Robert J. Gerrard Jr. Joins Syniverse Board of Directors

  
    
  
  
    
      Syniverse Technologies 
      (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology and business solutions for 
      the global telecommunications industry, announced today that Robert J. 
      Gerrard Jr. has joined its Board of Directors.
    
    
      “I am very pleased to welcome Bob to our Board,” 
      said Syniverse Chairman of the Board Bob Marino. “His 
      more than 25 years of leadership in legal and human resources roles at 
      major public companies will bring a valuable perspective to Syniverse.”
    
    
      Tony Holcombe, President and CEO of Syniverse, said he also is glad to 
      have Gerrard as part of the team.
    
    
      “Bob has exceptional business credentials and 
      broad knowledge that will certainly be beneficial for both the Board and 
      Syniverse,” Holcombe said.
    
    
      Gerrard, who currently serves as executive vice president and general 
      counsel of Scripps Networks LLC, said he is pleased to have the 
      opportunity to join the Syniverse board.
    
    
      “Syniverse has an excellent reputation in a 
      dynamic industry, and I look forward to being a part of its future,” 
      he said.
    
    
      Gerrard established the Scripps Networks legal department and oversaw 
      the company’s human resources department 
      until January 2007, when he assumed his current position as executive 
      vice president and general counsel. He is now responsible for all legal 
      matters pertaining to the company’s web sites 
      and lifestyle television networks. Prior to joining Scripps in 1997, he 
      was vice president and general counsel of Sega Network. He also 
      previously served as senior counsel for Home Box Office and was a 
      litigation associate with Wall Street law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed.
    
    
      A graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard College, Gerrard has 
      received a number of honors including the Time Warner Andrew J. Heiskell 
      Award for community and humanitarian achievement, the Pioneers of the 
      Profession Award given by American Bar Association for achievement as a 
      minority general counsel, the Stanley B. Thomas Jr. Lifetime Achievement 
      Award from the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communication 
      for work and dedication in advancing diversity within the cable 
      television industry, and the 2006 Counsel of the Year from the 
      Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel in recognition of his 
      lifetime of achievement and a long distinguished career of service to 
      the profession and the industry.
    
    
      About Syniverse
    
    
      Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 500 
      communications companies in over 100 countries to provide seamless 
      mobile services by making it possible for disparate technologies and 
      standards to interoperate. Syniverse’s 
      flexibility and customer focus permit its customers to quickly react 
      to market changes and demands, enabling the delivery of everything from 
      voice calls to sophisticated data and video services wherever and 
      whenever subscribers need them. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 
      2007, Syniverse is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., and has 
      offices in major cities around the globe. Syniverse is ISO 9001:2000 
      certified and TL 9000 approved, adhering to the principles of customer 
      focus and quality improvement practices. More information is available 
      at www.syniverse.com.