WESTFORD, Mass., July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon
Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global software leader in
secure and intelligent cloud communications solutions, today
announced that its Session Border Controller (SBC) 5000 series has
been certified by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as part of a
combined Microsoft Skype for Business solution and is now available
for deployment by DoD agencies and within its communications
network. The U.S. DoD Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification is the
culmination of a stringent process that tests solutions for
quality, security, interoperability and reliability. Once solutions
have achieved JITC certification, they are placed on the
DISA Approved Products List (APL).
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The SBC 5000 series works seamlessly with Microsoft Skype for
Business to provide the DoD with secure, simplified and
standardized real-time SIP-based multimedia sessions – including
Voice over IP (VoIP) and video – for a true unified communications
(UC) experience. The majority of Ribbon's software and
appliance-based SBCs are available on the DISA APL and already
certified for Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams and
Skype for Business.
"Adding our SBC 5000 series as part of the Microsoft Skype for
Business JITC certified solution further solidifies Ribbon as a
trusted and proven partner for delivering the secure and
interoperable communications technology that the Department of
Defense demands," said Tony Scarfo,
Executive Vice President of Products, R&D, Support and Supply
Chain, Ribbon. "We now have best-of-breed solutions for voice,
video and desktop collaboration that are JITC certified, virtual
and provide extensive SIP interoperability from Ribbon, Poly and
Microsoft."
"The addition of the Ribbon SBC 5000 series to Microsoft's Skype
for Business JITC certified solution allows us to deliver even more
feature, functionality, flexibility and security capabilities to
the DoD," said Bill Hartwell, Vice
President of US Federal, Ribbon. "There is a high degree of
interest by many legacy DoD and former Nortel PBX agencies to
procure a straight-forward and cost-effective TDM to IP
transformation solution."
In addition to SBCs, Ribbon is continuing to advance its
Application Server (AS) platform for DoD deployments. The Ribbon AS
platform release 12.1 completed JITC certification and is now
available on the DISA APL. Ribbon's latest certified AS release
enables the DoD to significantly reduce operational costs and
assure communications investment protection by having a choice of
SIP or Assured Services SIP (AS-SIP) endpoints (the DoD
Information System Network's standard signaling protocol
which provides end-to-end Assured Services) and carrier-class
session control through open IP-based technology. The Ribbon AS
12.1 JITC certification includes support for Poly's latest line of
VVX phones including the VVX 150, 250, 350 and 450 desktop voice
clients, providing the DoD with more options for open SIP
endpoints.
"The Application Server certification allows end-users to
maximize the security and interoperability of the Poly VVX phone
series," said Darrius Jones,
Executive Vice President of Strategy, Poly. "This important
integration ensures Poly's solutions are seamlessly standardized
with Ribbon AS 12.1 JITC certification as well as VoIP and video
for a truly secure unified communications experience, which is
crucial at the Federal level."
These latest solutions add to the growing list of Ribbon
solutions already available on the APL including the SBC
Software Edition (SWe), SBC 7000, SBC 5110,
SBC 5210, Voice Exchange 900 (VX 900), G5 Media
Gateway and the Application Server (as
both an Enterprise and Local Session Controller).
Key Takeaways:
- Ribbon's SBC 5000 series has achieved JITC certification as
part of the Microsoft Skype for Business solution.
- The SBC 5000 series was previously certified by the U.S. DoD as
a standalone solution and available on the DISA Approved
Products List.
- The majority of Ribbon's software and appliance-based SBCs are
also certified for Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams and
Skype for Business outside of DoD deployments.
- The Ribbon Application Server 12.1 release has also achieved
JITC certification.
- Ribbon has a longstanding history with deploying carrier-grade
solutions in the DoD communications network. The DoD has leveraged
Ribbon's carrier-class Application Server for one of the largest
VoIP deployments (50,000-plus seats) in the agency's
history.
- Ribbon already has multiple solutions available on the APL
including the SBC Software Edition (SWe), SBC 7000,
SBC 5110, SBC 5210, Voice Exchange 900 (VX
900), G5 Media Gateway and the Application Server
(as both an Enterprise and Local
Session Controller).
About Ribbon Communications
Ribbon Communications Inc.
(Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers market-leading software solutions that
secure and power many of the world's leading service provider and
enterprise communications environments. Built on world-class
technology and intellectual property, the company's cloud-native
solutions deliver intelligent and secure real-time communications
solutions for the cloud, network and enterprise edge. Ribbon's
Kandy Cloud real-time communications
software platform delivers advanced and embedded CPaaS and UCaaS
capabilities enabling service providers to rapidly create and
deploy high-value communications services. To learn more,
visit ribboncommunications.com.
About Poly
Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" – formerly
Plantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT) is a global
communications company that powers meaningful human connection and
collaboration. Poly combines legendary audio expertise and powerful
video and conferencing capabilities to overcome the distractions,
complexity and distance that make communication in and out of the
workplace challenging. Poly believes in solutions that make life
easier when they work together and with our partner's services. Our
headsets, software, desk phones, audio and video conferencing,
analytics and services are used worldwide and are a leading choice
for every kind of workspace. For more information, please
visit: www.poly.com.
Poly, the propeller design, and the Poly logo are trademarks of
Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The information in this release
contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that
involve risks and uncertainties, including statement regarding
delivering value to customers. All statements other than statements
of historical facts contained in this release 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.
Investor Relations
Monica
Gould
+1 (212) 871-3927
IR@rbbn.com
US Press
Dennis
Watson
+1 (214) 695-2224
dwatson@rbbn.com
International Press
Catherine
Berthier
+1 (646) 741-1974
cberthier@rbbn.com
Analyst Relations
Michael
Cooper
+1 (708) 383-3387
mcooper@rbbn.com
Poly Media Relations
Shannon
Shamoon
+1 (831) 201-9142
shannon.shamoon@poly.com
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