article about msft going away from their on prem border session controller ip .......me: might be related to the 8 direct routing as a service which uses a hosted cloud bsc? yah , think?
gemini says:'8x8 does not manufacture physical session border controllers (SBCs). However, they offer a cloud-based Direct Routing as a Service (DRaaS) for Microsoft Teams that eliminates the need for on-premise SBCs.
Traditional Direct Routing solutions require a Session Border Controller (SBC) to ensure proper data transfer and security between networks. 8x8's DRaaS simplifies this process by providing a cloud-hosted SBC, making it more cost-effective and flexible than traditional on-premise solutions.
In essence, 8x8's DRaaS acts as a virtual SBC, offering the same functionality without the need for additional hardware. This allows businesses to connect their Microsoft Teams environment to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) without the complexities and costs associated with managing physical SBCs.'
