In today's fast-paced business environment, it is essential to have reliable and secure communication channels. This is especially important for remote workers and branch offices that need to stay connected with the rest of the organisation. Ribbon Communications' Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA) for Microsoft Teams is a solution that provides such connectivity and resilience.
What is Ribbon Communications Survivable Branch Appliance?
Ribbon Communications SBA is a hardware appliance designed to work with Microsoft Teams. It provides remote workers and branch offices with reliable access to Microsoft Teams, even in the event of a WAN outage. The appliance is designed to be deployed at the branch office or remote location and acts as a local proxy for Microsoft Teams traffic.
How does it work?
The Ribbon Communications SBA works by caching Microsoft Teams data at the local branch office. When a user in the remote location wants to access Teams, the SBA retrieves the cached data and presents it to the user. This means that even if the WAN link between the branch office and the main data centre is down, the remote user can still access Teams and stay connected with the rest of the organisation.
In addition to providing local caching of Teams data, the SBA also provides other features, such as:
Call Admission Control (CAC): The SBA can be configured to limit the number of concurrent calls that can be made over the WAN link, to prevent congestion and ensure call quality.
Quality of Service (QoS): The SBA can prioritise Teams traffic over other types of traffic on the WAN link, to ensure that Teams traffic gets the bandwidth it needs.
Security: The SBA provides secure access to Teams data, by encrypting traffic between the SBA and the Teams server, and by providing access control features to limit access to authorised users.
High Availability: The SBA is designed to be highly available, with redundant hardware and failover capabilities to ensure that it is always available when needed.
Why is it important?
The Ribbon Communications SBA is important because it provides remote workers and branch offices with reliable access to Microsoft Teams, even in the event of a WAN outage. This means that organisations can stay connected and productive, even when their network connectivity is disrupted.
In addition, the SBA provides other benefits, such as improved call quality and security, which can enhance the overall user experience and help ensure that sensitive information is protected.
Overall, the Ribbon Communications SBA is a valuable tool for organisations that rely on Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration. With its reliable connectivity and advanced features, the SBA can help remote workers and branch offices stay connected and productive, no matter where they are located.
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