TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Launches Next-Generation Short Message Service Center for 4G Network Roll-Outs
31 March 2009 - 10:30PM
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CTIA - Booth # 8706 -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS)
(NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless
communications, today announced that the company's next generation
Short Message Service Center (SMSC) is ready to support carriers'
upcoming migrations to 4G networks including Long Term Evolution
(LTE). As operators roll out 4G access networks, the TCS SMSC will
make sure that their growing volume of text messages will be
delivered with the same reliability as before, regardless of where
the subscribers' mobile devices are registered. The TCS
next-generation smsExpress(TM) platform provides intelligent
dual-mode delivery of text messages over mobile broadband networks
via Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as well as over legacy
networks. This capability provides a seamless user experience
during such migrations where legacy and next generation networks
must coexist.
As carriers are preparing to converge services across all access
technologies, they are also deploying complimentary Internet
Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) networks. IMS is access
agnostic and provides a seamless user experience for multimedia
services. TCS' next-generation smsExpress platform enables a smooth
short message service (SMS) migration path to IMS, enabling
delivery over next-generation access networks, and allows operators
to save money and resources by offloading text messaging from
expensive circuit switched legacy networks. In addition, the TCS
SMSC has been fielded and tested in one of the top wireless
carriers' IMS user trials with full deployment expected in the
second half of 2009. TCS' smsExpress platform is poised to support
new premium broadband services triggered via SMS and enabled by
next generation IMS technologies.
"TCS recognizes the importance of reliable delivery of text
messages now that typical users send and receive more text messages
than mobile telephone calls," said Drew Morin, Chief Technology
Officer of TCS. "Our smsExpress SMSC assists carriers with
launching new premium SMS mass messaging promotions and enhanced
services that will be enabled by the expanded capacity and global
coverage provided by 4G networks such as LTE."
The TCS next-generation SMSC offers flexible deployment options
and allows operators to configure its systems to meet customer
messaging traffic needs. TCS smsExpress systems include its SMSC
platform and related Wireless Intelligent Gateway(TM) (WIG), which
also has location-based services functions. The TCS next-generation
SMSC supports store and forward, first delivery attempts and voting
capabilities over standard air interfaces and over mobile
broadband. The WIG manages communication between wireless devices
and IP services, including email, content services, and other
applications. TCS Alerts(TM) provides geographically targeted
messaging compatible with the Commercial Mobile Alerts System
(CMAS) used for emergency alerting via cell broadcast technology.
The company's fully integrated, end-to-end messaging solutions
support standard protocols and architectures including XML, SOAP,
SSO, SIGTRAN, SS7, Diameter, SIP, and IMS.
TCS will demonstrate the uses and benefits of its
next-generation SMSC in Booth 8706 at CTIA WIRELESS 2009 taking
place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 1-3.
About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) engineers
and delivers highly reliable wireless communications technology.
TCS is a leader in wireless text messaging and location-based
technology, including E9-1-1 services and commercial applications
like navigation that use the precise location of a wireless device,
and secure satellite-based communications systems and services.
Customers include leading wireless and VoIP carriers around the
world, cable MSOs, automotive telematics vendors, and agencies of
the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. TCS
is one of six primary vendors on a $5 billion Army Worldwide
Satellite Systems Contract vehicle. For more information, 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 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, 2008.
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.
Company Contact: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. Meredith Allen
410-295-1865 MAllen@telecomsys.com Media Contact: Welz & Weisel
Communications Evan Weisel 703-218-3555 evan@w2comm.com Investor
Relations: Liolios Group, Inc. Scott Liolios 949-574-3860
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