Communications service providers and enterprises both make use of SBCs. Service providers deploy SBCs at access, core and interconnect network borders. Enterprises typically deploy SBCs at the edge of the enterprise network, for example as the termination point for a SIP trunking service. Because of the diverse functional and scalability requirements many manufacturers offer distinct service provider SBC and enterprise SBC product families. Enterprise SBCs are commonly referred to as E-SBCs or eSBCs. Some SBC manufacturers offer software-based SBCs that run on virtualized industry-standard servers to enable network functions virtualization (NFV).

Ribbon’s portfolio of enterprise session border controllers (eSBC) are designed to enable enterprises to deploy unified communications and contact centers with a high degree of security and quality. The Ribbon enterprise SBC portfolio offers full-fledged service demarcation devices and protects your network against malicious attacks such as denial of service and toll fraud.

What makes Ribbon SBCs stand apart from the competition? Maybe it’s that the world’s most demanding networks have trusted Ribbon to deliver high-quality SIP communications for more than 15 years. Or maybe it’s because we offer more choices than anyone else, with the most unique SBC models that scale from small businesses to multi-national enterprises. But more than likely it comes down to something simple: Ribbon SBCs simply work, no matter what kind of network you have today or in the future.