Level 3 promises enterprises better security with managed SBC

Level 3 Communications has launched a managed session border controller (SBC) for the enterprise, promising enhanced network security by establishing a "security guard" at the border of a customer's IP network. The company also said the service will provide traffic normalization as enterprises unlock the cost efficiency and scalability of IP voice technology. The new service is being offered in conjunction with Level 3 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking using an Acme Packet Net-Net SBC.

The company said the service also will provide enterprises with increased interoperability, quality-of-service management and detailed reporting.

"Our enterprise customers are increasingly reliant upon converged communications solutions, which enable them to combine voice, video and data services over a single platform," said Sara Baack, senior vice president of Voice Services for Level 3. "By providing managed SBC with our SIP trunking solution, we are enabling enterprises to confidently and securely transition to network platforms that help them capitalize on the benefits of converged communications.

Baack said the service protects against attacks, translates between different communications protocols and helps ensure network traffic efficiency.

Level 3 is working with Acme Packet, which, Baack said, "enables us to further differentiate our SIP trunking solution and offer our enterprise customers a secure, dependable and comprehensive solution in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global marketplace."

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