WESTFORD, Mass., July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Key Takeaways:
- Sonus Cloud Link supports faster deployments with remote
configuration on all versions of Microsoft Cloud Connector Edition
(CCE).
- Sonus Cloud Link has been enhanced to host an on-premises Skype
for Business server or a Microsoft-certified SBA until customers
migrate to CCE alongside Cloud PBX, increasing partner flexibility
with significant cost savings.
- Sonus' cloud-based IMaaS provides customers and partners with a
simple quality of service oversight and assurance platform,
enhancing their ability to deliver on the Operate phase of the
Skype Operations Framework.
Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in securing
cloud and real-time communications, announced today updates to its
portfolio of Microsoft Skype for Business solutions. With these
updates, Sonus offers the flexibility to address partner and
customer needs with on-premises, hybrid and cloud-based
deployments.
Sonus provides enterprises with access to powerful offerings
designed to create, simplify and secure a more seamless flow of
real-time communications. Sonus' latest enterprise-focused
initiatives, designed to help partners and customers quickly and
easily deploy Skype for Business, include:
- Faster CCE (all versions) Deployments with Remote
Configuration: Sonus Cloud Link is an integrated appliance
solution that provides customers with security, interworking and
call routing capabilities during Microsoft Office 365 Cloud PBX
deployments. Sonus is now offering a remote configuration service
for Sonus Cloud Link. The offering speeds deployment times and
helps customers quickly realize the benefits of Sonus Cloud
Link.
- Minimized Cost and Increased Flexibility During
Migration: Sonus is minimizing SBC-related expenses as
customers migrate to Microsoft Office 365 Cloud PBX. Sonus presents
customers with the ability to initially deploy Sonus Cloud Link as
an on-premises Skype for Business server or Survivable Branch
Appliance (SBA) during on-premises deployments. Customers can
migrate to Office 365 Cloud PBX with no additional SBC expenses by
simply redeploying as a CCE appliance. This flexibility, coupled
with software-based license upgrades, make Sonus SBCs a perfect fit
for companies' ever-changing Unified Communications (UC)
needs.
- Expert Oversight on Communications Networks: Sonus
Incident Management-as-a Service (IMaaS) works in conjunction with
Sonus partner maintenance and support offerings and the Skype
Operations Framework to provide expert oversight of Sonus network
elements during Skype for Business deployments. By speeding
resolution of quality of service issues, Sonus IMaaS protects
organizations' revenues, productivity and customer satisfaction
while using Office 365 Cloud PBX.
Quotes:
"When it comes to Unified Communications,
enterprises are undergoing a massive transition from legacy
infrastructure to SIP and cloud-based networks," said Mykola Konrad, vice president, Product
Management and Marketing, Sonus. "Many enterprises are choosing
Microsoft Skype for Business as their platform of choice. At Sonus,
we understand the importance of providing solutions that secure and
simplify this transition. With innovative features, up-to-date
qualifications and advanced service offerings, customers can rely
on Sonus for simple, seamless and secure Skype for Business
deployments."
Other Facts:
- Sonus is exhibiting at booth 1024 during Microsoft Inspire
2017.
- Frost & Sullivan named Sonus the 2017 North American
Enterprise Session Border Controller (eSBC) Company of the
Year.
- Sonus has strong relationships with Microsoft Skype for
Business ecosystem leaders, including Plantronics, Polycom, Nectar
and Numonix.
Additional Resources:
- Learn more about Sonus Cloud Link.
- Read more about Sonus' Microsoft solutions.
- Learn more about Sonus IMaaS.
- Watch this short video to see how Sonus Cloud Link
significantly reduces installation times up to 90 percent.
About Sonus:
Sonus brings the next generation of
Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by securing
mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online
collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can secure and prioritize
real-time communications, while service providers can deliver
reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social
applications. Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of
hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs),
Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Policy/Routing servers and
media/signaling gateways. Visit www.sonus.net or call
1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,
YouTube and Instagram.
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 are forward-looking
statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further
information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with
Sonus' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of
Sonus' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC.
Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of
the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied
upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While
Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point,
Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
For Sonus:
Jason
Vancura, +1-978-614-8321
jvancura@sonusnet.com
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