Modernize Utility Networks Without Disruption
Join David Stokes and Mahendra Harish for a 30‑minute webinar on securely migrating utility networks to future‑ready IP Optical architectures without disrupting mission‑critical operations.
Why attend?
- Move from TDM to IP/MPLS with zero disruption
- Secure infrastructure with Layer 1 encryption, MACsec, and IP security
- Build resilient, long‑haul utility networks
- Scale with hybrid IP Optical platforms (Neptune & Apollo)
Reserve your spot to see how Ribbon enables confident modernization.
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.
Mahendra Harish
Regional Sales Director ANZ & Pacific Islands
Mahendra Harish is Regional Sales Director for ANZ & Pacific Islands, with over 20 years of experience across the ICT industry. His career spans senior sales leadership roles with global telecom vendors as well as co‑founding an AI‑driven retail technology startup, giving him a unique blend of enterprise scale and entrepreneurial insight.
Mahendra specializes in telecom and enterprise technology sales, channel development, and go‑to‑market execution across ANZ and the wider region. He has led complex, multimillion‑dollar engagements and helped customers adopt innovative, data‑driven solutions to drive measurable business outcomes.
He is passionate about working at the intersection of telecommunications, emerging technologies, SaaS, and AI, and helping organizations turn ambitious ideas into scalable, real‑world success.
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.
