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On the Radar: Ribbon Communications' Solution Offers Cloud Native Real-time Communications Architecture

There’s no doubt that telecom providers are under intense pressure to reduce costs and improve their security posture. Brent Kelly, Principal Analyst at global analyst firm Omdia, recently completed a fantastic piece on the benefits of cloud native technology for real-time communications. The cloud native moniker can sometimes be misconstrued as “moving to public cloud.” In reality, the technology supports the flexibility to deploy on premises, in a private, public, or hybrid cloud.

NPT 2714 Hardware Overview

The NPT 2714 is a high-capacity, fully redundant IP aggregation router designed by Ribbon, featuring a unique architecture that combines the modular capabilities of traditional systems with the efficiency and simplicity of fixed systems. The innovative design of the NPT 2714 enables operational continuity, allowing for flexible upgrades and expansion without service interruptions. Key features include in-service upgradeability from 7.2 to 14.4 terabits per second, nine front-accessible I/O cards, and various operational interfaces.

Beyond the Hype Blog Part 2 - DeepSeek and Other AI Models

The recent introduction of the DeepSeek R1 (DeepSeek) Large Language Model (LLM) has shaken up the AI landscape, suggesting that new low-cost and open-sourced providers could enter the market. This disruption creates huge opportunities for service providers to drive innovation and for their vendors and suppliers to enhance or innovate in economically feasible ways.

Sam Bucci - Ribbon in the Rapidly Evolving Telecommunications Landscape

In a recent discussion, Sam Bucci elaborated on the unique positioning of Ribbon Communications in the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. He emphasized Ribbon’s capability to support a diverse range of customers as they transition their network infrastructures, whether they prefer appliance-based solutions, virtualized network functions (VNFs), or cloud-native solutions. Bucci highlighted Ribbon’s versatility in scaling operations to meet the varying needs of both large Tier One customers, such as Verizon, and smaller businesses in rural areas.