Ribbon Communications

Ribbon Communications, Inc. delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and infrastructure sectors. It operates through the following segments: Cloud & Edge and IP Optical Networks. The Cloud and Edge segment provides secure and reliable software and hardware products, solutions, and services for enabling Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications, Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) and Voice Over 5G (VoNR) communications, and Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) within service provider and enterprise networks and from the cloud. The IP Optical Networks segment provides secure, and reliable hardware and software products solutions for IP networking, switching, routing, and optical transport designed to support and enable technologies like 5G, distributed cloud computing and corresponding applications by delivering ultra-low cost-per-bit transport and multi-service flexibility. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

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Ribbon Communications excels in Q4 2022, eyes revenue growth

Ribbon Communications reports strong Q4 2022 earnings with revenue growth, positive cash flow, and a focus on profitability. Challenges include supply limitations impacting backlog and revenue projections for the first quarter. Opportunities lie in revenue growth, cost management, and strategic investments in India.

Ribbon Communications reports strong Q1 performance amidst challenges and opportunities

Ribbon Communications had a strong Q1 2023 with robust sales and bookings, driven by new product investments and growth in key segments like IP Optical and Cloud Edge.
While facing challenges like supply chain disruptions and project timing fluctuations, the company remains optimistic about revenue growth and profitability improvements.
Opportunities lie in cost reduction strategies, upcoming projects with major clients, and investor engagement through conferences to drive future growth.
Overall, Ribbon Communications shows resilience and strategic focus in navigating challenges and capitalizing on opportunities for sustained growth.

Ribbon Communications surpasses Q2 expectations, eyes growth opportunities ahead

Ribbon Communications delivered a solid performance in Q2, exceeding guidance with strong sales and margins, particularly in key markets like India and North America.
The company's transition to a subscription-based model in the enterprise space shows promise, despite challenges in the Cloud & Edge segment.
Opportunities lie in continued growth in key markets, cost improvements in IP Optical segment, and engagement with investors for potential market interest.
Overall, Ribbon Communications is strategically positioned for growth, with a focus on profitability and market expansion in the coming quarters.

Ribbon Communications reports solid Q3 earnings, anticipates growth opportunities

Ribbon Communications showed resilience in Q3 with strong earnings growth despite revenue challenges.
The company's focus on IP Optical Networks and innovative product offerings are driving profitability.
Challenges in Cloud and Edge segment sales are being addressed, with opportunities for growth ahead.
Overall, Ribbon Communications is poised for a positive trajectory with strong bookings and upcoming investor conferences.

Ribbon Communications reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Ribbon Communications excelled in Q4, with strong financial performance and profitability milestones in the IP Optical business.
While facing challenges in certain segments, the company remains optimistic about revenue growth and profitability enhancements for 2024.
Strategic opportunities lie in sustained product demand, regional sales growth, and engagement with investors for future expansion.
Navigating challenges around market dynamics and revenue declines will be crucial for maintaining growth momentum and profitability.

Ribbon Communications beats Q1 expectations, secures Verizon deal for growth

Ribbon Communications excelled in Q1, surpassing adjusted EBITDA expectations and demonstrating strong growth in key segments. The Verizon deal is poised to drive substantial revenue and confidence in the Cloud & Edge business.
While facing challenges with declining revenue from U.S. Tier 1 service providers, Ribbon Communications is actively pursuing opportunities for growth and diversification. Progress in modernization efforts and market expansion bode well for future success.
Overall, Ribbon Communications showcased resilience and strategic foresight in navigating market challenges and capitalizing on growth prospects, positioning the company for sustained success and investor engagement.

Ribbon Communications posts strong Q3 results, eyes growth opportunities ahead

Ribbon Communications reports solid Q3 performance with sales reaching $210 million, driven by Cloud & Edge business growth and strong U.S. market performance.
Despite challenges in the IP Optical segment, the company maintains operational efficiency with a gross margin of 55% and focuses on cost management.
Opportunities for growth include product enhancements, market expansion, and leveraging success factors driving IP Optical segment growth.
With a positive outlook for Q4 and expectations of mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2025, Ribbon Communications is poised for continued success and expansion.

