TechAmerica Testifies Before Congress on Technology Roadmap

Brandt brings a valuable perspective to the debate as CFO of TCS for 15 years and as a member of TechAmerica's board of directors since the formation of TechAmerica in 2009. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, TCS provides secure innovation to network operators and government agencies and employs about 1,500 people.

"On average, each innovation job supports three jobs in other sectors of the economy," continued Brandt in his testimony. "For the U.S. to maintain its competitive advantage and economic leadership, we must continue to aggressively promote a public policy agenda that rewards risk takers and embraces research at a national level. Access to capital, strong basic research, the best and brightest minds and an infrastructure that supports the entrepreneur, are key components that have allowed the U.S. to thrive on the basis of technology."

During his testimony, Brandt outlined areas of critical importance, including the development of a national innovation vision and strategy. He voiced TechAmerica's support for key pieces of legislation, including the Startup Act, JOBS Act, and the investments in innovation proposed in President Obama's FY 2013 budget. He as well spoke to the importance of advancing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Brandt stressed that Congress should take action on several core policy priorities that would underpin a new national innovation vision and strategy:

Representative Ben Quayle, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Innovation and Research, submitted the TechAmerica "Research Roadmap" to the Subcommittee's official hearing record while his opening remarks.

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About TechAmerica TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. innovation industry -- the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global technology economy. Representing in broad outline 1,000 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is as well the innovation industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia. Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication research. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services, providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit www.telecomsys.com.