Delivers seamless transition from legacy
environment to advanced IP services
PLANO,
Texas, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global
provider of real time communications technology and IP Optical
networking solutions to many of the world's largest service
providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to
modernize and protect their networks, today announced that
Powerlink, the electrical transmission grid operator in the
Australian state of Queensland, has selected Ribbon to help
modernize its statewide operational network. Part of Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM),
Powerlink's network extends 1,700 km (1,055 miles), with
15,000 km (9,300 miles) of transmission lines.
Powerlink is utilizing Ribbon's NPT family of routers to build a
robust and protected internal communications network, as well as
Ribbon's industry-leading LightSoft. Network Management System
(NMS). Intuitive and easy to use, LightSoft provides unified
multi-layer, end-to-end network management via a simple point and
click interface.
"Powerlink is recognized for its ability to deliver critical
infrastructure and electrical transmission services in Queensland," said Mickey Wilf, Managing Director APAC and
Africa, Ribbon. "We're proud to
partner with them as they migrate their operations network to an
all IP environment and look forward to a close working relationship
with their technical teams in the future."
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.
About Powerlink
Powerlink is a leading Australian
provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services,
combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective
and reliable solutions.
We are a Government Owned Corporation that owns, develops,
operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission
network in Queensland. Our network
extends 1,700 kilometres from Cairns to the New South Wales border.
Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy
future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and
238,000 businesses.
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The information in this release contains
forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve
risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of
historical facts contained in this release, including those
regarding the expected benefits from use of Ribbon Communication's
products, 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 Contact
+1 (978) 614-8050
ir@rbbn.com
Media Contact
Catherine
Berthier
+1 (646) 741-1974
cberthier@rbbn.com
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