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TeleCommunication Systems Appoints Chris Nabinger to Senior Vice President of Service Bureau Operations

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ANNAPOLIS, MD--(Marketwire - June 23, 2010) - TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: [ TSYS ]), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced Chris Nabinger as its new senior vice president of Service Bureau Operations, following the retirement of Senior Vice President Dan Allen. In this role, he is responsible for wireless E9-1-1 operations, Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) E9-1-1 operations, Next Generation 9-1-1, and hosted location-based wireless carrier infrastructure system operations. He is charged with ensuring that TCS maintains its record of reliability for these services through compliance with ISO 9001 and TL 9000 standards for TCS facilities in Seattle and Phoenix.

Mr. Nabinger has 25 years experience in public and private telecom companies building global engineering, operational and program management teams worldwide. Most recently, he was an Executive Partner at Gartner Group, where he advised client companies' chief information officers with product, operational and technology strategies. Previously, Mr. Nabinger was chief technology officer of Masergy Communications, a global wide-area networking company, and has held senior management positions in Polycom, Philips, InfoSpace, Verizon, and AT&T Data Center Operations. He holds a master's degree in management, computing and systems from Houston Baptist University and a bachelor's degree in industrial technology from Binghamton University.

"Mr. Nabinger is a seasoned industry veteran and we look forward to having him bring his expertise and knowledge to TCS," said Maurice B. Tosé, TCS chairman, CEO and president. "Our service bureau continues to grow rapidly and Mr. Nabinger will help manage that growth, continue to exceed client expectations, and further our innovation in the E9-1-1 marketplace. He is a strong addition to our management team and will be vital in helping to enhance the alignment of our business capabilities with the needs of our customers."

TCS deployed the first U.S. wireless E9-1-1 solution and pioneered the methods by which Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in the U.S. are able to receive a wireless or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) subscriber's location during calls for emergency assistance. Today, TCS supports 50% of U.S. wireless E9-1-1 calls. TCS' award-winning E9-1-1 solutions serve over 140 million wireless and IP-enabled devices. With the country's only non-carrier TL 9000-certified wireless and VoIP E9-1-1 Network Operations Center, TCS' highly-reliable E9-1-1 solutions ensure that a subscriber's emergency call routes to the appropriate PSAP and automatically pinpoints the caller's location information. Active in E9-1-1 and NG9-1-1 legislation and standards, TCS continues to be a leading innovator of NG9-1-1 services. For additional information on TCS' Services Bureau, please visit: [ http://www.telecomsys.com/public-safety ].

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, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions 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 ].