WESTFORD, Mass., April 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Takeaways:

• Policy Release 10.0 allows enterprises to migrate to Skype for Business with Microsoft Active Directory integration and provides support for multiple PBX dial plans with Centralized Dial Plan Express tools.
• NetScore Release 5.0 delivers functionality that allows customers to collect and analyze third-party CDRs to provide a finer view of data analytics in disparate communication networks.
• Policy Release 10.0 and NetScore Release 5.0 are now generally available.

Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in secure and intelligent Cloud communications, announced today the general availability of new software releases for its policy routing and analytics products, delivering enhancements to global enterprises that enable seamless interoperability and simplified network management for multi-vendor communication networks.

Sonus' Policy portfolio provides centralized policy and network management capabilities in the world's most demanding environments. Policy Release 10.0 heightens Sonus' Policy portfolio with features that simplify the set up and management of Centralized Dial Plan and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking deployments, offering enterprises a better way to manage their communications. Policy Release 10.0 also enhances the ePSX, Sonus' virtualized PSX embedded within the Sonus SBC 5000 series and SBC 7000, delivering customers with an all-in-one solution that provides the necessary active directory, security and policy management capabilities for a successful Microsoft Skype for Business implementation.

Sonus' NetScore is a software-based analytics solution that captures, aggregates and analyzes Call Detail Records (CDRs) and trunk group utilization data from network elements, then transforms that data into actionable information through visual reports and alerts. With NetScore Release 5.0, customers are able to collect and analyze CDRs from third-party network elements, creating a cost-effective solution for a more granular view of data and analysis in disparate communication networks.

Quotes:
"Through acquisitions, mergers and technology upgrades organizations' communications networks are constantly changing," said Ram Ramanathan, Sonus director, Product Management. "The latest software updates to Sonus' Policy portfolio provides customers with cost-effective solutions that allow them to get the most out of their current network without having to rip and replace or compromise on performance."

Additional Resources:

• For more information about the Sonus Policy portfolio, click here.
• For more information about NetScore, click here.
• To learn how to reduce costs and increase efficiency for enterprise communications, click here.

Tags/Keywords:
Sonus Networks, SONS, Policy, Release 10.0, NetScore, Release 5.0, Sonus PSX Centralized Routing and Policy Engine, ePSX, SIP, Centralized Dial Plan, Active Directory, Skype for Business

About Sonus:
Sonus brings the next generation of Cloud-based SIP and 4G/VoLTE solutions to its customers by enabling and securing mission critical traffic for VoIP, video, IM and online collaboration. With Sonus, enterprises can intelligently secure and prioritize real-time communications, while service providers can deliver reliable, secure real-time services for mobile, UC and social applications.  Sonus offers an award-winning portfolio of hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), Cloud Exchange Networking Platform, Policy/Routing servers and media/signaling gateways. Visit www.sonus.net or call 1-855-GO-SONUS. Follow Sonus on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Sonus' business, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of Sonus' most recent annual or quarterly report filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements represent Sonus' views only as of the date on which such statement is made and should not be relied upon as representing Sonus' views as of any subsequent date. While Sonus may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point, Sonus specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

For Sonus:
Jason Vancura, +1-978-614-8321
jvancura@sonusnet.com

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SOURCE Sonus Networks, Inc.