TCS maintains memberships in leading organizations devoted to industry
advancements. Our participation helps us drive forward development and
standards, while remaining on the cutting edge of what is happening in the
marketplace. Our memberships are divided into the following categories: 

• Telecommunications/Technology
• Government
• Carrier/Operator
• Public Safety

Alliance of Telecommunications Industry
Solutions (ATIS)
www.atis.org

The Alliance of Telecommunications Industry
Solutions (ATIS) is a U.S.-based organization
committed to rapidly developing and promoting
technical and operations standards for the
communications and related information
technologies industry worldwide.

Cable & Telecommunications Association
for Marketing (CTAM)  
www.ctam.com

The Cable & Telecommunications Association for
Marketing (CTAM) is an organization that blends
a razor-sharp focus on cable telecommunications
marketing with a penchant for bringing smart
people together to create a tightly knit portfolio
of resources, tools, ideas, and contacts that
advance business.

Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA)
www.ctia.org

The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) advocates on behalf of service
providers, manufacturers, wireless data, and
Internet companies before the Executive Branch,
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Congress, and state regulatory and legislative bodies. CTIA also operates the industry's leading trade shows, as well as equipment testing and certification programs, to ensure a high standard
of quality for consumers.

European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI)
www.etsi.org

TCS is an associate member of the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI),
an independent, non-profit organization whose
mission is to produce telecommunications standards for today and for the future. ETSI unites 655 members from 59 countries inside and 
outside of Europe, and plays a major role in developing a wide range of standards and other technical documentation as Europe's contribution to worldwide information and communication technologies (ICTs) standardization.
 

Global System for Mobile Communications
(GSM) Association
www.gsmworld.com

TCS is an associate member of the Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) Association. Member status allows TCS to actively participate
in the development and advancement of GSM and 3G wireless technologies. TCS' products support GSM, CDMA, and TDMA technologies, and are deployed in some GSM member networks. The
GSM Association has more than 500 industry members in 161 countries and is responsible for the development, deployment, and evolution of the GSM standard for digital wireless communications.

Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
www.ietf.org

As a member of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), TCS networks with an international community of designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet.  

The mission of the IETF is to produce high-quality technical and engineering documents that influence the way people design, use, and manage the Internet in such a way as to make the Internet work better. These documents include protocol standards, best current practices, and information documents of various kinds.

Network Reliability and Interoperability
Council VII (NRIC VII)
www.nric.org

The Network Reliability and Interoperability Council VII (NRIC VII) partners with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the communications industry, and public safety to facilitate the enhancement of emergency communications networks, homeland security, and best practices across the burgeoning telecommunications industry.

The purpose of the Council is to provide recommendations to the FCC and to the communications industry that assures optimal reliability and interoperability of wireless, wireline, satellite, cable, and public data networks. The scope of this activity also encompasses recommendations that ensures the security and sustainability of communications networks throughout the United States; ensures the availability of adequate communications capacity during events or periods of exceptional stress due to natural disaster, terrorist attacks, or similar occurrences; and facilitates the rapid restoration of telecommunications services in the event of widespread or major disruptions in the provision of communications services.

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
www.tiaonline.org

The Telecommunications Industry Association 
(TIA) represents providers of information, communications, and entertainment technology products and services for the global marketplace through its core competencies in standards development, domestic and international policy advocacy, and the facilitation of member business opportunities. The Association facilitates the convergence of new communications networks while working for a competitive and innovative market environment.

Vehicle Traffic Information Coalition (VTIC)
www.real-timetraffic.com

The Vehicle Traffic Information Coalition's (VTIC) mission is to have every road implemented to deliver real-time traffic data at high quality and low cost. VTIC works to promote the creation, collection, and availability of high-quality, real-time traffic data for drivers everywhere.

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American Electronics Association (AeA)
www.aeanet.org

The American Electronics Association (AeA) is a nationwide, non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping its members' top and bottom line. AeA is the largest association of high-tech companies in the United States, with approximately 2,500 companies representing all segments of the industry and 1.8 million employees.

Armed Forces Communications &
Electronics Association (AFCEA)  
www.afcea.org

The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) serves as a bridge between government requirements and industry capabilities, representing the top government, industry, and military professionals in the fields of information technology, communications, and intelligence.

Association of the United States Army
www.ausa.org

Since 1950, the Association of the US Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women on Capitol Hill who proudly serve this great country. AUSA is a private, nonprofit educational association that is open to Active Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Government Civilians, Retirees, Veterans, disabled Veterans, family members, concerned civilians and businesses that support the Army.
  

Chesapeake Regional Tech Council
www.chesapeaketech.org

The Chesapeake Regional Tech Council energizes and propels the advancement of technologies with the exchange of ideas, expertise and business and partnership opportunities. The CRTC is a resource for visibility, connections, knowledge and education for technology companies in and around the community in the Annapolis-Washington-Baltimore region.

Timothy Lorello, Chief Marketing Officer, TeleCommunication Systems, serves on the CRTC Board of Directors.