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Ribbon Communications, Inc. delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and infrastructure sectors. It operates through the Cloud and Edge and IP Optical Networks segments. The Cloud and Edge segment offers secure and reliable software and hardware products, solutions, and services for enabling Voice over Internet Protocol communications, Voice over Long-Term Evolution and Voice Over 5G communications, and Unified Communications and Collaboration within service provider and enterprise networks and from the cloud. The IP Optical Networks segment secures reliable hardware and software products solutions for IP networking, switching, routing, and optical transport designed to support and enable technologies like 5G, distributed cloud computing and corresponding applications by delivering ultra-low cost-per-bit transport and multi-service flexibility. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

BENGALURU, India and PLANO, Texas, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Ribbon Communications Inc.  (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it is collaborating with Infosys , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, to deliver an integrated IT Managed Services offering to global enterprises. The integrated solution enables global enterprises to seamlessly migrate from legacy on-premise PBX communications systems to Microsoft Teams Phone System Direct Routing  in all geographic regions.

Ribbon Delivers Integrated IT Managed Services Offering to Global Enterprises

PLANO, Texas and TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Beanfield Metroconnect , owner and operator of the largest independent fibre-optic network in Toronto and Montreal, and  Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP Optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Beanfield is the first Canadian communications service provider to deploy Ribbon Connect for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing . The service enables Beanfield to quickly extend its Hosted Voice offerings by providing its customers with an easy way to integrate office phone system capabilities into Microsoft Teams.

Beanfield Metroconnect Selects Ribbon Connect to Expand Hosted Voice Offerings and Quickly Deliver Microsoft Teams Phone System Capabilities to Business Customers

MuseTM Network Planner enables service providers to maximize network ROI while delivering peak performance PLANO, TX, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that its Muse Network Planner (MNP), a key application of Ribbon's cloud-native Muse SDN Orchestrator, was recognized as a high scorer in the 2022 Lightwave Innovation Reviews by an esteemed and experienced panel of judges from the optical communications community. "Service providers are increasingly challenged to extract value from their networks and Muse Network Planner, with its multilayer algorithmic engine, is proven to help them exceed previous optimization efforts," said Sam Bucci, Ribbon's EVP & General Manager, IP Optical Networks Business Unit.

Ribbon Honored in 2022 Lightwave Innovation Reviews

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Comprehensive solution supports advanced, high-capacity nationwide fiber optic network PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that NamPower, Namibia's largest power utility, has deployed Ribbon's IP Optical portfolio for its "The GridOnline" project. The GridOnline provides a comprehensive backbone for operators across the country to leverage high-capacity bandwidth reliably, both domestically and internationally.

NamPower Selects Ribbon's State-of-the-Art IP Optical Portfolio for its Pan Namibia UTelco Network

Provides business customers with a virtual data center ecosystem at speeds of up to 400Gbps PLANO, Texas, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Telehouse, one of Europe's leading colocation data center providers, has selected Ribbon's high-performance Apollo solution to power its flagship Metro Connect offer. "Ribbon prioritized our needs by offering a combination of advanced technological capabilities and a customized, turnkey installation of their solution," said Sami Slim, Telehouse France Deputy Director.

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PLANO, Texas, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real-time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021. All figures in this release are approximate due to the preliminary nature of the announcement.

Ribbon Communications Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Leverages Apollo optical transport solutions for high capacity service connections under the South China Sea with links exceeding 2,500 km (1,500 miles) PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP Optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that IPS , a leading provider of international connectivity services for communications service providers, is leveraging Ribbon's Apollo Optical Networking solution to power 100Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) services delivered over both terrestrial and undersea cables from Manilla to Hong Kong and Singapore. "Our ability to seamlessly deliver connectivity services to our customers over long distances is key to the success of our business," said Koji Miyashita, President and CEO, IPS.

IPS Expands Long Haul Submarine Data Transmission Capacity with Ribbon's IP Optical Solutions

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it will be presenting at the Needham Growth Conference, taking place January 11-14. Bruce McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mick Lopez, Chief Financial Officer, will be hosting a fireside chat and question and answer session at 2:45pm Eastern Time on Friday, January 14.

Ribbon Communications to Present at Needham Growth Conference

SBC CNe Edge leverages microservices, containers and Kubernetes to enhance performance and scalability, and automate operations in public and private clouds PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced the availability of its new SBC CNe (Cloud Native edition) Edge, which leverages next generation technology to deliver increased performance and customer value. Earlier this year, leading data, analytics and insights platform GlobalData identified Ribbon's SBC portfolio as a leader in Session Border Controller solutions.

