. It can be used to connect directly to theInternet or to private networks. Customers benefit by being able to use onemanaged system for all of their satellite communications needs.
The core SwiftLink GSS network is co-located with the TCS ManassasTeleport. It is fully redundant with expanded 24x7 monitor and controlfunctions and new design features that allow for seamless growth andexpansion. It is a Ku-band commercial service utilizing the iDirectTechnologies, Inc. Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)-based InternetProtocol (IP) platform.
The SwiftLink GSS supports Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) users thatneed access to centralized private information or to publictelecommunication systems. It provides broadband satellite services tosupport the reach-back requirements of customers with fixed or mobile VSATsand offers rapid availability of service options with flexible pricingplans for short-and medium-term operations. Additional technologyimprovements made to SwiftLink GSS include the automation of satellitebandwidth coordination between TCS Teleports and deployable SwiftLinkproducts such as TCS' VSAT-90 and VSAT-100. By leveraging today'sadvancements, SwiftLink GSS provides users with unprecedented "same day"service activation for broadband satellite services.
TCS recently upgraded the SwiftLink GSS Layer-3 network to includeself-healing features and carrier-class infrastructure, creatingworld-class capability. The upgrades extend to SwiftLink GSS Teleportsaround the world, including TCS partner teleports, ensuring redundantconnectivity throughout the near global network. The new network designfurther enhances the end-user's experience and delivers timely, effectivetechnical support.
Amy Gwinn, Director of Satellite Services for TCS, stated, "TCS is aimingtoward a comprehensive capability with its SwiftLink Global SatelliteService offering. By adding Africa to the network, we are taking anotherstep toward providing seamless global network roaming to our customers.Combining SwiftLink GSS with our proven SwiftLink products allows TCS togenuinely support our customers' telecommunication requirements with anend-to-end solution as they operate and communicate throughout the world.
ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a leading providerof mission critical wireless communications to carriers, enterprise andgovernment customers. TCS' wireless data offerings include location-basedEnhanced 9-1-1 services, and messaging and location service infrastructurefor wireless operators; real-time market data and alerts to financialinstitutions; mobile asset management and mobile office solutions forenterprises; and encrypted satellite communications to governmentcustomers. For more information, visit www.telecomsys.com. For moreinformation on TCS’ SwiftLink Global Satellite Services visithttp://www1.telecomsys.com/government/swiftlink/swiftlink_gss.cfm.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning ofSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E ofthe Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements arebased upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions that are subject to anumber of risks and uncertainties that would cause actual results to differmaterially from those anticipated.
The actual results realized by the Company could differ materially from thestatements made herein, depending in particular upon the risks anduncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities andExchange Commission (SEC). These include without limitation risks anduncertainties relating to the Company's financial results and the abilityof the Company to (i) reach and sustain profitability when anticipated,(ii) continue to rely on its customers and other third parties to provideadditional products and services that create a demand for its products andservices, (iii) conduct its business in foreign countries, (iv) adapt andintegrate new technologies into its products, (v) expand its businessofferings in the new wireless data industry, (vi) develop software andprovide services without any errors or defects, (vii) protect itsintellectual property rights, and (viii) implement its sales and marketingstrategy.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place unduereliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of thedate hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise theinformation in this press release, whether as a result of new information,future events or circumstances, or otherwise.
Media Contacts:TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Rita Thompson410-295-1865Email Contact
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