Sipera Systems, Inc. manufactures unified communications (UC) security solutions that simplify and accelerate the adoption of VoIP and UC. The company provides E-SBC, a session border controller for small companies and enterprises; a line of UC-Sec security appliances; and managed services, including UC security monitoring and management services. It also operates a research facility to muncover the vulnerabilities of UC and VoIP. The company offers its solutions for deploying secure VoIP, SIP trunks, video conferencing, cloud-based communications, instant messaging, and collaboration tools. It offers its solutions for enterprises, industries, service providers, and small medium businesses through communications, IT, and security resellers and distributors around the world. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. As of October 4, 2011, Sipera Systems, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Avaya Inc.