Frisco, TX, June 15, 2015 -- GENBAND, a recently named CNBC disruptor and leading provider of real time communications software solutions today announced that its state-of-the-art Network Function Virtualization (NFV) solution has been recognized with a 2015 Pipeline Innovation Award.

“Our panel of judges, composed of Pipeline editors and independent industry experts, was clearly impressed by the quality of GENBAND’s submission and the consistently innovative approach they took when designing their NFV solution,” said Scott St. John, Executive Editor of Pipeline. “This is the kind of vision that will help move the industry forward by simplifying the management of complex communication networks.”

Pipeline 's Innovation Awards are designed to provide the most objective, target-market validation of technological advancements by those that use them to deliver the world's most advanced technology services. Submissions are reviewed and scored by the Pipeline editorial board and finalists are then reviewed by a panel of service provider executives, industry analysts and system integrators.

“Our network functions virtualization program is designed to deliver real benefits to our customers, enabling them to transition to a virtualized, software-based networking environment that delivers advanced features and cost efficiencies while integrating multiple real time communications virtualized functions and an intelligent virtual network function management for a complete solution,” added John McCready, GENBAND’s EVP, Products and Corporate Development.