Ribbon Cloud Native Solutions Enable Operators to Simplify Deployment of Telecom Network Services

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Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has expanded its Telco Cloud portfolio by announcing the deployment of its Core SBC, PSX, and RAMP solutions in a cloud-native environment. This innovation aims to reduce deployment costs and enhance network resiliency while aligning with 5G technology. The cloud-native architecture allows service providers to adopt new capabilities at their own pace, leveraging existing skills and tools. Key offerings include the Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition and the Policy and Routing Server Cloud Native edition. Ribbon's commitment to efficiency and operational cost reduction continues to drive its strategy.

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• Introduction of cloud-native solutions aims to reduce deployment costs.
• Enhances network resiliency and aligns with 5G deployment.
• Varied deployment options support service providers at different transformation stages.
• New products simplify and streamline operations, promising increased efficiency.

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Expands Telco Cloud Portfolio

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 27, 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 its Core SBC, PSX and RAMP can now be deployed in a containerized, cloud-native environment.

"The adoption rate of telco clouds by service providers is highly varied. Ribbon's Telco Cloud portfolio is designed to enable services at all stages of a network operator's transformation journey: from bare metal hardware, to virtual machines and virtual network functions, and now cloud-native network functions. Ribbon is delivering a broad set of deployment choices, enabling its customers to evolve at their own pace for each specific network function while gaining increased value," said Roy Chua, Founder and Principal, AvidThink.

The latest additions to Ribbon's Telco Cloud offering have been designed to deliver significantly reduced deployment costs and increased resiliency, while leveraging existing tools and employee skill sets for additional efficiencies. With cloud native architecture and design principles at their core, these solutions also position networks for 5G. Finally, Ribbon Automation, a set of cloud native operational processes, helps minimize time to market by integrating into operators' deployment frameworks to further simplify and streamline operations.

• Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition (SBC CNe), delivers superior security for real time communications, reducing the cost and complexity of securely connecting a broad range of VoIP, VoLTE (4G) and VoNR (5G) services.
• Policy and Routing Server Cloud Native edition (PSX CNe), a standards-based, multi-protocol solution, delivers intelligent policy and routing decisions for VoIP / VoLTE / VoNR services on SBCs, media gateways and call controllers.
• Ribbon Application Management Platform (RAMP) provides a full range of features and functionality to manage the SBC CNe and PSX CNe, and is itself deployable within a cloud-native environment.

"Ribbon is unwaveringly focused on enabling network operators to leverage new technologies for increased capabilities, simplified ease of use, and reduced operational cost, and cloud native deployments are the latest step in that evolution," said Sam Bucci, Chief Operating Officer, Ribbon. "In addition to our new versions of these flagship products, our Analytics and IMS Core solutions are also cloud-native, further solidifying our commitment to helping propel our customers forward."

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.

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FAQ

What recent developments has Ribbon Communications announced regarding its Telco Cloud portfolio?

Ribbon Communications announced the deployment of Core SBC, PSX, and RAMP solutions in a cloud-native environment to enhance its Telco Cloud portfolio.

What benefits do Ribbon's new cloud-native solutions provide?

The new cloud-native solutions aim to reduce deployment costs, improve network resiliency, and streamline operations for service providers.

How does Ribbon Communications' technology support 5G deployment?

Ribbon's cloud-native architecture is designed to position networks for 5G technology, enhancing capabilities for VoIP, VoLTE, and VoNR services.

What are the key features of the Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition?

The Session Border Controller Cloud Native edition offers superior security for real-time communications while reducing the complexity and costs of connections.

What is the significance of Ribbon's cloud-native automation processes?

Ribbon Automation integrates into operators' deployment frameworks to minimize time to market and streamline operational processes.