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Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner, securing Republican control
What happened: Olivia Trusty nominated for FCC commissioner by Trump President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Olivia Trusty for a commissioner position at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trusty, a seasoned Republican Senate aide, currently serves as a professional…
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2024 Review: ICANN’s global tech collaborations
In 2024, ICANN’s Technical Engagement team held 207 events to boost internet stability, DNS best practices, and partnerships.
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RIPE NCC 2025 invoices and payment extensions
RIPE NCC will issue 2025 invoices in January and provide payment extensions for members affected by crises.
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Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions
Nominations for four APNIC Executive Council positions must be submitted by 6 February 2025 via the official form
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IETF LLC takes over RFC production center
IETF LLC takes over RFC Production Center management from AMS to drive RFC Series evolution, with new roles and cost savings.
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ARIN updates Trust Anchor Locator for improved RPKI validation
What happened: ARIN updates TAL to enhance RPKI verification process ARIN has announced a change to its Trust Anchor Locator (TAL), which is crucial for verifying certificates and Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) repository.…
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ICANN Roadshow sparks dialogue on DNS Security in Jamaica
ICANN’s December 2024 Jamaica roadshow covered DNS security, the gTLD program, and digital transformation, engaging 150+ entities.
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RIPE NCC to host SEE 13 meeting in Bulgaria
What happened: RIPE NCC publishes announcement of SEE 13th meeting The RIPE NCC has announced that its SEE 13 meeting will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 7-8, 2025. This event aims to bring together industry professionals, including network engineers and technology experts…
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ARIN opens 55 fellowship applications for 2025
What happened: ARIN opens applications for 55 fellowships in 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially announced the opening of 55 fellowship applications for its 2025 program. The fellowship aims to promote the development of future leaders in…
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LACNIC invites presentations for internet development forum
What happened: Internet forum offers presentation opportunities The LACNIC Technical Forum has announced its call for presentations focused on regional internet development. This event, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 5 to 9 May, is part of the LACNIC 43 conference. After…
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ARIN explores methods to improve the value of IXPs
What happened: ARIN explores the value of IXPs ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has published a blog discussing the role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the global internet infrastructure and how they can be optimized to add more value to the network ecosystem.…
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LACNIC shapes encryption legislation across the Southern Cone
What happened: Encryption regulations study in the Southern Cone LACNIC has released an insightful study detailing the legislative landscape of encryption in the Southern Cone, focusing on Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Conducted by Thobias Prado Moura, the…
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ARIN launches initiatives to support IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN introduces new programs to support IPv6 adoption ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has launched a series of new initiatives aimed at supporting IPv6 adoption and improving internet resource management across North America. These initiatives include…
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LACNIC unveils new insights into cryptography regulations
What happened: Cryptography regulations analysed in Southern Cone LACNIC recently published a comprehensive analysis of cryptography legislation across five Southern Cone countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This project, part of LACNIC’s Líderes Program…
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APNIC highlights Afghanistan’s digital resilience at AFNOG 2024
APNIC showcased Afghanistan’s resilience at AFNOG 2024, highlighting cybersecurity.
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ARIN launches initiatives to boost IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN unveils initiatives to accelerate IPv6 adoption and network growth ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at accelerating IPv6 adoption and supporting network growth across North America. The announcement…
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LACNIC forum calls for talks on regional internet growth
What happened: LACNIC opens call for forum presentations The LACNIC Technical Forum has opened its call for presentations, inviting experts to share their insights on regional internet development. Now in its eighth edition, the forum will take place in San Pablo, Brazil, from 5…
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APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late?
APNIC’s 2024 initiatives, including Myanmar’s IXP and Malaysia’s LUCI project
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ARIN launches new IP management service
What happened: ARIN launched enhanced IP management service for streamlined resource allocation The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially launched a new IP address management service designed to improve how IP resources are allocated and managed. According…
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LACNIC enhances RPKI security with a comprehensive checklist
What happened: RPKI enhancements by LACNIC improve security In early January 2025, LACNIC announced the implementation of an advanced system to enhance the security of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). This initiative focuses on managing cryptographic entities…
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RIR Watchdog
Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.
Open RIR WatchdogCase File
Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.
Open Case FileNumber Resource Society
Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.
Open NRS SessionICANN
DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.
Open ICANN SessionIETF
Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.
Open IETF SessionHistory of Internet
Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.
Open History SessionNOGs
Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.
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