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Rüdiger Geib takes the helm at Internet Engineering Task Force and Study Group 12
What happened The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) on November 21 appointed Rudiger Geib as Liaison Manager for the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and Study Group 12 (ITU-T SG12), the standardization arm of the International Telecommunication Union. This group focuses on…
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Countdown begins for ICANN’s board seat 10 selection
What happened The nomination period for Seat 10 on the ICANN Board of Directors will end on December 16, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. Managed by the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), the process is crucial for maintaining ICANN’s role in global internet governance.…
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ICANN announces new leadership: Tripti Sinha and Chris Chapman take top roles
What happened On November 14, 2024, ICANN revealed key leadership appointments following its 81st Public Meeting in Istanbul. Tripti Sinha, a prominent figure in cyber-infrastructure and Internet policy since joining ICANN in 2018, was re-appointed as Chair of the Board of…
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RIPE NCC Billing Procedure 2025: What you need to know
What happened The RIPE NCC has unveiled its updated Billing Procedure for 2025, introducing adjustments to its Charging Scheme. Key changes include a €25 (around $27) increase in fees for internet number resources like IPv4 and IPv6 Provider Independent (PI) assignments. A new…
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APNIC bridges borders at HKNOG 13.0 in Hong Kong
What happened APNIC actively supported and participated in HKNOG 13.0, held on November 1, 2024, in Hong Kong. This bi-annual event, organized by the Hong Kong Network Operators Group, brought together IT professionals, network operators, and engineers to discuss internet…
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ICANN and Smart Africa partner up for internet governance
What happened ICANN and Smart Africa have joined forces to strengthen Internet governance across Africa through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on November 13, 2024. This collaboration marks a significant step toward empowering African stakeholders with the knowledge…
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ICANN’s shift to RDAP: Enhancing internet resource management
What happened ICANN plans to phase out port 43 Whois servers and transition to RDAP. Some TLDs are expected to adopt RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) soon. With its structured data, improved security, and better integration, RDAP is a more advanced solution for querying…
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APNIC showcases DASH and leads RPKI training at HKNOG 13.0
What happened APNIC took part in HKNOG 13.0 on 1 November 2024 in Hong Kong. The event brought together around 370 attendees for training and talks on RPKI, security, AI, and more. Zen Ng presented APNIC’s DASH tool, highlighting its use for routing reports, detecting suspicious…
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ICANN launches new RSP evaluation programme for gTLDs
What happened ICANN introduced the Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program to improve how generic top-level domain (gTLD) operators are assessed for technical and operational readiness. This program standardizes the evaluation process, offering a clear pathway for…
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Jen Linkova receives the final Itojun Service Award at IETF 121
What happened At IETF 121 in Dublin, Jen Linkova received the final Itojun Service Award. She was honoured for her tireless work to make IPv6 deployable in enterprise networks. Her advocacy and contributions to refining IPv6 protocols in standards processes earned this…
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Driving change in internet governance: APNIC at auIGF 2024
What happened APNIC supported and participated in the 2024 Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) in Melbourne on October 28-29. The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss key issues in Internet governance under the theme of ‘Connecting local to…
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42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting: APNIC on digital futures
What happened APNIC participated in the 42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting, held in Taipei on 23 October 2024. The event welcomed approximately 80 entities to hear from speakers on topics including Internet security, AI, IPv6 deployment and much more. APNIC emphasized fostering…
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APNIC strengthens collaboration at KRNOG 2.0 in Seoul
What happened APNIC supported and participated in KRNOG 2.0, held in Seoul, South Korea on 24 October 2024. The Korea Network Operators Group (KRNOG) organized the gathering. It brought together regional and global stakeholders. Attendees discussed internet advancements like IPv6…
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ICANN 81: gTLDs, IDNs, and Africa’s rising voice
The 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is in full swing in Istanbul, Turkey. This week-long gathering of global stakeholders is designed to tackle critical issues from domain name expansion to fostering internet…
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How Chinese military AI is advancing with Meta’s open-source tech
What happened A significant move was made in Chinese military AI. Researchers tied to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have adapted Meta’s open-source Llama model to create an artificial intelligence tool known as “ChatBIT.” This development, highlighted in recent academic…
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Is IPv6 essential? APNIC’s chief scientist questions the shift
image source: APNIC blog What happened Amid the endless debate surrounding internet protocols, Geoff Huston, chief scientist at the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), suggests that IPv6—the internet protocol once deemed essential for growth—is perhaps no longer…
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AFRINIC's election clock is now a test of registry trust
The 2024 SCJ 473 judgment restored AFRINIC's Official Receiver order and made the election timetable a member-verifiable legitimacy test.
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APRICOT 2025 invites presentations: Be part of the conversation
What happened The APRICOT 2025 Program Committee (PC) has launched its call for presentations, inviting industry experts to contribute to the conference scheduled for February 19 to 27, 2025, in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This year’s event promises to explore a diverse array of…
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The APRICOT 2025 Program Committee to be held in Malaysia
What happened One of the largest international internet conferences in the Asia-Pacific region, APRICOT (Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies) 2025 Program Committee is seeking contributions for presentations and tutorials. The conference schedule…
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APNIC launches new registry API to streamline network operations
What happened APNIC has officially launched its new registry API, responding to requests from its members for a more efficient way to manage network resources. This API allows users to automate tasks that previously required manual intervention, such as retrieving delegation…
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