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TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. develops and applies secure mobile communication technology in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Commercial and Government. The Commercial segment offers commercial services and systems that enable wireless carriers to deliver short text messages, location-based information, Internet content, and other enhanced communication services to and from wireless phones. Its hosted commercial services include E9-1-1 call routing, mobile location-based applications, and inter-carrier text message technology. This segmentÂ’s customers use its software functionality through connections to and from its network operations centers. The Commercial segment provides hosted services under contracts with wireless carrier networks and VoIP service providers. Its wireless applications include navigation, people finder, and asset tracking. The Government segment provides communication systems integration, information technology services, and software solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government customers. This segment also owns and operates secure satellite teleport facilities, and resells access to satellite airtime. It designs, furnishes, installs, and operates wireless and data network communication systems, including its SwiftLink deployable communication systems that integrate high speed, satellite, and Internet protocol technology with secure government-approved cryptologic devices. The company sells its products and services through direct sales force, as well as through indirect channels, such as relationships with original equipment manufacturers. TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. has a strategic partnership with Alcatel-Lucent to market its products. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
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