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TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) 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.

TCS Facts at a Glance

• Founded in 1987, TCS went public in 2000 and is currently traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: TSYS).
• Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service, and sales offices throughout North America and around the world.
• Focused on enhancing its strategic position in high-growth, solid-margin markets for wireless applications, secure satellite communications (SATCOMs), and cyber security, while deepening its intellectual property portfolio.
• FY2010 revenue totaled $389 million, marking six years of record revenue growth.
• Employs more than 1,300 professionals.
• Holds more than 162 patents, with more than 300 patents pending. 
• Handles approximately one-third of all U.S. text (SMS) messages, and delivered a record 850 billion text messages in 2010, up from 700 billion in 2009.
• Pioneered the world’s first wireless location platform and now serves more than 40 percent of the total U.S. mobile market. This represents more than 125 million subscribers who generate more than 400 million LBS transactions per month. TCS’ highly available technology supports more than 1,200 mobile devices with global coverage in 60 countries and 10 languages. 
• TCS offers the only TL 9000-certified network operations center (NOC) for wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 services in the United States.  TCS’ Space & Defense products and services are AS9100 AS/EN/JISQ9100 certified.  TCS is also ISO 9001:2008 certified for both its commercial/operator (carrier) and government operations and is currently working towards being ISO 27001 certified in 2011.
• According to a 2010 Frost & Sullivan report on LBS companies, “TCS is unique in that it provides a complete end-to end LBS solution for mobile operators.”
• Successfully completed the first-ever wireless E9-1-1 call over a decade ago. Since then, TCS has deployed wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 service to operators nationwide. Today, TCS delivers half of all U.S. wireless E9-1-1 calls—more than 140,000 emergency calls daily.
• One of six prime vendors awarded $5 billion Army Worldwide Satellite Systems contract for deliveries in 2006 through 2011.
• Earned numerous awards: TCS is a five-time winner of the Deloitte Fast 50 and the Black Enterprise Top 100, a three-time winner of the Greater Washington Technology Fast 50, and a two-time winner of the Maryland Fast 50.