[May 23, 2013] FCC Renews Appointment of Maurice B. Tose to Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council Tweet May 23, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), a provider of mobile communication technology, announced that the company's Chairman, CEO and President, Maurice B. Tose, has been reappointed to serve on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) until 2015. According to a release, the CSRIC is responsible for providing recommendations to the FCC regarding best practices and actions the Commission can take to ensure the security, reliability and interoperability of communication systems. This is Tose's third term on the Council, and he will continue to share his mission-critical wireless communications expertise with a diverse group of representatives from public safety organizations, government agencies, communications industries, and organizations representing Internet users, utility companies and other public interests. Tose, the company said, will assist the CSRIC as it fulfills its charter, including: -Developing and recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take to promote reliable communications services, including 9-1-1, Enhanced 9-1-1, and Next Generation 9-1-1 service. -Identifying and recommending to the FCC a set of best practices and actions the FCC can take to make communications networks, including broadband networks and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, more secure and resilient. -Developing recommendations for actions the FCC should take to enhance the ability of the public to receive timely and accurate emergency alerts and warnings. -Making recommendations with respect to such additional topics as the FCC may specify. TCS Chairman, CEO and President Maurice B. Tose said: "The FCC is committed to ensuring that our nation's emergency communications networks are there when they are needed. I look forward to continuing my role on the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council and to supplying expertise and advice to help the FCC achieve this important mission." More information: www.telecomsys.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) .HEADLINE: -Gartner Includes Stylesight on 2013 'Cool Vendor' List Stylesight announced it has been named as a "Cool Vendor" in Gartner's 2013 Cool Vendors list. According to a release, the report highlights the world's most market-redefining businesses, and recognizes Stylesight as a change driver in Product Design and Life Cycle Management. Nominated by analysts within the Gartner community, Stylesight was selected for the design of its enhanced cloud-based platform, as well as its customer support network, enabling maximum performance for designers and manufacturers throughout the creative journey, the company said. "This distinction validates the fact that our market-leading creative platform gives our 40,000+ users a competitive advantage that can't be found anywhere else in the marketplace" said Frank Bober, Founder and CEO of Stylesight. "As the fashion and design world continues to evolve in an ever-changing digital space, Stylesight will continue to deliver best-in-class solutions that exceed all others in the industry." More information: stylesight.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]