TeleCommunication Systems Partners With State of Iowa to Launch Next Generation 9-1-1 Services Network
10 August 2011 - 9:30PM
Marketwired
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world
leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, and the State of Iowa today announced that the State of
Iowa Homeland Security Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) has
awarded TCS a five-year contract valued at approximately $8.5
million to supply Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1) systems and
services.
This emergency services network will comply fully with the
National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 standards. These
standards enable Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to accept
incoming emergency requests from wireless, Public Switched
Telephone Network (PSTN)-based and Internet Protocol (IP)-based
end-users. The TCS NENA i3-based solution will enable Iowa HSEMD to
use the diverse and redundant IP networks owned and operated by the
State. Initially, TCS will enable legacy wireless calls and legacy
i2 Voice over IP (VoIP) calls to be delivered via the new Next
Generation 9-1-1 solution; additional plans include support of
emergency requests using text, images and video. This solution is
expected to be the first NENA i3 compliant Next Generation 9-1-1
system in the United States to be deployed on a state-wide
basis.
"This solution will equalize emergency services across Iowa by
allowing its 119 PSAPs to connect to the statewide Emergency
Services IP Network in order to receive and process requests from
both legacy and new technologies," said Barbara Vos, E9-1-1 Program
Manager for Iowa HSEMD. "TCS' NG9-1-1 solution provides us with
maximum flexibility to improve our emergency service while
utilizing our current equipment and network. TCS' approach allows
HSEMD to leverage a solution that fits our specific needs as
opposed to adapting to a generic approach."
"TCS is dedicated to creating NG9-1-1 solutions that improve the
capabilities and quality of emergency communications," said Chris
Nabinger, senior vice president of safety and security for TCS. "We
understand that each 9-1-1 jurisdiction must determine which
NG9-1-1 features it needs, when it requires them, which existing
E9-1-1 features it must retain and how long it must retain them. We
worked closely with the State of Iowa to ensure two things: first,
that we met all of its requirements for protecting its residents,
and second, that the state's PSAPs can receive a wide range of
information promptly and accurately. TCS' emergency services
deployment makes the State of Iowa a model for other states to
follow."
The TCS NG9-1-1 solution offers public safety providers options
to increase control over the system, bypass costly legacy
architecture and deploy the solution as systems, services or a mix
of the two within any existing IP network. For more information on
TCS's NG9-1-1 solutions, visit
http://www.telecomsys.com/NG9-1-1.
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' cybersecurity
expertise and professional services. Headquartered in Annapolis,
Maryland, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around
the world.
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 reports on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
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 Email Contact Media Contact: Welz &
Weisel Communications Evan Weisel 703-218-3555 Email Contact
Investor Relations: Liolios Group, Inc. Scott Liolios
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