Three TeleCommunication Systems Emergency Communications Experts Appointed to Federal Communications Commission Working

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Nov 14 (MARKET WIRE) --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in
highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today
announced that three of its emergency communications experts -- Mark
Titus, vice president of product management; Firdaus Aryana, senior
product manager; and Judy Ocondi, ENP, product manager -- have been
appointed to Working Groups of the Federal Communications Commission's
(FCC) Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council
(CSRIC). The purpose of the Council is to provide recommendations to the
FCC to ensure optimal security, reliability and interoperability of
communications systems, including telecommunications, media and public
safety communications.

Titus has been appointed to the CSRIC Next Generation Alerting Working
Group, which will explore all aspects of next generation alerting and
develop recommendations to the CSRIC regarding actions the FCC should
take to promote deployment of next generation alerting systems. At TCS,
he is responsible for the planning and operations of TCS' wireless
messaging products, including Mobile Device Security, Short Message
Service Center (SMSC) and Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS). He has
more than 25 years of experience in the design, development and
implementation of public and private sector real-time software systems,
and he presently holds 15 patents across wireless messaging and
location-based services.

Aryana has been appointed to the CSRIC Technical Options for E9-1-1
Location Accuracy Working Group, which will examine the current
performance of location technologies, identify emerging location
technologies and make recommendations concerning next generation services
and applications. At TCS, he is responsible for the planning and creation
of wireless and VoIP products for the company's 9-1-1 and Safety and
Security group. He has over 20 years of experience in developing,
deploying and defining strategies for a vast array of communication
products, including computer telephony integration (CTI)-enabled software
and hardware solutions.

Ocondi, a National Emergency Number Association (NENA)-certified
Emergency Number Professional (ENP), has been appointed to the CSRIC
Transition to NG9-1-1 Working Group, which will investigate issues such
as changes or additions in 9-1-1 related VoIP standards and best
practices and how NG9-1-1 architectures and technologies can improve
9-1-1 access for people with disabilities and non-English speaking
communities. At TCS, she is responsible for the product development of
standards-compliant NG9-1-1 solutions and generating customer-focused
proposals for the public safety sector. She has 16 years of
telecommunications experience working within incumbent local exchange
carriers (ILECs), competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) and
Automatic Location Identification (ALI) providers, as well as critical
communications network providers such as TCS.

"TCS congratulates Mark, Firdaus and Judy on their appointment to these
CSRIC Working Groups, as they help shape the future of emergency
communications," said Dick Young, executive vice president and chief
operating officer for TCS. "With these appointments, the FCC can expect
to receive wise, relevant and up-to-date information and counsel as they
chart a course to ensure secure, reliable and interoperable
communications for the future."

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' cyber security expertise and professional services for
mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS
maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn
more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit
www.telecomsys.com.

Company Contact:
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
Meredith Allen
410-295-1865
MAllen@telecomsys.com

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