Ribbon Communications Expands Portfolio for Public Service Network Modernization
Plano, Texas, September 1, 2026 — Ribbon Communications Inc., a global leader in real-time communication technology, IP routing, and optical network solutions, announced today the expansion of its critical infrastructure portfolio. Designed to help public service companies modernize increasingly complex operational networks, this portfolio ensures reliability, security, and predictable performance essential for critical services.
Facing growing pressure to modernize the power grid, integrate distributed energy resources, enhance reliability, and strengthen cybersecurity, public service companies require communication networks that support both traditional operational technologies and cutting-edge digital applications. Ribbon’s market-leading critical infrastructure portfolio allows these companies to evolve at their own pace, preserving operational continuity and safeguarding essential services.
“Public service companies must modernize their networks, enhance cybersecurity, and support new digital network initiatives without disrupting core operations,” said Sam Bucci, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ribbon Communications. “Our expanded portfolio enables them to integrate the requirements of old networks with those of the next generation in a single modern platform.”
The new NPT 1022M and NPT 2104 models are based on the proven capabilities of existing platforms, including the NPT 1012D and NPT 2714. Combined with Ribbon’s IP routing software, rNOS, and the optical network portfolio, including the multi-layer automation platform (MAP) Muse, these technologies further strengthen Ribbon’s ability to support convergent IT/OT communications networks that underpin modern public service operations.
Designed to meet the stringent needs of power grid modernization, Ribbon’s solutions support advanced teleprotection, SCADA, operational voice, always-on OT operations, deterministic packet transport (MPLS-TP, SR-TE), scalable IP/MPLS networks, and Class D synchronization for precise frequency and time synchronization across the network.
Key features of Ribbon include: - Muse, offering infrastructure-critical automation and AI capabilities that simplify implementation, operations, and management. - Advanced advanced emulation of PCM services at 64 kbit/s, along with 100 GbE and 400 GbE advanced interfaces. - Integrated quantum security and MACsec. - IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613 Class B compliance. - Fully integrated IPoDWDM.
“These innovations provide a solid foundation for public service companies transitioning from TDM to IP-MPLS and segment routing architectures, while preserving the reliability and performance essential for their operations,” added Bucci. “They enable public service companies to accommodate both legacy and modern services in a common architecture, maintaining operational continuity.”
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) is a global provider of voice, IP routing, and optical network software for mobile and wired service providers, enterprises, critical infrastructures, and defense sectors. We support our clients in their transition to autonomous networks through the use of advanced AIOps platforms and AI agent technologies, helping them offer better customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and achieve sustainable growth. For more information about Ribbon, visit rbbn.com.
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