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The rule architecture behind LACNIC's transfer market
LACNIC is examined through transfer market architecture as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
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Scarce IPv4 addresses and LACNIC's allocation discretion
LACNIC is examined through IPv4 scarcity as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
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When LACNIC's registry ledger carries gatekeeping force
LACNIC is examined through ledger versus gatekeeper as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
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LACNIC's legitimacy claim in regional registry governance
LACNIC is examined through institutional legitimacy as a registry-governance and institutional-economics problem for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
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LACNIC joins DNS root key signing ceremony 57
LACNIC joins DNS Root Key Signing Ceremony 57 amid KSK rollover. New test tool aims to help operators prepare for the 2026 deadline.
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RIPE defends role after Montenegrin regulator raises concerns
RIPE defends its IP allocation policies after Montenegro’s ARKEP questions its role in managing address space.
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LACNIC works to grow internet resources in Latin America
What happened: LACNIC launches R&D Ambassadors Program to boost local internet leadership LACNIC has initiated its Research and Development (R&D) Ambassadors Program to address internet infrastructure issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative aims to identify and…
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LACNIC 43 focuses on routing security and IPv6 at Bogotá event
LACNIC 43 emphasises routing security and IPv6 adoption in Latin America’s evolving internet infrastructure landscape.
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LACNIC proposes update to ICP-2 principles for RIR governance
What happened: LACNIC proposes changes to ICP-2 RIR governance rules The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) has proposed an update to the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2), a document that outlines the criteria for the recognition and…
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LACNIC 43: Highlights regional challenges and IPv6 progress in Latin America
LACNIC 43 tackles IPv6 gaps, cybersecurity, and digital equity challenges across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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LACNIC 43: Key highlights to look forward to in São Paulo
Exciting event on the horizon for BTW media BTW Media are thrilled to announce their participation in LACNIC 43, taking place from 5 to 9 May 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. This highly anticipated event is a key gathering for professionals in the tech and digital infrastructure…
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LACNIC offers training for safer routing practices in the region
What happened: LACNIC launches training sessions for improved routing security LACNIC has announced a series of technical training sessions aimed at enhancing routing security across the region. The initiative follows a significant rise in routing incidents, particularly in…
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LACNIC focuses on next-gen data centre solutions
What happened: LACNIC unveils new standards for data centre infrastructure LACNIC has announced advancements in data centre infrastructure during its recent conference, LACNIC 43. The organisation emphasised the importance of robust and efficient data centres for the evolving…
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LACNIC launches applied research initiatives for the internet
What happened:LACNIC collaborates on internet infrastructure development LACNIC has launched an Applied Research initiative aimed at strengthening the internet across Latin America and the Caribbean from 2021 to 2025. This effort involves collaboration with academic institutions…
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LACNIC addresses routing incidents affecting internet stability
What happened: LACNIC improves security following routing incidents LACNIC has recently addressed several routing incidents that have impacted internet stability across Latin America and the Caribbean. These disruptions were caused by configuration errors and malicious…
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LACNIC reveals insights on combating modern phishing tactics
What happened: LACNIC highlights urgent phishing trends LACNIC recently published a blog post highlighting three key trends in phishing that have emerged in the cybersecurity landscape. The article emphasises the rise of smishing, which uses SMS to deceive users, accounting for…
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LACNIC measures internet performance during Chile’s blackout
What happened: LACNIC investigates Chile’s significant internet blackout In early March 2025, parts of Chile experienced significant internet outages due to an unexpected blackout. This disruption affected numerous users and businesses across the country, leading to a heightened…
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LACNIC focuses on RPKI security with key rotation strategies
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI security measures LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance the security of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) by implementing a key rotation strategy. This initiative aims to strengthen trust anchors, which are crucial for…
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LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO to enhance internet growth
What happened: LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO LACNIC has appointed Ernesto Majó as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. With over 20 years of experience at LACNIC, Majó has held various roles, including deputy CEO, where he gained…
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LACNIC publishes insights from the ICP-2 principles questionnaire
What happened：LACNIC publishes ICP-2 feedback insights LACNIC has released a comprehensive report detailing the community responses to its ICP-2 principles questionnaire. Open from 8 October to 6 December 2024, the survey attracted 298 individual submissions from the Regional…