(Telecompaper) Network services provider Syniverse has agreed to acquire rival Aicent for USD 290 million. The acquisition is expected to expand Syniverse's global communications network, drive increased service to customers through real-time intelligence, and extend the company's global reach to mobile subscribers, enterprises and mobile operators in Asia. In particular, the increased direct connections will expand its footprint for the exchange of real-time information, to support its A2P, roaming and interconnection services. Aicent also provides cloud-based analytic tools that can improve end-to-end monitoring of customer experience and quality of service. The takeover remains subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.