Ft. Meade Alliance
www.ftmeadealliance.org

A growing, vibrant organization, the Fort Meade Alliance is an advocacy membership organization created to promote and support Fort George G. Meade as an economic asset and resource to the region. Business and community leaders have joined the Alliance, as we work together to promote Fort George G. Meade as the installation of first choice for the Department of Defense, the military services, and other federal departments and agencies. Fort Meade is already a home base to all five military services and the National Security Agency.

Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
www.gvf.org

The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) is an association of
key companies involved in the business of delivering advanced digital fixed satellite systems and services to consumers, commercial, and government enterprises worldwide.

World Teleport Association (WTA)
www.worldteleport.org

Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (WTA) has been the only trade association that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of the membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, providing a broad and expanding range of value-added services—from origination of TV and radio channels to the integration and management of complex networks, and from IP-based content distribution to mobile telephony backhaul. 

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160 Characters
www.160characters.org

TCS is a member of 160 Characters, an independent body representing the mobile messaging industry. Being completely independent, and not directly involved in the development of the provision of services, 160 Characters is enabled to speak out on matters of concern to the industry, be they providers of infrastructure, application developers, content owners, or operators. Membership is open to all those with an interest in mobile messaging.

BREW® Developer
http://brew.qualcomm.com/brew/en/

TCS is a Select Member of BREW®/QUALCOMM. With BREW's comprehensive set of offerings, QUALCOMM provides an open and adaptable approach to meet the distinct, individual needs of the wireless marketplace by creating new services and revenue streams for the wireless community. QUALCOMM brings a thriving content marketplace including content provider relationships and settlement services for customers looking to reduce operating expenses and/or quick-to-market approaches.

CDMA Development Group (CDG)
www.cdg.org

CDMA Development Group (CDG) is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation, and use of CDMA technologies—the most widely deployed 3G technology with 162 operators in 72 countries. The primary activities of CDG include development of CDMA features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs, and international support.

Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)
www.mmaglobal.com

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) strives to stimulate the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. MMA is a global organization with 400 members representing more than 20 countries.

Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
www.opengeospatial.org

TCS is an associate member of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), an international industry consortium of 338 companies, government agencies, and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available interface specifications.

Open Mobile Alliance (OMA)
[formerly WAP Forum]
www.openmobilealliance.org

The Open Mobile Alliance's (OMA) mission is to facilitate global user adoption of mobile data services by specifying market-driven mobile service enablers that ensure service interoperability across devices, geographies, service providers, operators, and networks, while allowing businesses to compete through innovation and differentiation.

As a full member of OMA, TCS is helping standardize interfaces for third-party application developers and is assisting in defining parameters for interoperability and testing of location services. TCS also is working with OMA to develop global interoperability standards among mobile positioning systems and advance initiatives to protect the privacy and security of consumer location data.

Rural Cellular Association (RCA)
www.rca-usa.org

TCS is an associate member of the Rural Cellular Association (RCA), the premier association representing rural wireless telecommunications providers across the United States. RCA's primary focus is representing two-way wireless communication providers with less than 500,000 subscribers.

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Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International
www.apcointl.org

The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is a member-driven association of communications professionals that provides leadership; influences public safety communications decisions of government and industry; promotes professional development; and fosters the development and use of technology for the benefit of the public. TCS is proud that many of its employees are APCO members.

ComCARE Alliance
www.comcare.org

ComCARE Alliance is a non-profit national advocacy organization of more than 100 members, all dedicated to advancing emergency communications by creating an environment of seamless, geographically targeted information sharing to achieve the most advanced response to emergencies.

E9-1-1 Institute
www.e911institute.org

The E9-1-1 Institute is a non-profit organization that educates policy makers, the media, and the general public about Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) and emergency communications issues, serving as an information clearinghouse and forum for policy discussions related to implementing E9-1-1 throughout the nation.

In 2006, Timothy J. Lorello, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, TeleCommunication Systems, was elected to the E9-1-1 Institute's Board of Directors. In addition, he co-chairs the Institute's Internet Protocol Issues Committee (IPIC) and participates on numerous panels in support of the Institute's goal of educating the U.S. Congress and its staff concerning important E9-1-1 issues. His active participation in NENA and APCO further supports and promulgates the nationwide use of E9-1-1 through numerous support initiatives.

European Emergency Number Association (EENA)
www.eena.org

The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) is a non-profit association to promote the knowledge and efficient use of 112, the single European emergency call number throughout Europe, by acting as a discussion platform for all organizations, emergency services, enterprises, and individuals involved with the development and implementation of 112.

Emergency Services Interconnection Forum (ESIF)
www.atis.org/esif/index.asp

Emergency Services Interconnection Forum (ESIF) is the primary venue for the telecommunications industry, public safety, and other stakeholders to generate and refine both technical and operational interconnection issues to ensure life-saving E9-1-1 services are available for everyone in all situations.

National Emergency Number Association (NENA)
www.nena.org

The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) fosters the technological advancement, availability, and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system (9-1-1)
by promoting research, planning, training, and education. NENA has more than 7,000 members and 47 chapters dedicated to providing an effective and accessible 9-1-1 service for
North America.

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