Ribbon's JITC and FIPS-Compliant Solutions Enable DISA Voice Modernization Mandate
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.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) è stata scelta come fornitore tecnologico per la RFP della Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) dell'Agenzia dei Servizi Informativi del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti (DISA), assegnata a ValidaTek, Inc. L'SSBB mira a fornire un'infrastruttura di comunicazione vocale mission-critical, globale, sicura e resiliente per tutti i rami e le agenzie del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti.
Ribbon fornirà componenti all'avanguardia per l'infrastruttura di comunicazione vocale per modernizzare e proteggere la rete di comunicazione del DISA, riducendo le vulnerabilità alla cybersicurezza e abbattendo i costi operativi. L'azienda collabora con Tyto Athene per supportare ValidaTek in questa implementazione tecnologica globale.
Bill Grabner, Vice Presidente dei Mercati Federali di Ribbon, ha sottolineato l'importanza di affrontare le crescenti minacce alla sicurezza nella comunità della difesa, che i sistemi telefonici tradizionali faticano a gestire. Le soluzioni di Ribbon offrono un percorso di migrazione comprovato verso un'infrastruttura di comunicazione moderna, fornendo capacità aggiornate e maggiore sicurezza in linea con i mandati governativi e le esigenze uniche di implementazione.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) ha sido elegida como proveedor tecnológico para la RFP de la Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) de la Agencia de Servicios de Información del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. (DISA), otorgada a ValidaTek, Inc. La SSBB tiene como objetivo proporcionar una infraestructura de comunicación de voz crítica para la misión que sea global, segura y resiliente para todas las ramas y agencias del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU.
Ribbon ofrecerá componentes de infraestructura de comunicación de voz de última generación para modernizar y asegurar la red de comunicaciones del DISA, reduciendo las vulnerabilidades cibernéticas y disminuyendo los costos operativos. La empresa está asociándose con Tyto Athene para apoyar a ValidaTek en esta implementación tecnológica a nivel mundial.
Bill Grabner, Vicepresidente de Mercados Federales de Ribbon, enfatizó la importancia de abordar las crecientes amenazas a la seguridad en la comunidad de defensa, que los sistemas telefónicos tradicionales luchan por manejar. Las soluciones de Ribbon ofrecen un camino de migración probado hacia una infraestructura de comunicación moderna, brindando capacidades actualizadas y mayor seguridad en línea con los mandatos gubernamentales y las necesidades únicas de implementación.
리본 커뮤니케이션즈 주식회사 (Nasdaq: RBBN)는 미국 국방부 정보 서비스국(DISSA)의 소프트 스위치 백본(SSBB) RFP의 기술 제공자로 선택되었으며, 이 계약은 발리다텍(ValidaTek, Inc.)에 수여되었습니다. SSBB는 미국 국방부의 모든 지부와 기관을 위한 글로벌하고 안전하며 복원력 있는 미션-크리티컬 음성 통신 인프라를 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
리본은 DISA의 통신 네트워크를 현대화하고 안전하게 하기 위해 최신 음성 통신 인프라 구성 요소를 제공하며, 사이버 보안 취약성을 줄이고 운영 비용을 절감합니다. 이 회사는 글로벌 기술 배포를 지원하기 위해 타이토 아테네(Tyto Athene)와 파트너십을 맺고 있습니다.
리본의 연방 시장 부사장인 빌 그래브너(Bill Grabner)는 방어 커뮤니티에서 증가하는 보안 위협을 해결하는 것의 중요성을 강조하였으며, 기존 전화 시스템이 이를 처리하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있습니다. 리본의 솔루션은 정부의 규정 및 독특한 배포 필요에 부합하여 업데이트된 기능과 향상된 보안을 제공하는 현대 통신 인프라로의 검증된 마이그레이션 경로를 제공합니다.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) a été choisie comme fournisseur de technologie pour la RFP du Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) de l'Agence des services d'information du département américain de la Défense (DISA), attribuée à ValidaTek, Inc. Le SSBB vise à fournir une infrastructure de communication vocale critique, mondiale, sécurisée et résiliente pour toutes les branches et agences du département de la Défense américain.
