SYNIVERSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INNOVATIONS AND MILESTONES
1987
Acquires ACCESS®, PVS® and Cell-U-Rator® from Bell Atlantic to enable roaming.
1988
Offers first automatic call delivery product – Follow Me Roaming®.
1991
Introduces FraudManager® to support IS-41 technology.
1993
Launches first commercial fraud profiler to combat cloning.
Develops first wireless SS7 network supporting IN services.
1994
Creates RoamerXchange® for the industry to support roaming and clearing.
1995
Launches GlobalRoam®, the industry’s first international, inter-standard roaming solution.
1997
Offers first prepaid wireless solution that supports roaming.
1998
Launches a wireless user authentication system to prevent fraud.
1999
Signs agreements with DDI/IDO, Hutchison and Shinsegi for first international roaming service in region.
Forms strategic alliance with Embratel to serve Mercosul region.
Becomes founding member of GSM Association Associate’s program.
Launches services to support CLECs, LECs, IXCs, Internet and paging providers.
Publishes industry’s most comprehensive guide to international roaming.
2000
Integrates with GTEINS (GTE Intelligent Network Services), a leading supplier of SS7 hubbing and transport services to local exchange and inter-exchange carriers, CLECs, RBOCs, wireless providers and paging companies.
Signs roaming interoperability agreements with Telstra, SK Telecom and Hutchison Australia in time for Sydney Olympic Summer Games.
Receives CDMA Development Group (CDG) Industry Achievement Award for International Leadership with DDI/IDO, Shinsegi and Hutchison in recognition of the expansion of international roaming between Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and North America.
Launches first available voice-activated location-based services.
Publishes industry’s most comprehensive guide to 911.
2001
Becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Verizon Information Services Inc. and maintains an independent, neutral status in the marketplace.
Announces new name and brand identity - TSI Telecommunication Services Inc. (TSI). TSI no longer markets itself with any references to GTE or Verizon Information Services, TSI's parent company.
Provides global GRX service to Microcell Connexions.
Announces GSM Roaming Fraud Solution using GRX.
Launches new clearinghouse for wireless service providers.
Enters European market with launch of new mobile data services.
Launches international SMS interoperability trial with Movilnet.
Enters world’s fastest growing CDMA market by signing an international roaming services contract with China Unicom.
Announces sale of company by Verizon to GTCR Golder Rauner.
2002
Completes acquisition by GTCR.
Forms GRX peering agreement with Telenor.
Launches fraud management system for GSM operators.
Wins RCC’s clearinghouse business.
Forms GRX peering agreement with Sonera.
Signs with Jippi for Message Manager and Mobile Data Solutions trial.
2003
Introduces industry's most complete and advanced wireless number portability solution.
Contracts with five of the top six U.S. wireless carriers to provide WLNP services.
Opens European office in The Netherlands and names a managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.
Launches SCCP Gateway Services to enable GSM international roaming.
Launches integrated Wi-Fi Roaming Services.
Earns ISO 9000:2000 Certification.
2004
Changes Corporate Name to Syniverse Technologies.
Acquires Softwright Solutions Ltd. in the United Kingdom.
Launches SIM Authentication Services for Wi-Fi.
Sign contracts with 50+ carriers for Phase II WLNP.
Signed European GSM operator VOXmobile of Luxembourg for clearinghouse services.
Names managing director for Asia Pacific region.
Secures contract with European GSM operator SFR of France for clearinghouse services.
Completes the acquisition of EDS Interoperator Services North America.
2005
Completes initial public offering on Feb. 10, 2005, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SVR
Wins global Vodafone contract
2006
Launches .mobi site with Syniverse content.
Completes acquisition of ITHL in Asia Pacific.
Launches ENUM services for mobile operators.
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