Ribbon Communications Inc.

Ribbon Communications Inc. is a global provider of software, IP, and optical networking solutions designed for service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company's mission is to assist these entities in modernizing and safeguarding their communication networks and services. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, USA, Ribbon Communications was formed in 2017 through the merger of Genband and Sonus Networks.

Ribbon's portfolio encompasses a range of key products and services, including Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Media Gateways, IP Networking, and Optical Transport solutions. They offer high-density optical networking systems, such as the Apollo 9408, capable of supporting 100GbE and 400GbE, with future readiness for 800GbE. The company also provides cloud-native offerings, advanced security and analytics tools, and solutions specifically tailored for 5G networks and Microsoft Teams integration. Their operations are primarily segmented into Cloud & Edge and IP Optical Networks.

Bruce McClelland has served as the President, CEO, and Director of Ribbon Communications since March 2020, with Rick Marmurek promoted to Chief Financial Officer in April 2026. The company reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results on April 28, 2026, with revenues of $163 million, while maintaining its full-year guidance. Ribbon is actively pursuing opportunities in artificial intelligence, focusing on AIOps and automation through its Acumen platform, enabling AI voice applications, and facilitating AI data center interconnectivity with its 800G optical portfolio. Recent strategic developments include new Data Center Interconnect wins, secure private optical network awards, and a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services in February 2026.