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Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)

byCisco Systems
in Enterprise SBC
4.9

Overview

Product Information on Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)?

Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is a software that facilitates secure and seamless connectivity for voice over IP communications across enterprise networks and service provider boundaries. The software enables interoperability between different signaling and media protocols, supports session management, and provides features such as call admission control, media transcoding, and protocol interworking. CUBE addresses business requirements related to unified communications by allowing integration of voice services with cloud or hosted collaboration solutions while maintaining security, regulatory compliance, and policy enforcement. The software also enables connectivity for remote sites and facilitates migration between traditional telephony and IP-based communication systems, supporting centralized configuration and reducing complexity in network management.

Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Pricing

Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) is software that is typically licensed based on the number of concurrent sessions or calls it handles. The pricing structure often includes different tiers depending on session capacity, and may require additional licensing for advanced features. This software is usually purchased as a perpetual or subscription license, with maintenance and support available as optional add-ons.

Overall experience with Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)

SENIOR VOICE NETWORK ENGINEER
3B - 10B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“If Cisco is your PBX, CUBE is your SBC.”

5.0
Jan 31, 2024
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SENIOR ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“They are not the best!”

1.0
Feb 8, 2024
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Reviews and Ratings

4.9

(9 Ratings)

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  • SENIOR VOICE NETWORK ENGINEER
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    If Cisco is your PBX, CUBE is your SBC.

    5.0
    Jan 31, 2024
    CUBE has been a pleasure to use through its evolution time line.
  • SENIOR VOICE NETWORK ENGINEER
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    If Cisco is your PBX, CUBE is your SBC.

    5.0
    Jan 31, 2024
    CUBE has been a pleasure to use through its evolution time line.
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Reviewer Insights for: Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE)
Performance of Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Across Market Features

Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) Likes & Dislikes

Like

Cisco keeps adding new function. Cisco is committed to the success of this function as it adds new capabilities with Webex and MS Teams. Simple and consistent CLI interface allows for fast implementation.

Like

Cisco keeps adding new function. Cisco is committed to the success of this function as it adds new capabilities with Webex and MS Teams. Simple and consistent CLI interface allows for fast implementation.

Like

Cisco keeps adding new function. Cisco is committed to the success of this function as it adds new capabilities with Webex and MS Teams. Simple and consistent CLI interface allows for fast implementation.

Dislike

The CLI, is confusing and working directly on the running config can cause issues. The missing of a web interface for troubleshooting The missing of a troubleshooting tool that collect call logs and show them in a GUI like other vendor's SBCs does

Dislike

The CLI, is confusing and working directly on the running config can cause issues. The missing of a web interface for troubleshooting The missing of a troubleshooting tool that collect call logs and show them in a GUI like other vendor's SBCs does

Dislike

The CLI, is confusing and working directly on the running config can cause issues. The missing of a web interface for troubleshooting The missing of a troubleshooting tool that collect call logs and show them in a GUI like other vendor's SBCs does