ANNAPOLIS, MD and KIRKLAND, Wash.– February 20, 2007 – Inrix Inc., the leading provider of traffic information, and TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NasdaqGM:TSYS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless data solutions, today announced the enhancement of TCS’ 20/20 Mobility Suite™ through the incorporation of Inrix’s real-time traffic information.
The TCS 20/20 Mobility Suite™ provides enterprises with complete visibility into their mobile workforces, including proof of delivery and related information for managing outside-the-warehouse logistics. With the addition of Inrix’s real-time traffic technology, 20/20 Traffic Alerts can monitor traffic incidents in the vicinity of the driver’s planned route and alert the driver’s wireless mobile computer when traffic incidents occur. The real-time traffic information, provided by Inrix in partnership with Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network, allows the driver to avoid potential delays due to traffic congestion or road closures.
TCS’ Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, Doug Stovall, said, “TCS chose Inrix as its traffic data provider based upon the company’s comprehensive market coverage, superior data quality and unique portfolio of innovative traffic solutions. TCS is committed to ensuring that our customers have the most accurate traffic information possible so they can manage their mobile workforces efficiently. Inrix’s traffic content enhances the new traffic service feature of our 20/20 Suite.”
“With the enhancements of its 20/20 Mobility Suite™, TCS is continuing its leading-edge innovations in the enterprise Location Based Services market,” said Bryan Mistele, Inrix president and CEO. “We are excited to partner with a market leader like TCS in providing easy-to-use and highly effective solutions for the mobile workforce.”
TCS’ 20/20 Mobility Suite™ with 20/20 Traffic Alerts is available today in most major cities in the United States. TCS’ 20/20 Mobility Suite incorporates TCS’ Xypoint Mapping Server and Xypoint Dynamic Data Server which provide integrated traffic-based routing, mapping and traffic information. For more information, visit www.telecomsys.com/enterprise/2020_GPS and www.telecomsys.com/apps.
About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) 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 satellite-based communication systems, and related engineered services, and commercial location applications, like traffic and navigation, using the precise location of a wireless device. Customers include leading wireless and VoIP carriers around the world, and agencies of the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. For more information, please visit www.telecomsys.com.
