The Future of Mission-Critical Networks
APAC: 12pm SGT | EMEA: 10:00 AM CET | NA: 11:00 AM EST
Join Andreas Hegers and David Stokes for a 30-minute session on Network Slicing, a powerful technique for secure IP Optical networks.
Why attend?
- See how Network Slicing ensures service segregation in modern mission-critical networks.
- Learn how it guarantees resilience and performance for military C2 traffic and IT/OT traffic in utilities.
- Explore real-world applications in defense and utility networks.
Reserve your spot and discover how Network Slicing is shaping the future of secure connectivity.
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Your Webinar Hosts
David Stokes
Sr. Director IP Optical Solutions Marketing
With nearly a decade at Ribbon, I focus on marketing our IP and Optical solutions portfolio, which includes technologies like IP/MPLS routing, Optical Transport (DWDM, OTN), and converged IP-Optical architectures. My work spans network slicing, 5G xHaul, and solutions for mission-critical networks in sectors such as utilities, transportation, defense, and smart cities, as well as TDM-to-IP migration and converged aggregation for service providers.
I’m passionate about making advanced networking concepts practical and showing how they deliver service segregation, resilience, and guaranteed performance for critical communications, whether it’s Command and Control traffic in defense networks or IT and OT traffic in utilities.
Andreas Hegers
Sr. Director Global Marketing
With over 25 years in the telecom industry, I focus on helping customers modernize mission-critical networks with secure, future-ready solutions. At Ribbon, I work on defense and critical infrastructure strategies, combining technical expertise with a customer-first approach to deliver real-world results.
My experience spans technologies such as Packet-Optical Networks, DWDM, OTN, IP/MPLS routing, SDN, and NFV, supporting sectors like utilities, transportation, defense, and Tier 1 service providers. I’m passionate about bridging technology and business needs, making complex concepts like network slicing easy to understand and showing how they improve resilience, security, and performance for critical communications.
Ribbon Is the Right Way
Ribbon delivers secure cloud communications and IP Optical networking solutions worldwide. Our focus is on deeply engaging with our customers and solving their network problems. 87% of our customers recommend Ribbon's products and solutions.
