Syniverse Names Lori Gonnu as Executive Vice President

Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of technology and business solutions for the global telecommunications industry, announced today that it has named Lori Gonnu as executive vice president and general manager to lead the company’s global roaming services and interworking line of business. In this new role, Gonnu will be responsible for continuing to grow the company’s leadership position in the roaming space while supporting the increasing number of current and potential operator customers moving toward the adoption of roaming hub models. She will report from Syniverse’s offices in Paris, France.

Gonnu joins Syniverse from French mobile operator SFR, a Vivendi company (Euronext:VIV), where she served as executive director of the international division. In this capacity she led the financial, commercial and marketing aspects of the business as well as the development of international products and services. Gonnu joined Vivendi in 1990, and her many contributions have had a lasting impact on the company’s success.

“Syniverse Technologies has an established position in the roaming marketplace, providing operators around the globe with critical tools to simplify the complexities associated with enabling extended mobile reach for their subscribers,” said Tony Holcombe, President and CEO, Syniverse. “Lori Gonnu’s rich history in the mobile communications sector will be a significant addition to Syniverse as we look to further expand our footprint as the leading provider of roaming services and solutions. We enthusiastically welcome her to our team.”

Well known in the mobile industry as a visionary and innovator, Gonnu has served as a member of the Executive Management Committee of the GSM Association (GSMA), a global association of over 750 mobile operators dedicated to driving the growth of the mobile communications industry. Her leadership positions include sponsor of the GSMA roaming and interconnection working groups BARG, TADIG, IREG and IWG. In addition, she served as the initiator and sponsor of the Open Connectivity (roaming and SMS hubbing) and Global Roaming Quality projects, both of which are evolutionary initiatives that will enable mobile operators to enhance subscriber quality of experience while realizing operational efficiency.

About Syniverse

Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 650 communications companies in over 140 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.