Syniverse Technologies (NYSE: SVR), a leading provider of
technology and business solutions for the global telecommunications
industry, announced today a new contract to supply PEOPLEnet,
Ukraine's first nationwide 3G mobile operator, with a comprehensive
range of roaming and clearing solutions that will drive choice for its
subscribers and accelerate new data services.
The unique multiservices contract will take PEOPLEnet services
offering to the next level and enable CDMA-to-GSM and CDMA-to-CDMA
network roaming for its subscribers as well as an improved, seamless
data services experience in any location. Syniverse will manage all
the processes for PEOPLEnet, who will gain time-to-market, operational
expenditure and subscriber experience benefits.
The contract win draws on Syniverse's long-standing expertise in
the global CDMA market and as one of the leading global providers of
roaming and clearing solutions.
"We wanted much more than just a data clearing system," said
Roaming Manager Tatiana Mashnina, PEOPLEnet. "We chose Syniverse for
several reasons. First, PEOPLEnet will be able to leverage Syniverse's
extensive roaming experience, allowing us to launch a high-quality
universal roaming service for our subscribers. Furthermore, Syniverse
has a truly comprehensive solution portfolio. We are able to get all
our roaming and clearing needs addressed from one company via an
integrated multiservices solution."
The agreement also includes a number of complementary solutions
that have been developed specifically to improve subscriber experience
and PEOPLEnet's business agility in a dynamic and growing marketplace.
PEOPLEnet will use Syniverse UniRoam(R), the first ever
international standard, international roaming solution that allows
operators to provide a universal global roaming service across both
CDMA and GSM-based networks. UniRoam is complemented by Syniverse
ACCESS(R) roaming data transaction clearinghouse service. ACCESS which
will ensure accurate invoicing and settlement of PEOPLEnet's roaming
voice calls and wireless data events, and simplify the exchange and
management of information between the company and its roaming
partners. PEOPLEnet also will use INPackSM, Syniverse's CDMA-based
roaming data exchange service that provides secure, reliable transport
of data as well as access to PEOPLEnet's roaming partners and
Syniverse's mobile data roaming services. The multiservices agreement
also encompasses Syniverse's International Networking Solution to
support SS7 signaling and Syniverse's conversion services to support
multiple roaming standards.
"We are extremely pleased to have reached this important agreement
with PEOPLEnet," said Eugene Bergen Henegouwen, Executive Vice
President, EMEA, Syniverse. "This agreement is an excellent example of
the expansion Syniverse is gaining in Eastern Europe, and we fully
expect our momentum in the region to continue and grow with the
market. It also clearly illustrates one of Syniverse's most important
advantages, which is our ability to be a single-source supplier with
the capability to support mobile operators whatever their roaming,
clearing and exchange requirements."
About Syniverse
Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) makes it possible for over 350
communications companies in more than 50 countries to address market
changes and demands as they deliver everything from voice calls to
sophisticated data and video services. By ensuring that disparate
technologies and standards interoperate, Syniverse allows operators to
provide seamless, interactive mobile services to their subscribers
wherever and whenever they 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.
About PEOPLEnet
PEOPLEnet is Ukraine's first national 3G mobile operator that
provides high speed services, including Internet access up to 2.4
MB/sec, voice communication and multimedia applications in Kiev,
Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Kharkiv, Lviv, Simferopol, Donetsk, Krivoy Rog
and Zaporozhie. PEOPLEnet has attracted about USD 180 million
investment in 2007. This will enable PEOPLEnet to expand its services
in all regional centers across Ukraine and to provide 80 percent of
the Ukrainian population with 3G services by the end of 2009.
