Brightspeed Invests in Next Generation Services with Ribbon's Comprehensive Network Transformation Solution
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Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) and Brightspeed announced a collaboration to modernize Brightspeed's network infrastructure. Brightspeed, the fourth largest fiber builder in the US, is utilizing Ribbon's comprehensive solutions to upgrade legacy assets while maintaining uninterrupted services. The transformation includes:
1. Deployment of Ribbon's C20 Call Controller, Application Server, SBC, PSX server, and RAMP
2. Implementation of Ribbon's NPT 1250 multi-service access routing platform
3. Replacement of power-hungry legacy equipment with energy-efficient solutions
4. Seamless transition without impacting customers or regulatory compliance
This modernization aims to enhance operational efficiency, flexibility, and capabilities while reducing power consumption and physical footprint. Brightspeed's CTO Brian Bond emphasized the importance of scalability in their fiber broadband network expansion across 160+ communities.
Positive
- Brightspeed's network modernization enhances operational efficiency and scalability
- Ribbon's solutions reduce power consumption and physical footprint of network infrastructure
- Seamless transition ensures uninterrupted services for existing customers
- Partnership enables Brightspeed to compete effectively in the telecommunications landscape
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- None.
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Secures operational excellence and continuity while driving down operational costs
"Building a fiber broadband network across more than 160 communities in our footprint requires an investment in ensuring we can accelerate scalability," said Brightspeed Chief Technology Officer Brian Bond. "Ribbon's advanced solutions enable us to efficiently manage and upgrade our legacy assets with next-generation innovation to gain the operational efficiencies, flexibility and capabilities that facilitate our network transformation."
Brightspeed is leveraging a suite of Ribbon solutions including the C20 Call Controller, Application Server, SBC, PSX centralized policy and routing server, and Ribbon Application Management Platform (RAMP) to modernize its legacy central office equipment and lay the foundation for further innovation. Additionally, Ribbon's NPT 1250 multi-service access routing platform, part of Ribbon's comprehensive Neptune IP Routing portfolio, enables technology convergence for the service provider's legacy assets.
Ribbon's network transformation solution helps enable Brightspeed to seamlessly replace decades-old rooms full of power-hungry legacy equipment, while its top tier professional services make the deployment transparent to both Brightspeed customers and regulatory bodies. Once operational, the new solution will use a fraction of the power, HVAC and real estate of the previous infrastructure while offering new capabilities, assuring the long-term reliability of Brightspeed's network without impacting Brightspeed's operational or billing systems.
"Brightspeed is setting the bar for how independent service providers can operate and compete in today's telecommunications landscape," said Sam Bucci, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, Ribbon. "Their blazing fast voicemail transition illustrates their ability to quickly drive cost out of their infrastructure while ensuring their customers have access to critical functionality. We look forward to being a part of their ongoing network transformation success."
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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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