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TSYS 5.28 TCS Appoints Barry Dowdy as Vice President of SwiftLink(R) Deployable Communication Systems Division
Jun 25, 2007 7:30:00 AM

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 06/25/07 -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless data solutions, today announced the company has hired Barry Dowdy as Vice President of SwiftLink� Deployable Communications Systems, a division of TCS' Government Solutions Group. In this position, Dowdy is responsible for TCS' deployable communications business unit, including management of engineering, production and SATCOM services and is responsible for the unit's Project Management Office, Partner Relations and the Product and Services Board.

Prior to joining TCS, Dowdy served as a Communications Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Dowdy retired in 2007 with the rank of Major. His last assignment was at Marine Corps Systems Command as a Program Manager with responsibility for such programs as Common Army Marine Command & Control (CAMC2) and Command and Control On-the-move Network Digital Over-the-horizon Relay (CONDOR). He earned his Level II Defense Acquisition Professional Certification in 2005 and Program Management Professional Certification in 2007.

"TCS is focused on maintaining a strong leadership team to support the substantial growth we've seen over the past year," said Michael Bristol, Senior Vice President, TCS Government Solutions Group. "Barry Dowdy brings a proven military track record and is well respected within the government industry sector. As TCS is witnessing rapid growth in our Government Solutions Group, Barry is a strong and capable addition to the team."

Dowdy graduated from The Citadel and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 1995. Dowdy also graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, Calif., in June 2003.

"TCS has built a strong relationship with the government, providing some of the best deployable systems available on the market today," said Barry Dowdy, Vice President of SwiftLink Deployable Communication Systems for TCS Government Solutions Group. "I look forward to leveraging my expertise and experience to provide the public-sector with superior telecommunication solutions."

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.

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon the companies' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect would cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Risks include the statement that TCS is experiencing rapid growth in its Government Solutions Group, and those detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports such as form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2006 and form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2007.

Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The companies undertake no obligation to update or revise the information in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

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