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TeleCommunication Systems (News - Alert) (TCS) has introduced the TCS Navigator, a navigation application for wireless devices. The new application provides voice-enabled, hands-free, turn-by-turn directions from a wireless phone or smart phone and includes real-time traffic info, as well as voice input for address entry, directory look-up for points of interest (POI) and a core set of personal navigation services.

 

TCS says that its application is the first available that provides both voice output for directions, and in-application speech recognition for address entry. The application will be available so operators can deploy it under their own branded versions.

 

“With the launch of TCS Navigator, wireless operators have the opportunity to increase revenues from location-based services,” noted TCS’ senior vice president and chief technology officer Drew Morin in a statement. “With the addition of TCS Navigator to our hosted location solutions, TCS now offers an end-to-end solution that includes location applications and infrastructure that requires minimal operator capital investment.”

 

Today’s news comes on the heels of TCS announcing that it sold two of its three Enterprise Division units to strategic buyers in exchange for restricted stock in the acquiring companies and earn-out arrangements. According to TCS, the Enterprise Division business units were acquired by TCS from Aether Systems three years ago. They were also classified as discontinued operations in TCS’ 2006 quarterly financial reports. TCS has reportedly been granted certain registration rights in regards to the shares of the restricted stock.

 

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