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APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

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APNIC participates at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing

APNIC strengthens ties with CNNIC at CNIRC 2024 in Beijing, promoting collaboration on IPv6, RPKI, and Internet development.

Dec 23, 2024
ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project

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ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project

What happened: Internet2 receives $7,000 ARIN grant for IPv6 project The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has provided a $7,000 grant to Internet2, a non-profit advanced technology community, to support its IPv6 Test Pod project. The initiative focuses on…

Dec 23, 2024
LACNIC’s NRO RPKI program: Highlights and goals

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LACNIC’s NRO RPKI program: Highlights and goals

What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI program security Earlier this year, LACNIC launched the NRO RPKI Program, aiming to enhance the security and resilience of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services. The programme’s primary goal is to raise awareness within the…

Dec 20, 2024
RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans

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RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans

What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…

Dec 20, 2024
ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication

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ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication

What happened: ARIN strengthens security by locking inactive accounts The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has enforced a security measure locking ARIN Online accounts that lack multifactor authentication (MFA) and have been inactive for a prolonged period. This…

Dec 20, 2024
RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

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RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

What happened: RIPE NCC shares IPv4 stats, urges resource review RIPE NCC, the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, has announced key updates for its members as 2024 draws to a close. Members are advised to review and update billing…

Dec 19, 2024
LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

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LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

What happened: Traffic abuse incidents escalate globally Internet exchange points (IXPs) are crucial for the interconnection of autonomous networks, enabling Internet service providers (ISPs) to efficiently exchange traffic. However, these infrastructures are susceptible to…

Dec 19, 2024
APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

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APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

What happened: APNIC and NIRs collaborate on audit process APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) has initiated a comprehensive delegation audit across its registry and National Internet Registries (NIRs). This move is part of APNIC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that IP…

Dec 19, 2024
LACNIC collaborates with regional leaders for digital security

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LACNIC collaborates with regional leaders for digital security

What happened: LACNIC enhances regional cooperation efforts In 2024, LACNIC strengthened its commitment to the region by collaborating closely with governments, regulators, judges, prosecutors, and security forces across Latin America and the Caribbean. These partnerships have…

Dec 18, 2024
APNIC participates in APIGA Australia 2024

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APNIC participates in APIGA Australia 2024

What happened: APNIC at APIGA Australia 2024 APNIC participated in the inaugural Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy Australia (APIGA Australia), held from 20 to 21 November 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The two-day event, hosted by auDA, featured interactive sessions and…

Dec 18, 2024
APNIC shares insights at the 2024 Internet Conference

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APNIC shares insights at the 2024 Internet Conference

What happened: APNIC engages at the 2024 Internet Conference APNIC participated in the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which took place from 19 to 22 November 2024 in Wuzhen, China. The conference featured an opening ceremony, a main forum, and 24 specialised…

Dec 17, 2024
What is AFRINIC?

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What is AFRINIC?

In today’s interconnected world, the management of internet resources, such as IP addresses and domain names, is crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient digital operations. One organization that plays a vital role in this process across Africa is AFRINIC — the African Network…

Dec 17, 2024
EC responds to findings of the 2024 APNIC survey

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EC responds to findings of the 2024 APNIC survey

What happened: APNIC reveals findings from 2024 survey The Executive Council (EC) of APNIC has published its response to the 2024 APNIC Survey, an essential initiative aimed at gauging community satisfaction with APNIC’s services. This survey plays a crucial role in shaping…

Dec 16, 2024
ARIN supports network time foundation with community grant

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ARIN supports network time foundation with community grant

What happened The Network Time Foundation (NTF), a 2023 ARIN Community Grant recipient, used the funding to design, implement, and test the NTP TCP Services Daemon (ntptsd). This project upgrades the traditional NTP system, which relies on the less secure UDP protocol, by…

Dec 16, 2024
APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025

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APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025

What happened: APNIC responds to 2024 survey feedback APNIC’s Executive Council (EC) has published its official response to the 2024 APNIC Survey on December 13. It provides insights into how community feedback will shape its priorities moving forward. The survey, which is…

Dec 16, 2024
ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need

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ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need

What happened: ARIN hosts holiday toy drive for local families ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, has organized a holiday toy drive to support local families in need. This initiative is part of ARIN’s commitment to giving back to the community during the holiday…

Dec 13, 2024
APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security

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APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security

What happened: APNIC explores transition to post-quantum cryptography In the final episode of the PING podcast for 2024, Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at APNIC, highlights the urgency of transitioning from traditional public-private key cryptography methods, such as RSA and ECC…

Dec 13, 2024
LACNIC publishes RFC 9660 to enhance IP address management

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LACNIC publishes RFC 9660 to enhance IP address management

What happened LACNIC has announced the publication of RFC 9660. The document, developed over several years, outlines a new protocol related to the distribution of IP addresses in Latin America and the Caribbean. It addresses key issues such as address allocation and network…

Dec 13, 2024
Navigating change: RIPE NCC’s 2025 strategy

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Navigating change: RIPE NCC’s 2025 strategy

What happened: How RIPE NCC will tackle security, diversity, and sustainability in 2025 In RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) staff presentation which was published on RIPE NCC’s official Youtube channel on December 9, RIPE NCC’s CEO, Hans Petter Holen…

Dec 13, 2024
AFRINIC IPv6 allocations: Is African internet finally stabilising?

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AFRINIC IPv6 allocations: Is African internet finally stabilising?

What happened AFRINIC has expanded its IPv6 address allocations across the continent, in an attempt to create a more reliable and scalable internet infrastructure. As of November 2024, AFRINIC holds over 1 million /32 blocks of available IPv6 address space, distributed to network…

Dec 12, 2024

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North America governance, transfer-market behavior, and member process monitoring.

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RIPE NCC

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APNIC

Allocation pressure, policy adaptation, and Asia Pacific institutional execution.

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AFRINIC

Election process, legal continuity, and board legitimacy under institutional stress.

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Institutional adaptation and ICP-2 governance trajectory in Latin America.

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