Ribbon Communications

Avaya Appoints Sagi Dudai as Board Advisor to Bolster Cloud Engineering Efforts

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Avaya LLC (“Avaya” or the “Company”), a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced the appointment of Sagi Dudai, a seasoned product and engineering leader with expertise in large scale, SaaS Enterprise software.

Key Points: 
  • Avaya LLC (“Avaya” or the “Company”), a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced the appointment of Sagi Dudai, a seasoned product and engineering leader with expertise in large scale, SaaS Enterprise software.
  • Sagi Dudai is known for his experience as a chief product, technology, and engineering officer, with a proven track record of success driving product and engineering teams to develop innovative, cloud-based enterprise communication solutions.
  • He currently serves as the Chief Product & Engineering Officer at JFrog (NASDAQ: FROG), an end-to-end Software Supply Chain Platform.
  • “With our focus on building a market leading customer experience platform – the Avaya Experience Platform – Sagi Dudai will bring critical skills in cloud-based software architectures and invaluable experience running distributed global engineering teams.

Ribbon's STIR/SHAKEN Solution Enables Unyc to Fulfill Regulatory Requirements, Protecting Customers from Bad Actors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

PLANO, Texas, June 8, 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 it is providing Unyc, a France- based provider of telecom services to B2B customers, with its STIR/SHAKEN solution.

Key Points: 
  • "Our customers rely on us for their business-critical communications, and safeguarding them against telephony-based fraud is key to our success," said Adrien Gilbert, CTO, Unyc.
  • "Working with Ribbon offers us a proven solution that delivers increased security for voice communications while meeting the mandates set by the French government."
  • "Our STIR/SHAKEN solution is designed to help companies secure their communications, and to meet regulatory mandates in countries including France and the USA," said Christian Erbe, Ribbon's Head of Europe Sales.
  • "We're delighted to be providing a solution to UNYC and supporting them to offer their customer more secure and trustworthy voice communications."

Texas Lone Star Network Selects Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions to Augment Network Capacity

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

PLANO, Texas, May 17, 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 TLSN, a consortium of 41 rural broadband service providers in Texas, has selected Ribbon to expand capacity in its statewide transport network.

Key Points: 
  • "Their solutions, pricing and support model enable us to support our members with a robust, high capacity network."
  • TLSN is leveraging Ribbon's compact Apollo 9603 platform with the TM400_2 (dual 400G transponder) to provide alien wavelengths overlay on the existing ROADM transport network and connect rural and other underserved communities throughout Texas.
  • As service requirements increase over time, the TM400_2 can be repurposed to support 400G links with 400GbE clients.
  • "TLSN is a key player in the Texas rural market and we're proud to be supporting them with our optimized, automated and open IP optical solutions.

Texas Lone Star Network Selects Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions to Augment Network Capacity

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

PLANO, Texas, May 17, 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 TLSN, a consortium of 41 rural broadband service providers in Texas, has selected Ribbon to expand capacity in its statewide transport network.

Key Points: 
  • "Their solutions, pricing and support model enable us to support our members with a robust, high capacity network."
  • TLSN is leveraging Ribbon's compact Apollo 9603 platform with the TM400_2 (dual 400G transponder) to provide alien wavelengths overlay on the existing ROADM transport network and connect rural and other underserved communities throughout Texas.
  • As service requirements increase over time, the TM400_2 can be repurposed to support 400G links with 400GbE clients.
  • "TLSN is a key player in the Texas rural market and we're proud to be supporting them with our optimized, automated and open IP optical solutions.

Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 26, 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 its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, April 26, 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 its financial results for the first quarter of 2023.
  • Revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $186 million, compared to $173 million for the first quarter of 2022.
  • This is our third quarter in a row of double-digit year-over-year revenue growth in our IP Optical Networks segment.
  • Bookings in the quarter for this segment were 1.6x led by robust demand in India and EMEA," stated Bruce McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ribbon Communications.

Legos Selects Ribbon to Implement STIR/SHAKEN Solution to Safeguard Customers Against Telephony Fraud and Comply with French Regulation

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 26, 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 European fixed and mobile telephony operator Legos ( Local Exchange Global Operations Services), has selected Ribbon's STIR/SHAKEN solution, to ensure compliance with the MAN (Mécanisme d'Authentification des Numéros) Project conducted by the regulator ARCEP. Through this deployment, Legos customers are expected to benefit from increased call trust and a drastic reduction in malicious calls, helping to safeguard them against telephony-based fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Through this deployment, Legos customers are expected to benefit from increased call trust and a drastic reduction in malicious calls, helping to safeguard them against telephony-based fraud.
  • "With malicious calls from bad actors on the rise we want to help build assurances for our customers and protect network users against robocalls, fraud and call spoofing," said Michel Gacem, CTO & Solution Manager Director, Legos.
  • Legos will leverage Ribbon's expertise through similar implementations in the USA that have well proven benefits to customers.
  • "Our STIR/SHAKEN solution was created to help our customers adapt to the regulatory landscape across the USA and Europe.

