Ribbon's JITC and FIPS-Compliant Solutions Enable DISA Voice Modernization Mandate

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Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) has been chosen as the technology provider for the US Department of Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) RFP, awarded to ValidaTek, Inc. The SSBB aims to provide a global, secure, and resilient mission-critical voice communications infrastructure for all US Department of Defense branches and agencies.

Ribbon will deliver state-of-the-art voice communication infrastructure components to modernize and secure DISA's communications network, reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and lowering operational costs. The company is partnering with Tyto Athene to support ValidaTek in this global technology deployment.

Bill Grabner, Ribbon's Vice President of Federal Markets, emphasized the importance of addressing escalating security threats in the defense community, which legacy phone systems struggle to handle. Ribbon's solutions offer a proven migration path to a modern communications infrastructure, providing updated capabilities and increased security in line with government mandates and unique deployment needs.

Positive

• Selected as technology provider for DISA Soft Switch Backbone RFP
• Delivering state-of-the-art voice communication infrastructure components
• Reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and lowering operational costs
• Proven track record with deployments in all four branches of US military

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• None.

Seamless transition delivers increased security and capabilities 

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2024 /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 it has been selected as the technology provider for the US Department of Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) RFP awarded to ValidaTek, Inc. The mission of the SSBB is to provide a global, secure, and resilient mission critical voice communications infrastructure to all branches and agencies of the US Department of Defense.

Ribbon is delivering state of the art voice communication infrastructure components to help modernize and secure DISA's communications network, reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities while lowering the cost of operations.

"The defense community is confronting an ever-escalating security threat environment, which legacy phone systems and communications equipment are ill-equipped to address," said Bill Grabner, Ribbon's Vice President, Federal Markets. "With deployments in all four branches of the US military and in major defense organizations across the globe, Ribbon delivers a proven migration path to a modern communications infrastructure which provides updated capabilities and increased security, in line with stringent government mandates and unique deployment needs."

Ribbon is partnering with Tyto Athene to support ValidaTek in this global technology deployment.

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 is the purpose of DISA's Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) project?

The SSBB project aims to provide a global, secure, and resilient mission-critical voice communications infrastructure for all branches and agencies of the US Department of Defense.

How will Ribbon Communications (RBBN) contribute to the DISA SSBB project?

Ribbon will deliver state-of-the-art voice communication infrastructure components to modernize and secure DISA's communications network, reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and lowering operational costs.

Who is Ribbon Communications (RBBN) partnering with for the DISA SSBB deployment?

Ribbon is partnering with Tyto Athene to support ValidaTek in the global technology deployment for the DISA SSBB project.

What advantages does Ribbon Communications (RBBN) offer for defense communications?

Ribbon provides a proven migration path to a modern communications infrastructure with updated capabilities and increased security, addressing the escalating security threats that legacy systems struggle to handle.