Syniverse Appoints Fritz von Mering to Board of Directors

  
    
  
  
    
      Syniverse Technologies 
      (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology and business solutions for 
      the global telecommunications industry, announced today that Fritz von 
      Mering has joined its Board of Directors.
    
    
      “Fritz brings a wealth of knowledge to our 
      board,” said Syniverse Chairman of the Board 
      Bob Marino. “His 25 years of experience 
      includes a variety of executive leadership roles, including extensive 
      time as a chief financial officer. I have no doubt that Fritz will be a 
      valuable addition to Syniverse.”
    
    
      Tony Holcombe, President and CEO of Syniverse, agreed that von Mering’s 
      exceptional credentials will be beneficial for both the board and 
      Syniverse.
    
    
      “Fritz has an impressive background in 
      wireless telecommunications services and technology as well as in 
      transaction processing, and I am pleased he has decided to share his 
      expertise with our organization,” Holcombe 
      said.
    
    
      Currently serving as managing director of Miles River Management, a 
      strategic planning and financial management consultancy, von Mering said 
      he is honored to be joining the Syniverse board.
    
    
      “Syniverse has an excellent reputation in a 
      dynamic industry, and I look forward to working with Tony and Bob as 
      well as the other board members,” he said.
    
    
      One of the founders of the Boston Communications Group, Inc. 
      (NASDAQ:BCGI), von Mering held various roles during his tenure from 1989 
      to 2006, including chief operating officer, vice president of corporate 
      development and chief financial officer. Prior to BCGI, he was chief 
      financial officer of Massachusetts Gas & Electric and, prior to that, 
      vice president/general manager and chief financial officer for 
      Metromedia Corp. He also held positions at Concept Industries Corp. and 
      PWC (formerly Coopers & Lybrand). Von Mering, who is on the board of 
      Microfinancial Corp (NASDAQ:MFI), earned a master’s 
      of business degree from Babson College and a bachelor’s 
      degree in accounting from Boston College.
    
    
      Von Mering is replacing David A. Donnini, a principal of GTCR Golder 
      Rauner, LLC, who has served on the Syniverse board since 2002. Donnini 
      is stepping down from the board to devote more time to other business 
      activities.
    
    
      “David has been an invaluable member of the 
      board since 2002,” Marino said. “On 
      behalf of all the board members, I would like to express our deepest 
      appreciation for his knowledge, expertise and service.”
    
    
      About Syniverse
    
    
      Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 600 
      communications companies in over 120 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. 
      With more than 20 years in the industry, 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.