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Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) vs. EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge

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    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is a session border controller, which provides session control, security, interworking, and demarcation. CUBE is a software product available for licensing on the Cisco IOS® and Cisco IOS XE Software which runs on Cisco enterprise routers, but is also available for licensing as a software load for a virtual container.N/A

    EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge

    N/AN/AThe EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge are session border controllers developed by Edgewater Networks in San Jose, California, now owned and supported by Ribbon Communications since the company's acquisition of Edgewater Networks.N/A
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    Usability
    9.0
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    Support Rating
    8.0
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    If you are in an environment that is primarily Cisco and switching from PRI circuits or other non-SIP circuits and are generally considered to be on an enterprise-grade platform, CUBE is likely a solid choice for you. From my experience, I cannot speak to the video handling that CUBE offers as we do not employ that, so hopefully other reviews will provide insight on that.
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • B2B UA
    • SIP profile
    • Multiple tenants
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Syntax input should be easier to read and write. For I.E: voice, translations are similar to SED (Stream Editor). Sometimes regular expression is hard to understand for new users.
    • Virtual Cube software stability
    • Cube redundancy setup (defining control interfaces, tracks, setting thresholds and reloads). Redundancy setup should be an automated process, where a user can initiate a setup wizard and then just input key information such as the IP address of Cubes and the exclusive IP address, etc.
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Usability
    Cisco
    The flexibility is great for leveraging SIP profiles and dial peers.
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    I've been using Cube for years and I like the way Cube handles a call. Minimum administration required once everything is set up correctly.
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    We previously used other SBC's but weren't satisfied with the performance. The support wasn't there and constant RMA's for defective hardware. Although the CUBE is expensive, it saves time and resources on support. Robust features and no downtime in 3 years. I don't believe many vendors offer products to compete in this space. You will regret to decision to go with cheaper SBC's.
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    Ribbon Communications
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Positive impact, saving on monthly phone bills due to sip trunk migration.
    • Positive, using a couple of CUBEs to concentrate several SIP trunk.
    • Positive, using a couple of CUBEs to route several branch outbound and inbound calls.
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    Ribbon Communications
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