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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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RIPE NCC ends community projects fund
RIPE NCC ends Community Projects Fund after review of effectiveness and resource use, affecting EUR 1.6 million in grants.
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ARIN releases 2024 annual report
What happened: ARIN publishes 2024 annual report on operations and policy updates On April 8, 2025, ARIN announced the availability of its 2024 Annual Report. This comprehensive document provides an overview of the organization’s activities, including updates from the President…
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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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RIPE NCC and ITU collaborate to promote IPv6 deployment
What happened: RIPE NCC and ITU sign agreement to promote IPv6 and internet development On 7 March 2025, the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) signed a Joint…
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Gábor de Wit named RIPE NCC registry operations chief
What happened: Gábor de Wit appointed as RIPE NCC’s chief registry operations officer The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has announced the appointment of Gábor de Wit as its new Chief Registry Operations Officer (CROO), effective 1 May 2025. In this role, de Wit will…
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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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AFRINIC’s governance challenges and the future of Africa’s internet
Allegations of AFRINIC IP address misappropriation raised concerns over transparency, as 4.1 million addresses were stolen and sold.
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ARIN adds video verification for new Org ID requests
What happened: ARIN introduces enhanced verification for new organization ID requests ARIN announced an update to its verification process for new Organization ID (Org ID) requests. The change introduces an additional step where requesters may be required to complete a video…
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ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh
What happened: ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh on internet resource management The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is bringing its ‘ARIN on the Road’ event to Raleigh, North Carolina, on 13 March 2025. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh…
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ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset
ICANN's March 2025 receiver update records the court appointment of Gowtamsingh Dabee over AFRINIC and makes board reconstruction a legitimacy test.
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APNIC unveils 2025-2026 conference roadmap
APNIC announces 2025-2026 conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India fostering regional internet governance.
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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…
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ARIN updated Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) version
What happened: ARIN updates Number Resource Policy Manual to version 2025.1 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has released an updated version of its Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), version 2025.1, which is now in effect and replaces the previous version.…
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APNIC updates on resource audit at APRICOT 2025
APNIC updates on resource audit progress, findings, investigations, and policy compliance initiatives at APRICOT 2025.
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APNIC faces tough questions on ICP-2 update, finances, and governance at AGM 2025
APNIC’s Executive Council has been grilled over its failure to proactively engage members of the Asia-Pacific internet community on the topic of ICP-2’s long-overdue update. Speaking at the AGM held this week during the APRICOT event, Lu Heng, CEO at LARUS Ltd, was just one vocal…
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