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TCS Teams With SAP to Provide Wireless Access to Critical SAP(R) Solutions29 March 2006
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.(TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission critical wirelesscommunications, today announced it has teamed with SAP, the world's leadingprovider of business software solutions. The teaming relationship providesSAP customers with the ability to reach back over secure wireless networksfrom remote locations to their central offices to access the strength ofSAP® applications crucial to their work. This teaming relationship alsoprovides SAP with a comprehensive tool for customers requiring wirelessaccess to SAP software solutions.
SAP for Defense & Security is based on an open architecture that addressesthe national goals of expanding regional collaboration and strengtheninginformation-sharing capabilities. TCS provides end-to-end wirelessnetworking, Internet Protocol (IP) transport and encryption via itsSwiftLink® products, satellite services and gateways to enableinteroperable communications for remote users of SAP applications.SwiftLink deployable communications suite is a modular solution designed toimprove information exchange by providing a seamless, secure andinterconnected information environment, meeting the user's real-time needs.
"This truly is a vital step for the Department of Homeland Security and forour mutual Department of Defense customers," said Ret. LTG Chuck Mahan,Vice President of Homeland Security, SAP Public Services, Inc. "They arerequired to mobilize personnel and resources in the field in response torapidly changing situations. SAP software provides this capability. Now weare able to deliver it to the commander in the field where it is neededmost. With the assistance of TCS, SAP continues to meet and exceed ourcustomers' rigorous requirements for the highest level of access to the SAPsupport system."
Incident commanders and decision-makers can now remotely use tools for SAPsolutions to rapidly assess an incident, respond with the appropriateresources, and then manage the recovery and restoration process. Incidentcommands at county, state and federal levels each have unique views intothe same data, allowing decision-makers to maintain situational awarenessthrough tailored displays and alerts; exchange information with the othertask levels, jurisdictions and agencies; and share resources through acollaborative environment. The SAP approach ties core SAP modules togetherwith existing systems, decision support tools, and geo-spatial displays toprovide commanders and managers with the tools and information to makeinformed and timely decisions in order to help first responders secure theresources they require to save lives and protect critical infrastructure.
Maurice B. Tosé, Chairman, President and CEO for TCS, stated, "Ourrelationship with SAP represents an exciting opportunity for TCS to connectits proven deployable communications expertise with SAP's world-classbusiness software solutions. We can now offer our customers the ability tosignificantly enhance their performance and responsiveness duringincidents. We have already demonstrated the positive results of theintegration of SAP software and transport of critical information overSwiftLink products using TCS' satellite communications services."
TCS SwiftLink products and wireless services provide a suite of solutionsvia its deployable communications systems that are packaged in ruggedcarry-cases ranging from briefcase sizes up to cases that meet airlinecarry-on baggage requirements. Teaming with SAP provides for the use ofseveral SwiftLink models. In addition, TCS provides SwiftLink GlobalSatellite Services (SGSS) for global satellite coverage to broadbandapplications that need to be extended from the home office to the remoteoffice.
The SwiftLink suite allows a deployed Incident Command Post to be set uprapidly with an integrated communications network to manage the incidentwithin 30 minutes, even when the existing communications infrastructure isdestroyed or otherwise unavailable. TCS' SwiftLink solution provides thecapability to establish a private cellular telephone network, a localwireless Local Area Network (LAN), radio communications and broadbandsatellite communications through man portable devices. All communicationscan be secured with NSA-type I or commercial encryption, if required.Therefore, an incident commander will have reliable voice, data and videocommunications even when the existing communications infrastructure isdamaged or destroyed.
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.
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.
SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAPproducts and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logosare trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in severalother countries all over the world. All other product and service namesmentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data containedin this document serve informational purposes only. National productspecifications may vary.
Media Contacts:TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Rita Thompson410-295-1865Email Contact
Welz & Weisel CommunicationsJane Bryant703-323-6006Email Contact
SOURCE: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
Source: marketwire
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