Ribbon Communications has launched a portfolio of rapidly deployable networking and compute platforms designed for defense agencies, critical infrastructure operators, communications providers, and emergency response organizations that need to restore connectivity during disruptions or operate in remote environments.
The Network in a Box (NiaB) packages networking, communications, and compute capabilities into portable, ruggedized systems that can be deployed when existing infrastructure is unavailable, damaged, or insufficient. Ribbon said the solutions are available in multiple form factors, ranging from suitcase-sized portable units to transportable data center configurations housed in large industrial enclosures.
The systems are designed to provide local networking independence, allowing organizations to establish communications and continue operations without depending on existing carrier or enterprise networks.
Ribbon said the platform supports both voice and data services and can connect through multiple networking and access technologies. One feature of the platform is zero-touch deployment, which allows systems to be activated and configured without requiring an existing network connection.
