approach to deliver messaging solutions for mobile operators and their subscribers. The innovative messaging hub solution will deliver seamless interworking between operators for IM, SMS, MMS and presence applications. Syniverse is a leading provider of technology and business solutions for the global telecommunications industry, and Colibria is the leading global provider of instant messaging and presence solutions.

“As mobile messaging continues to grow at double- and triple-digit rates among subscribers worldwide, there is a need for more robust means to break the barriers between the various forms of messaging,” said Tony Holcombe, President and CEO of Syniverse. “Where other vendors talk about ‘next generation’ messaging, or only focus on IM or SMS alone, the Syniverse-Colibria partnership introduces a new business model to interconnect and interwork all flavors of messaging and all mobile operators.”

The new model focuses on solving the complex issues of interconnecting mobile operators for the exchange of IM, SMS and MMS traffic as well as subscriber presence information. The solution will ensure that communication can occur regardless of a subscriber’s location or message type.

This IM-focused messaging hub is one of several approaches Syniverse is developing in partnership with leading companies around the globe to provide mobile operators with seamless interoperability to deliver the voice and data services demanded by subscribers at ever-increasing rates.

Keith Gibson, CEO of Colibria, said combining the award-winning Colibria IM and presence product portfolio with Syniverse’s capabilities, as the industry’s preeminent provider of interoperability services, will result in a world-class messaging product that will be critical to the success of mobile operator networks today.

“Together we will provide the first true hub for multiple messaging formats, giving operators a reliable, cost-effective means for allowing their subscribers to use their messaging technology of choice,” Gibson said. “Where text messaging once captured the public's imagination, today's consumers are searching for new, exciting and interactive ways of communicating with individuals, groups and communities. Rather than replacing voice or existing messaging technologies, IM combined with presence represents a complementary and additional form of mobile communication.”

Pamela Clark-Dickson, editor of Mobile Messaging Analyst, which is published by Informa Telecoms & Media, said interoperability between mobile operator networks was essential to the adoption and usage of SMS and MMS, and will similarly influence the penetration of other mobile messaging types, including mobile IM.

"Informa forecasts that the global messaging market will grow at an average of 18 percent a year to 2012," said Clark-Dickson. “SMS, MMS and mobile IM will generate 2.5 trillion messages globally in 2008, rising to 4.8 trillion messages by 2012. Clearly the ability for subscribers to exchange messages across mobile operators' networks, regardless of the message type, will be a key factor in ensuring continued growth in messaging traffic and revenues."

Syniverse and Colibria are at CTIA-IT in San Francisco, California, from September 10-12; Syniverse is at Booth 701 and Colibria at MR-524.

About Syniverse

Syniverse Technologies 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 is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., with 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. 

About Colibria

Colibria is a leading global provider of new generation IM and Presence solutions. Colibria’s award-winning technology enables operators and service providers to evolve their messaging services for the next phase of growth in interactive communications. Founded in 2000, Colibria has offices in the UK, Norway, Belgium, Spain, Malaysia, USA, Singapore and the Philippines. Colibria’s investors are Northzone Ventures, Verdane Capital and Ferd Venture.

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