location based services
ANNAPOLIS, MD -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a global leader in mission-critical wireless data communications, announced today that the Rand McNally Navigator by TCS personal navigation solution for wireless devices has been recognized as a finalist for the CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. This prestigious E-Tech Award will be bestowed on the winners at CTIA WIRELESS 2007 on March 28, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center. The CTIA E-Tech Awards program is designed to give industry recognition and exposure to the best wireless products and services in the areas of Consumer, Enterprise and Network Technology. More than 225 applications were submitted and reviewed by a panel of recognized members of the media, industry analysts and technology experts. Products in four categories -- hardware, consumer applications, enterprise solutions and network infrastructure -- were judged on innovation, functionality, vision, technological importance and implementation. "We are excited to be named a finalist for this coveted industry award, as CTIA is known for selecting top industry leaders in all categories," said Drew Morin, Chief Technology Officer for TCS. "The Rand McNally Navigator by TCS is cutting-edge technology that provides consumers with the ability to travel with more efficient navigation, offering wireless users a truly personal experience to enhance their mobile lifestyles." Rand McNally Navigator by TCS provides voice-enabled, hands-free, turn-by-turn directions from a wireless phone or smart phone and includes real-time traffic information, plus voice input for address entry, directory look-up for points of interest (POI) and a core set of personal navigation services. Rand McNally will serve as the branding partner for TCS' navigation application, and Nuance will be the provider for voice output for turn-by-turn directions and speech recognition for address entry. ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC. TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) produces wireless data communications technology solutions that require proven high levels of reliability. TCS provides wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 network-based services, secure deployable communication systems and engineered satellite-based services, and commercial location applications, like traffic and navigation, using the precise location of a wireless device. Customers include leading wireless and VoIP operators around the world, and agencies of the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. For more information, visit http://www.telecomsys.com.
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