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DirJournal Editorial Verdict

RingCentral has cleared DirJournal's 12-point manual editorial audit and is verified as an active Business Phone Services entity. Last reviewed August 9, 2026.

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Editorial Verification

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Last Reviewed: August 9, 2026
  • 200 OK StatusVerified

    Primary website is live, secure (HTTPS), and free of malware.

  • Domain AgeVerified

    Real-world domain age (≥1 yr, verified via the Wayback Machine) OR pre-migration legacy ID OR ≥2 years of platform tenure. Survival across multiple search-engine update cycles is itself a trust signal.

  • Schema ValidationVerified

    Valid Organization / ProfessionalService JSON-LD emitted on every page load — checked at render time.

  • Citation ClarityVerified

    Verified outbound links to at least two authoritative sources (social profiles, sameAs URLs).

  • Operational HistoryVerified

    Minimum 12-month active history in the claimed industry — derived from the business's founding year, Wayback-verified domain age, or listing tenure (any one signal passes).

  • Entity RegistrationVerified

    Cross-referenced with official state or country business registries.

  • Physical FootprintVerified

    Verified non-virtual presence via Google Maps or official lease documentation.

  • Active LeadershipVerified

    Confirmation of key team members and executive roles.

  • NAP ConsistencyVerified

    Verified match of Name, Address, and Phone data across platforms.

  • Professional LicensingPending Manual Review

    Verification of required industry-specific certifications or licenses.

  • Sentiment AuditPending Manual Review

    Manual review of third-party reputation signals (BBB, Trustpilot, etc.).

  • Editorial DiscretionVerified

    Final human review to ensure the business provides genuine value.

About

RingCentral

RingCentral is a cloud-based unified communications and contact center company founded in 1999 by Vlad Shmunis (CEO) and Vlad Vendrow (CTO) in Belmont, California. The company went public in 2013 on the NYSE under ticker RNG and reported approximately $2.5 billion in annual revenue for 2025 with 3,126 employees globally, with Shmunis having returned to the CEO role in 2024. RingCentral's flagship product RingEX combines business phone (VoIP), team messaging, and video meetings, while RingCX delivers cloud contact center capabilities, and its AI Receptionist and AI Conversation Expert products bring generative AI into everyday business communications. Notable acquisitions include Glip (2015, team messaging), Dimelo (2018, digital customer engagement), Connect First (2019, contact center), DeepAffects (2020, conversation intelligence), Kindite (2021, encrypted communications), and Hopin (2023, video/events). RingCentral serves businesses across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and integrates deeply with Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and Salesforce.

DirJournal's Perspective · Human-in-the-Loop

Editorial analysis

RingCentral distinguishes itself in the communications sector by offering an integrated VoIP platform that combines messaging, video meetings, and phone services specifically tailored for small businesses. Potential clients should note that while the company advertises available pricing and deals, this listing remains unverified and currently has no user reviews for reference.

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Frequently Asked

About RingCentral

What does RingCentral do?
RingCentral is a cloud-based unified communications and contact center company founded in 1999 by Vlad Shmunis (CEO) and Vlad Vendrow (CTO) in Belmont, California.
Where is RingCentral based?
RingCentral is based in Belmont, California, United States.
When was RingCentral founded?
RingCentral was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years.
Technical Grounding
JSON-LDOrganization
Location
Belmont, California, United States
Founded
1999
Team Size
250+ employees

Social Media

Digital Footprint · Technical Entity Graph
  • Website
  • Schema Type
    Organization
  • JSON-LD
    Active
  • NAP Vault ID
    Not assigned
  • Social Profiles
    2 verified profiles
  • Platform Tenure
    2 years on DirJournal
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@type
Organization
areaServed
United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia-Pacific

Knows About

UCaaSVoIPBusiness Phone SystemsContact CenterRingEXRingCXTeam MessagingVideo Conferencing

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