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Acme Packet introduces a 'right-sized' session border controller
Apr. 08, 2009
Today we'll continue with news made in connection with last week's VoiceCon 2009 conference held in Orlando: Acme Packet announced a "right-sized" session border controller (SBC) for the smaller enterprise; ShoreTel ...

L4-L7 Service Deployment, How big is that a problem? | NetworkWorld.com Community
Oct. 26, 2009
NAT, Firewall, and SBC are recent examples of services that we create in today's network!

AudioCodes joins the ranks of session border controller suppliers
Jun. 16, 2008
The list of session border controller (SBC) suppliers grew by one last week when AudioCodes announced the introduction of its Mediant 1000 Multi-Service Business Gateway (MSBG). The device combines a Media Gateway, ...

Mobile Next Generation Network solutions
Apr. 14, 2008
Continuing our highlights from CTIA (held earlier this month), today we'll review convergence-related announcements from Alcatel-Lucent on an extended relationship with Genband for mobile Next Generation Network (NGN) ...

Session border controls necessary to extend VoIP to connect to other networks - Network ...
Feb. 27, 2008
Following our recent newsletter on the need for session border controllers (SBC) capability with VoIP and unified communications applications, we heard back from Matt Edic, director, Enterprise Sales and Product ...

Why session border controllers are necessary for VoIP and unified communications - Network ...
Feb. 13, 2008
When it comes to ensuring quality of service and security for enterprise VoIP, session border controllers are becoming increasingly important. As this Network World test of SBCs explains, a session border controller is ...

Verizon nears convergence goal
Jun. 20, 2007
CHICAGO -- Verizon Business will announce vendors it has selected for its converged core router architecture and its next-generation multiservice access edge in the third quarter, according to officials interviewed at ...

In brief: SBC slashes jobs to cut costs
Dec. 15, 2003
Plus: Time Warner Cable partners ith MCI, Sprint for VoIP

SBC counters Verizon DSL
Jun. 06, 2003
SBC Friday announced a promotional offer for SBC Yahoo DSL of $29.95 per month with a one-year term commitment.

2000 Power Issue, 12/25/00
Dec. 25, 2000
Our annual guide to total networking power

SBC services deliver multimedia
Feb. 25, 2004
Last week, SBC Communications announced business services that allow companies to add secure IP features and services to their voice infrastructure. The SBC Multimedia Communication Solutions services are based on the ...

In the way of open access, 12/27/99
Dec. 27, 1999
Giant carriers use the desire for Internet deregulation as a pawn in their power struggles.

Ed Whitacre, 12/27/99
Dec. 27, 1999
Ed Whitacre's well-orchestrated takeover of Ameritech cements him as a mean, lean Bell competitor.

2000 Power Issue: The 10 most powerful companies in networking (SBC), 12/25/00
Dec. 25, 2000
Some lord over market segments, others just barely cling to their power. Here's a look at SBC, one of this year's picks in the service provider category.

2000 Power Issue: Cisco's gain is Microsoft's loss, 12/25/00
Dec. 25, 2000
Cisco grabs first place in our annual reader poll of most powerful network companies.

Power Struggles: The fight for fiber and copper, 12/25/00
Dec. 25, 2000
Tables turn as ‘Project Pronto' has SBC arguing for new technology and CLECs for the old.

2000 Power Issue: The 10 most powerful companies in networking, 12/25/00
Dec. 25, 2000
Some lord over market segments, others just barely cling to their power. Here's a look at this year's picks.

SBC starving for DSL network space
Dec. 11, 2000
More than a year into a three-year, $6 billion project to extend DSL availability to most of its territory, mega-Bell SBC is beseeching its customers to provide the remote-terminal space it needs to fulfill its high- ...

SBC starving for DSL network space, 12/11/00
Dec. 11, 2000
More than a year into a three-year, $6 billion project to extend DSL availability to most of its territory, mega-Bell SBC is beseeching its customers to provide the remote-terminal space it needs to fulfill its high- ...

SBC getting poor grades, 11/27/00
Nov. 27, 2000
Roughly a year after its takeover of Midwest incumbent telephone company Ameritech, SBC Communications has little to show for it besides a mounting pile of complaints from consumers, business users, and state and ...

SBC getting poor grades
Nov. 27, 2000
Roughly a year after its takeover of Midwest incumbent telephone company Ameritech, SBC Communications has little to show for it besides a mounting pile of complaints from consumers, business users, and state and ...

Turning the DLC frog into a prince
Sep. 05, 2000
All leading DLC vendors, such as Alcatel, Lucent, Nortel Networks and Marconi, have 'next-generation' DLC products that act like remote-terminal DSLAMs or provide some other broadband path to the user. But AFC built ...

Gov't to review CLEC access to Project Pronto
Aug. 14, 2000
Some competitive local exchange carriers are breathing a sigh of relief after the government late last week agreed to review the way SBC is rolling out mass-market DSL under the name Project Pronto.

Selling to the ever-bigger Bells
Jul. 07, 2000
Only four major local carriers are left: Verizon, BellSouth, SBC and Qwest. That line-up is going to take some getting used to. Another reality that people are going to have to face is that many switching and transport ...

What SBC's DSL announcement really means
Nov. 15, 1999
SBC Communications recently announced that it will be investing $6 billion to enhance the delivery of broadband services throughout its service region. This move was widely reported as SBC spending $6 billion on digital ...

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