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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.
• FY2009 revenue totaled $300.1 million, marking five years of record revenue growth.
• Employs more than 1,100 professionals.
• Holds more than 100 patents, with more than 300 patents pending. 
• Handles approximately 30 percent of all U.S. text (SMS) messages, and delivered a record 700 billion text messages in 2009, up from 260 billion in 2008.
• Pioneered the world’s first wireless location platform—technology that is now used in 14 countries and is supported by 57 network operators.
• 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.