Syniverse Names David Hitchcock as CFO

  
    
  
  
    
      Syniverse Technologies 
      (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology and business solutions for 
      the global telecommunications industry, today named David W. Hitchcock 
      as chief financial officer. Hitchcock joins Syniverse effective June 4 
      from Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) where he has held the position of chief 
      financial officer for North America since 2006.
    
    
      “David’s tenure at 
      Alcatel-Lucent has given him broad experience in multiple business lines 
      in a global environment,” said Tony Holcombe, 
      President and CEO of Syniverse. “He brings to 
      Syniverse a thorough understanding of the telecommunications industry, 
      strong technical accounting skills, and an excellent reputation for 
      financial planning and analysis. Both the Board of Directors and I are 
      excited to have someone with David’s expertise 
      join Syniverse as CFO.”
    
    
      Hitchcock brings almost 20 years of experience in corporate finance to 
      Syniverse. Prior to his most recent position, he held a wide range of 
      key financial leadership roles, including corporate controller for 
      Lucent Technologies as well as business operations and financial vice 
      president for Lucent Worldwide Services.
    
    
      “I’m delighted to be 
      joining the Syniverse team,” Hitchcock said. “The 
      company has an impressive 20-year heritage of serving the 
      telecommunications industry, and I’m honored 
      to be a part of its future as it continues to expand globally.”
    
    
      Hitchcock, who is a certified public accountant, earned both his master’s 
      of business administration degree in finance and bachelor’s 
      degree in accounting from Wake Forest University.
    
    
      About Syniverse
    
    
      Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 350 
      communications companies in over 50 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.
    
    
      Cautions about Forward-Looking Statements
    
    
      This press release contains “forward-looking 
      statements” within the meaning of the Private 
      Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not 
      limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans, intentions and 
      expectations. Such statements are inherently subject to a variety of 
      risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ 
      materially from those projected. Given these concerns, investors and 
      analysts should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.