Ribbon Extends Cloud SBC Leadership with a Cloud Native Offer for the Edge

Ribbon (RBBN) partners Israel-based telco, Bezeq, to build a new flexgrid 400G optical backbone network, enabling the latter to address increasing traffic requirements.

Ribbon (RBBN), Bezeq Ally to Set Up Flexgrid 400G Optical Network

Enables Israel's largest telecommunications service provider to smoothly handle surging consumer, business and wireless IP traffic PLANO, Texas, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it is enabling Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunications service provider, to carry increasing IP traffic loads via a new flexgrid 400G optical backbone network. "Our network needs to handle today's traffic and anticipate tomorrow's," said Meni Baruch, VP Engineering & CTIO at Bezeq.

Bezeq Selects Ribbon to Build its new flexgrid 400G Optical Backbone Network

Ribbon (RBBN) partners Moratelindo to upgrade the latter's key network sections on the back of advanced optical solutions.

Ribbon (RBBN) Upgrades Indonesia-Based Telco's Optical Network

Complete identity assurance solution helps service providers mitigate malicious robocalls and fraud attacks for their customers PLANO, Texas, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that its Ribbon Call Trust® is the winner of the 2021 Pipeline Innovation Awards, Assurance category, which recognizes innovations that protect service provider operations, revenues and business from error, failure and fraud. "The proliferation of robocalls and fraud attacks has fundamentally altered people's relationship with their phones and negatively impacted legitimate businesses and organizations," said Tony Scarfo, Ribbon's EVP & General Manager, Cloud & Edge Business Unit.

Ribbon Call Trust® Announced Winner in the 2021 Pipeline Innovation Awards, Assurance Category

Sumatra backbone and Batam subsea link serve millions with massive transmission capacity and future technology readiness PLANO, Texas, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Moratelindo, Indonesia's second largest fixed broadband provider, has selected Ribbon to expand its capacity on two key sections of its network. "This is a critical project and Ribbon prevailed in a highly competitive process by offering a range of solutions that best meet our needs," said Michael McPhail.

Moratelindo Expands Capacity in Key Network Sections with Ribbon Optical Solutions

Enables simplified delivery of leading Direct Routing as a Service and SBC as a Service portfolio for multinational and regional enterprises PLANO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it has extended its existing distribution agreement with Westcon-Comstor ,  which currently covers Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), to encompass an additional ten countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The expanded distribution capabilities will enable enterprises with multi-country operations to benefit from single order services across the region, regardless of equipment or cloud service requirements.

Ribbon Significantly Expands Agreement with Westcon-Comstor in Asia Pacific Region

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it will be presenting at the Needham Virtual Security, Networking & Communications Conference, taking place November 15-18. Mick Lopez, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at 9:30am Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 16.

Ribbon Communications to Present at Needham Virtual Security, Networking & Communications Conference

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that it will be kicking off the Ribbon Spotlight virtual event series on November 18 th . Sam Bucci , Ribbon's EVP and GM of the IP Optical Networks segment will be speaking with Jimmy Yu , VP Market Research from the Dell'Oro Group at 11:00am (EST) about "IP WAVE", which creates better overall economics to increase service velocity over a converged IP Optical network.

Ribbon Communications to Launch Ribbon Spotlight Virtual Event Series

Ribbon Communications Inc.'s (RBBN) CEO Bruce McClelland on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Ribbon Communications (RBBN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -8.33% and -4.25%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real-time communications software and IP optical transport solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. For the first nine months of 2021, sales increased by 2%, Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 29% versus 2020 (GAAP loss per share increased by $0.29 1).

Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Ribbon Communications (NASDAQ:RBBN) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2021-10-27. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP Optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Dakota Central , an Independent Operating Company (IOC) based in North Dakota, has deployed Ribbon's IP Optical portfolio for increased network capacity, improved broadband speeds and enhanced network reliability. The Apollo (Optical Networking) and Neptune (IP Routing) solutions enable Dakota Central to significantly upgrade its communications network to offer new revenue generating services such as 5G backhaul.

Dakota Central Deploys Ribbon IP Optical Solutions for Faster Broadband Speeds and Increased Network Reliability

Introduces four-pillar sustainability strategy and unveils new targets PLANO, Texas, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and IP optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced the publication of its latest Global Sustainability Report , which covers its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance in 2020 and early 2021. "I am extremely proud of the team's efforts this year, which has allowed us to embrace a more strategic and ambitious approach towards our ESG goals," said Bruce McClelland, CEO and President.

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