Ribbon fournira des composants d'infrastructure de communication vocale à la pointe de la technologie pour moderniser et sécuriser le réseau de communication de la DISA, réduisant ainsi les vulnérabilités en matière de cybersécurité et abaissant les coûts opérationnels. L'entreprise s'associe à Tyto Athene pour soutenir ValidaTek dans cette déploiement technologique mondial.
Bill Grabner, vice-président des marchés fédéraux chez Ribbon, a souligné l'importance de faire face aux menaces croissantes à la sécurité au sein de la communauté de défense, que les systèmes téléphoniques traditionnels peinent à gérer. Les solutions de Ribbon offrent une voie de migration éprouvée vers une infrastructure de communication moderne, fournissant des capacités mises à jour et une sécurité accrue en conformité avec les mandats gouvernementaux et les besoins de déploiement uniques.
Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) wurde als Technologieanbieter für die Soft Switch Backbone (SSBB) RFP der US-amerikanischen Agentur für Informationsdienste im Verteidigungsministerium (DISA) ausgewählt, die an ValidaTek, Inc. vergeben wurde. Die SSBB zielt darauf ab, eine globale, sichere und resiliente Sprachkommunikationsinfrastruktur für alle Zweige und Agenturen des US-Verteidigungsministeriums bereitzustellen.
Ribbon wird hochmoderne Komponenten der Sprachkommunikationsinfrastruktur liefern, um das Kommunikationsnetzwerk der DISA zu modernisieren und zu sichern, wodurch Cybersecurity-Schwachstellen reduziert und die Betriebskosten gesenkt werden. Das Unternehmen arbeitet mit Tyto Athene zusammen, um ValidaTek bei dieser globalen Technologiebereitstellung zu unterstützen.
Bill Grabner, Vizepräsident der Bundesmärkte bei Ribbon, betonte die Bedeutung, steigenden Sicherheitsbedrohungen in der Verteidigungsgemeinschaft zu begegnen, mit denen die veralteten Telefonsysteme Schwierigkeiten haben. Die Lösungen von Ribbon bieten einen bewährten Migrationspfad zu einer modernen Kommunikationsinfrastruktur, die aktualisierte Funktionen und erhöhte Sicherheit gemäß den staatlichen Vorgaben und einzigartigen Bereitstellungsanforderungen bietet.
- 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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Insights
The selection of Ribbon Communications for DISA's Soft Switch Backbone project is a significant win for the company in the defense sector. This contract positions Ribbon as a key player in modernizing critical voice communication infrastructure for the US Department of Defense. The project's focus on increased security and cybersecurity vulnerability reduction aligns with growing concerns in the defense community.
Ribbon's existing deployments across all four US military branches provide a strong foundation for this new contract. The company's expertise in JITC and FIPS-compliant solutions is important for meeting stringent government mandates. This project not only enhances Ribbon's footprint in the defense sector but also positions them for potential future contracts in government communications modernization.
While the specific contract value isn't disclosed, the global scale of the SSBB project suggests it could be a substantial revenue driver for Ribbon. Investors should monitor for potential follow-on contracts or expansions in other defense agencies, which could further boost Ribbon's market position and financial performance in the government sector.
Ribbon's selection for the DISA SSBB project underscores the growing trend of legacy telecom infrastructure modernization in critical sectors. This contract highlights the company's strong position in IP-based voice communications and network security, which are becoming increasingly important as organizations transition from traditional phone systems to more advanced, secure solutions.
The partnership with Tyto Athene for this deployment is noteworthy, as it combines Ribbon's technology expertise with Tyto's experience in government IT services. This collaboration could open doors for additional joint ventures in the public sector, potentially expanding Ribbon's reach and capabilities.
For investors, this contract signals Ribbon's ability to compete effectively in high-stakes, security-sensitive markets. The company's focus on reducing operational costs while enhancing capabilities aligns well with government priorities, which could lead to long-term, stable revenue streams. However, it's important to note that government contracts can be subject to budget fluctuations and political changes, which could impact future opportunities.
Seamless transition delivers increased security and capabilities
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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