TeleCommunication Systems Executive Appointed to the TechAmerica Public Sector Board

ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jan 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in
highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today
announced that Michael Bristol, senior vice president and general manager
of its Government Solutions Group, has been appointed to the Public
Sector Board of Directors of TechAmerica, the technology industry's
largest advocacy group.

The Public Sector Board of Directors is responsible for directing
TechAmerica's activities focused on business opportunities with the U.S.
federal government. It also oversees all of the standing committees'
activities and sets the priorities and direction for all of the federal
programs within the Public Sector Group, including its annual Vision
Conference, which for many years has attracted thought leaders in
enabling technology enhancement for federal customers.

"We are excited to have Mike fill this important position," said Tom
Anderson, chairman of TechAmerica's Public Sector Board. "With his
extensive military and private sector experience, he will bring an
important perspective to our board's efforts."

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry,
representing member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial
sectors throughout the United States. TechAmerica is also the technology
industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in
major state capitals, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Bristol stated, "TechAmerica uniquely connects the technology industry's
top minds to build a strong advocacy organization that is dedicated to
ensuring our public policy makers are well-informed on issues related to
technology. As champions of innovation, its members serve as drivers of
economic growth and job creation; I look forward to contributing my
expertise and leadership in support of this important mission."

In his role at TCS, Bristol has responsibility for TCS high-growth
government business divisions generating more than $200 million of annual
revenue, including SwiftLink(R) Deployable Communications, Managed
Network Services, Integrated Logistics Global Support, Space & Component
Technology and Professional Services. He has several decades of senior
management experience, including prior roles at Oracle Corporation and
Infocus Communications. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at
West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering,
and he served as a Captain, U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer with
primary assignment at Fort Bragg.

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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