TeleCommunication Systems Public Safety Industry Leaders to Speak at 2011 NENA Conference
Industry Experts Bob Gojanovich and John Hunt to Discuss Next Generation 9-1-1
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Jun 17, 2011 — TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that two of its industry experts will be speaking at the 2011 National Emergency Number Association (NENA) conference on June 20 and June 22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conference is recognized for bringing together public safety experts and telecommunications innovators to discuss the technologies transforming the 9-1-1 system.
- “NG9-1-1 for the Rest of Us,” June 20; 1:30 p.m. CT Minneapolis Convention Center 101G, Minneapolis, MinnesotaTCS Director of Next Generation 9-1-1 Bob Gojanovich and panelists will provide a low-tech overview of what is involved in the NG9-1-1 system and how it works — from data validation through call routing and finally to the delivery of data to the PSAP.
Mr. Gojanovich has more than 38 years experience in telecommunications, including 21 years specializing in Public Safety communications. Mr. Gojanovich has been actively involved in the development of 9-1-1 technical standards at the national level since 1993. He chaired the Network Technical Committee for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) for 10 years and remains an advisor to NENA’s Technical Lead Team. He was the recipient of NENA’s William E. Stanton Lifetime Service Award in 2003 and is a member of the NENA Hall of Fame.
- “NG9-1-1 for the Rest of Us,” June 20; 1:30 p.m. CT Minneapolis Convention Center 101G, Minneapolis, MinnesotaTCS Director of Next Generation 9-1-1 Bob Gojanovich and panelists will provide a low-tech overview of what is involved in the NG9-1-1 system and how it works — from data validation through call routing and finally to the delivery of data to the PSAP.
- “NG9-1-1 Early Adopter Updates,” June 22; 1:00 p.m. CT and 2:15 p.m. CT Minneapolis Convention Center 101G, Minneapolis, MinnesotaTCS Director of Next Generation 9-1-1 John Hunt and panelists will provide case studies of agencies and 9-1-1 networks that are in the process of implementing or are currently using NG9-1-1 technologies. These systems will handle calls originating from both the legacy 9-1-1 system and the Next Generation call origination environment. The panel will cover topics in system selection criteria, design, implementation, management and use.
Mr. Hunt brings more than 34 years of experience with top tier carriers, including in 9-1-1, enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1), and public safety communications. He is a long-standing member of both APCO International and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). He has served as the Governor of Michigan’s appointee to the state’s 9-1-1 Committee for more than two decades.
TCS will also be showcasing several of its key solutions at NENA booth #829. Visitors can observe the company’s public safety demos of call mapping and E9-1-1 technologies as well as messaging demos of commercial mobile alerts system [CMAS], SMS to 9-1-1 and SMS MVP, a mobile value-added service platform that empowers enterprise customers, such as government agencies, to reach mass audiences with specific communications, such as alerts and messages.
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.
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