Legos Selects Ribbon to Implement STIR/SHAKEN Solution to Safeguard Customers Against Telephony Fraud and Comply with French Regulation

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 26, 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 European fixed and mobile telephony operator Legos ( Local Exchange Global Operations Services), has selected Ribbon's STIR/SHAKEN solution, to ensure compliance with the MAN (Mécanisme d'Authentification des Numéros) Project conducted by the regulator ARCEP. Through this deployment, Legos customers are expected to benefit from increased call trust and a drastic reduction in malicious calls, helping to safeguard them against telephony-based fraud.

Key Points: 
  • Through this deployment, Legos customers are expected to benefit from increased call trust and a drastic reduction in malicious calls, helping to safeguard them against telephony-based fraud.
  • "With malicious calls from bad actors on the rise we want to help build assurances for our customers and protect network users against robocalls, fraud and call spoofing," said Michel Gacem, CTO & Solution Manager Director, Legos.
  • Legos will leverage Ribbon's expertise through similar implementations in the USA that have well proven benefits to customers.
  • "Our STIR/SHAKEN solution was created to help our customers adapt to the regulatory landscape across the USA and Europe.

SIP Forum Names George Cray of iconectiv and Richard Wikoff of Comcast as New Members of Board of Directors, and Announces Re-Election of Other Members

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SIP Forum announced the recent election of George Cray, Senior Vice President – Product at iconectiv; and Richard Wikoff, Principal Engineer at Comcast, to the SIP Forum Board of Directors. Additionally, the Forum re-elected Mary Barnes, Senior Product Manager at TransUnion; Martin Dolly, Lead Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T; Phil Linse, Director of Public Policy at Lumen; Christopher Oatway, Associate General Counsel at Verizon; Chris Wendt, VP of System Engineering at Somos; and Clark Whitten, Principal Engineer at Cox Communications, to new terms on the SIP Forum Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH ANDOVER, Mass., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SIP Forum announced the recent election of George Cray, Senior Vice President – Product at iconectiv ; and Richard Wikoff, Principal Engineer at Comcast, to the SIP Forum Board of Directors.
  • Prior to Comcast, Richard wrote specifications at Sonus (now Ribbon Communications) for SIP features in support of their worldwide client base.
  • "I look forward to serving on the SIP Forum Board of Directors and supporting the SIP community."
  • For more information about current members of the SIP Forum Board of Directors and their backgrounds, please visit https://www.sipforum.org/about/board-of-directors/ .

Valley Telecommunications Leverages Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to its Customers

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 25, 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 Valley Telecommunications, a South Dakota provider of telephone, Internet and television services, has selected Ribbon to upgrade its network and provide a tenfold increase in bandwidth for local residents and businesses.

Key Points: 
  • "Valley Telecommunications is dedicated to providing the best possible experience to our customers," said Jeff Symens, CEO and General Manager, Valley Telecommunications.
  • "Partnering with Ribbon means we have the most comprehensive IP optical networking technology on the market and can offer highly reliable communications services at a fair price."
  • The comprehensive solution enables Valley Telecommunications to better support broadband aggregation, offer differentiated services for small and mid-sized businesses, deliver greater bandwidth and security, and seamlessly support mobile backhaul needs.
  • "Ribbon and Valley Telecommunications have enjoyed a long-standing partnership for many years," said Elizabeth Page, Ribbon's Senior Sales Director, Rural Markets.

Valley Telecommunications Leverages Ribbon's IP Wave Solutions to Deliver High-Speed Broadband to its Customers

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

PLANO, Texas, April 25, 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 Valley Telecommunications, a South Dakota provider of telephone, Internet and television services, has selected Ribbon to upgrade its network and provide a tenfold increase in bandwidth for local residents and businesses.

Key Points: 
  • "Valley Telecommunications is dedicated to providing the best possible experience to our customers," said Jeff Symens, CEO and General Manager, Valley Telecommunications.
  • "Partnering with Ribbon means we have the most comprehensive IP optical networking technology on the market and can offer highly reliable communications services at a fair price."
  • The comprehensive solution enables Valley Telecommunications to better support broadband aggregation, offer differentiated services for small and mid-sized businesses, deliver greater bandwidth and security, and seamlessly support mobile backhaul needs.
  • "Ribbon and Valley Telecommunications have enjoyed a long-standing partnership for many years," said Elizabeth Page, Ribbon's Senior Sales Director, Rural Markets.