Secure IP Deploys Ribbon’s Session Border Controller to Enhance Network Security

WESTFORD, Mass. – Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, today announced that Secure IP Telecom, Inc., a leading provider of premium telecommunications services, has deployed Ribbon’s industry-leading Session Border Controller to enhance the security of its growing real-time communications (RTC) network. In addition to improving RTC security, upgrading the network allows Secure IP to help its business customers modernize their telecommunications infrastructure with increased functionality and improved network performance by introducing advanced SIP Trunking and transcoding capabilities. Ribbon’s transcoding solution enables Secure IP to simplify their network by consolidating network elements into a single, scalable platform.

“Providing a secure communications network is one of the most important things that we can do for our customers,” said Edwin Cortez, Chief Executive Officer, Secure IP. “The Ribbon Session Border Controller provides us with some of the most advanced network security and transcoding capabilities on the market, allowing us to improve our network performance and expand our existing offerings by rolling out SIP Trunking services to our business customers.”

“Secure IP has been a valued Ribbon customer for more than 10 years – so we are looking forward to continuing to provide them with outstanding solutions and services as they grow their business,” said John Ryan, Senior Vice President of Sales, Ribbon Communications. “Increased security, enhanced product offerings, improved network efficiency and interoperability are just a few of the many key features and functionality that Secure IP is gaining with our market-leading Session Border Controller solution.” 

Key Takeaways:

• Secure IP has deployed Ribbon’s Session Border Controller solution to deliver enhanced network security, SIP Trunking and transcoding capabilities.
• Ribbon’s next generation cloud enabled Session Border Controller software provides robust security, simplified interoperability, advanced session management, and carrier-grade reliability for applications such as SIP Trunking, Unified Multimedia Communications, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, RCS, OTT services, IP Peering, IP eXchange, and intra-network interconnects.
• Ribbon’s transcoding solution enables Secure IP to achieve high scale and optimized network efficiency by separating and distributing media resources.

About Secure IP Telecom, Inc.

Secure IP is a leading provider of premium telecommunications services including prepaid pinless, wholesale international long distance, mobile top-ups, international gift cards and hosted cloud services. The company’s commitment to provide the highest quality services through the use of advanced engineering techniques, high-grade network facilities, and leading edge technology, consistently draws top marks for Secure IP from its industry peers and customers alike. For more information visit www.secureip.io.

About Ribbon Communications Inc.

Ribbon Communications is a company with two decades of leadership in real-time communications. Built on world-class technology and intellectual property, the company delivers intelligent, secure, embedded real-time communications for today’s world.  The company transforms fixed, mobile and enterprise networks from legacy environments to secure IP and cloud-based architectures, enabling highly productive communications for consumers and businesses.  With 64 locations in 27 countries around the globe, Ribbon’s innovative, market-leading portfolio empowers service providers and enterprises with rapid service creation in a fully virtualized environment.  The company’s Kandy Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) delivers a comprehensive set of advanced embedded communications capabilities that enables this transformation.  To learn more, visit ribboncommunications.com.

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