ANNAPOLIS, MD and LONDON -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/27/06 -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a leading provider of mission critical wireless communications, today announced it has teamed with SAP, the world's leading provider of business software solutions. The teaming relationship provides SAP customers with the ability to reach back over secure wireless networks from remote locations to their central offices to access the strength of SAP® applications crucial to their work. This teaming relationship also provides SAP with a comprehensive tool for customers requiring wireless access to SAP software solutions.

SAP for Defense & Security is based on an open architecture that addresses the national goals of expanding regional collaboration and strengthening information-sharing capabilities. TCS provides end-to-end wireless networking, Internet Protocol (IP) transport and encryption via its SwiftLink® products, satellite services and gateways to enable interoperable communications for remote users of SAP applications. SwiftLink deployable communications suite is a modular solution designed to improve information exchange by providing a seamless, secure and interconnected information environment, meeting the user's real-time needs.

"This truly is a vital step for the Department of Homeland Security and for our mutual Department of Defense customers," said Ret. LTG Chuck Mahan, Vice President of Homeland Security, SAP Public Services, Inc. "They are required to mobilize personnel and resources in the field in response to rapidly changing situations. SAP software provides this capability. Now we are able to deliver it to the commander in the field where it is needed most. With the assistance of TCS, SAP continues to meet and exceed our customers' rigorous requirements for the highest level of access to the SAP support system."

Incident commanders and decision-makers can now remotely use tools for SAP solutions to rapidly assess an incident, respond with the appropriate resources, and then manage the recovery and restoration process. Incident commands at county, state and federal levels each have unique views into the same data, allowing decision-makers to maintain situational awareness through tailored displays and alerts; exchange information with the other task levels, jurisdictions and agencies; and share resources through a collaborative environment. The SAP approach ties core SAP modules together with existing systems, decision support tools, and geo-spatial displays to provide commanders and managers with the tools and information to make informed and timely decisions in order to help first responders secure the resources they require to save lives and protect critical infrastructure.

Maurice B. Tosé, Chairman, President and CEO for TCS, stated, "Our relationship with SAP represents an exciting opportunity for TCS to connect its proven deployable communications expertise with SAP's world-class business software solutions. We can now offer our customers the ability to significantly enhance their performance and responsiveness during incidents. We have already demonstrated the positive results of the integration of SAP software and transport of critical information over SwiftLink products using TCS' satellite communications services."

TCS SwiftLink products and wireless services provide a suite of solutions via its deployable communications systems that are packaged in rugged carry-cases ranging from briefcase sizes up to cases that meet airline carry-on baggage requirements. Teaming with SAP provides for the use of several SwiftLink models. In addition, TCS provides SwiftLink Global Satellite Services (SGSS) for global satellite coverage to broadband applications that need to be extended from the home office to the remote office.

The SwiftLink suite allows a deployed Incident Command Post to be set up rapidly with an integrated communications network to manage the incident within 30 minutes, even when the existing communications infrastructure is destroyed or otherwise unavailable. TCS' SwiftLink solution provides the capability to establish a private cellular telephone network, a local wireless Local Area Network (LAN), radio communications and broadband satellite communications through man portable devices. All communications can be secured with NSA-type I or commercial encryption, if required. Therefore, an incident commander will have reliable voice, data and video communications even when the existing communications infrastructure is damaged or destroyed.

ABOUT TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a leading provider of mission-critical wireless communications to carriers, enterprise and government customers. TCS' wireless data offerings include location-based Enhanced 9-1-1 services, and messaging and location service infrastructure for wireless operators, real-time market data and alerts to financial institutions, mobile asset management and mobile office solutions for enterprises, and encrypted satellite communications to government customers. For more information, visit www.telecomsys.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' 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 without limitation risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's financial results and the ability of the Company to (i) reach and sustain profitability when anticipated, (ii) continue to rely on its customers and other third parties to provide additional products and services that create a demand for its products and services, (iii) conduct its business in foreign countries, (iv) adapt and integrate new technologies into its products, (v) expand its business offerings in the new wireless data industry, (vi) develop software and provide services without any errors or defects, (vii) protect its intellectual property rights, and (viii) implement its sales and marketing strategy.

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.

SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries all over the world. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Data contained in this document serve informational purposes only. National product specifications may vary.

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