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TCS AND MESSAGEVINE OFFER INTEGRATED INSTANT MESSAGING, LOCATION AND SMS PORTAL SOLUTION
- Agreement Enables Wireless Operators to Add Mobile IM Services -
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a key architect of
wireless messaging and location software and a leading supplier of solutions
to wireless service providers, today announced that it has signed an
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with MessageVine, a leading
provider of mobile Instant Messaging (IM) solutions.
The agreement calls for the integration of the MessageVine IM Server with
several TCS text messaging and location products, including TCS' Wireless
Internet GatewayT, TCS' XypointŪ Location PlatformT and Short Message
Service Center.
With the combined solution, wireless operators can establish their own
instant messaging service by letting subscribers access a branded client
interface. In other words, wireless carriers may display their own brand
name on the subscribers' handset screens as subscribers use their instant
messaging service. The solution facilitates IM among many client
interfaces, including BREW, J2ME, SMS, MMS, Pocket PC, I-mode, HTML and WAP.
The TCS Xypoint Location Platform enables wireless operators to enhance
their wireless instant messaging service by adding location and advanced
presence capabilities. The addition of location and advanced presence
capabilities enables wireless operators to let subscribers actually locate
people on their buddy list and inform them of their buddies' device status
(on, off, in meeting, etc.).
"The integrated solution can help carriers increase their average revenue
per user (ARPU) by providing simple and user-friendly access to popular
services and features," said Timothy Lorello, senior vice president and
chief marketing officer at TCS. "We believe that allowing subscribers to
extend their familiar desktop instant messaging experience to their wireless
devices and seamlessly switch between the two is a powerful proposition."
"MessageVine offers a mature, stable solution that has been successfully
deployed by service providers," said Eli Efrat, MessageVine chief executive
officer. "TCS has an excellent messaging and location infrastructure
technology and great market presence. It's a winning combination."
MessageVine's IM server is interoperable with web-based IM brands including
Microsoft's Messenger, AOL's Instant Messenger, ICQ and Yahoo! Messenger.
Telus Mobility recently launched its IM service based on the company's
products, and T-Mobile demonstrated mobile IM with MessageVine at CeBIT
2002.
As of March 31, 2002, TCS was serving or under contract to serve 41 carrier
networks worldwide.
ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
TCS is evolving wireless technology. As the key architect of wireless
messaging and location technology, TCS is delivering essential software,
services and solutions to carriers that enable people to better manage their
mobile lifestyle. TCS occupies a privileged position within the core of the
wireless carrier network enabling it to develop technology that ensures the
security, reliability and privacy of people's wireless messages.
Today, TCS is a technology provider to carriers worldwide including
Vodafone, Cingular, Verizon Wireless, Hutchison 3G and Telefonica. Through
its Solutions group, TCS deploys advanced technologies and products that
promote the continued evolution of wireless services. Visit the web site at
www.telecomsys.com.
ABOUT MESSAGEVINE
MessageVine is the leading worldwide provider of standards based
private-label Presence and Instant Messaging server products, providing
commercially deployed, completely branded and customized carrier-scale
wireless and wireline IM solutions to wireless carriers, Telcos and ISPs.
MessageVine's products, designed with open architecture that integrates with
the full array of back-end systems, enable its customers to extend their
brands and increase overall ARPU. MessageVine's customers include leading
service providers such as T-Online International and TELUS Mobility.
MessageVine has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. For more information,
visit MessageVine on the web, at: www.messagevine.com.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
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
based upon TCS's current expectations and assumptions that are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties that would cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated.
The actual results realized by the Company could differ materially from the
statements made herein, depending in particular upon the risks and
uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). These include the risks and uncertainties
relating to the company's future financial results and ability of the
Company to (i) reach profitability as early as anticipated, (ii) continue to
rely on third parties to market and sell the Company's products and for
other relevant support, (iii) adapt and integrate new technologies into its
products, (iv) expand its business offerings in the new wireless data
industry, (v) capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace, (vi) develop
software without any errors or defects, (vii) implement its sales and
marketing strategies, and (viii) deploy its software and services quickly.
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 Company undertakes 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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