Powerlink Queensland Selects Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions to Transform Operational Network

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Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced that Powerlink, the electrical transmission grid operator in Queensland, has selected Ribbon to modernize its statewide operational network using NPT family of routers and LightSoft Network Management System.

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• Ribbon Communications Inc. is partnering with Powerlink to modernize its operational network, showcasing the company's advanced IP services and technology solutions.
• The selection of Ribbon by Powerlink, a key player in the National Electricity Market in Australia, highlights the company's industry-leading LightSoft Network Management System and NPT family of routers.
• Ribbon's involvement in modernizing Powerlink's network signifies its strong position in providing critical infrastructure and electrical transmission services.

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Delivers seamless transition from legacy environment to advanced IP services

PLANO, Texas, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP Optical networking solutions to many of the world's largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced that Powerlink, the electrical transmission grid operator in the Australian state of Queensland, has selected Ribbon to help modernize its statewide operational network. Part of Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM), Powerlink's network extends 1,700 km (1,055 miles), with 15,000 km (9,300 miles) of transmission lines.

Powerlink is utilizing Ribbon's NPT family of routers to build a robust and protected internal communications network, as well as Ribbon's industry-leading LightSoft. Network Management System (NMS). Intuitive and easy to use, LightSoft provides unified multi-layer, end-to-end network management via a simple point and click interface.

"Powerlink is recognized for its ability to deliver critical infrastructure and electrical transmission services in Queensland," said Mickey Wilf, Managing Director APAC and Africa, Ribbon. "We're proud to partner with them as they migrate their operations network to an all IP environment and look forward to a close working relationship with their technical teams in the future."

About Ribbon
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today's smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon, please visit rbbn.com.

About Powerlink
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions.

We are a Government Owned Corporation that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. Our network extends 1,700 kilometres from Cairns to the New South Wales border.

Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
The information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release, including those regarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's products, are forward-looking statements. The actual results of Ribbon Communications may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Ribbon Communications' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of Ribbon Communications' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Ribbon Communications' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied upon as representing Ribbon Communications' views as of any subsequent date. While Ribbon Communications may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Ribbon Communications specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

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FAQ

What technology solutions is Ribbon providing to Powerlink for network modernization?

Ribbon is providing NPT family of routers and LightSoft Network Management System to modernize Powerlink's statewide operational network.

What is the significance of Powerlink's selection of Ribbon for network modernization?

Powerlink's selection of Ribbon highlights the company's advanced IP services and technology solutions, showcasing its industry-leading position in the market.

What is the extent of Powerlink's network that Ribbon will be involved in modernizing?

Ribbon will be involved in modernizing Powerlink's 1,700 km operational network with 15,000 km of transmission lines in Queensland, Australia.

Who is the Managing Director of Ribbon for APAC and Africa?

Mickey Wilf is the Managing Director APAC and Africa for Ribbon Communications Inc.