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RIR Watchdog, Case File, NRS, ICANN, IETF, History of Internet, and NOG sessions.

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What is ICANN? Inside the non-profit org that ensures the stability of the internet

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What is ICANN? Inside the non-profit org that ensures the stability of the internet

ICANN, a non-profit org since 1998, manages global domain names/IP addresses, prioritising internet stability amid geopolitical tensions.

May 10, 2024
Ofcom proposes stringent child safety measures online

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Ofcom proposes stringent child safety measures online

The proposed code includes stringent age verification processes, improved content filters, and 40 additional checks.

May 8, 2024
What to understand about APNIC IPv6 addresses?

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What to understand about APNIC IPv6 addresses?

APNIC, manages IPv6 and IPv4 allocations, important for IPv6 adoption for future Internet growth and network scalability.

May 1, 2024
APNIC at PCTA Tech Show: Analyst Mulingbayan fields inquiries

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APNIC at PCTA Tech Show: Analyst Mulingbayan fields inquiries

APNIC’s senior internet resource analyst, Anna Mulingbayan tutored 200 entities about internet exchange points and routing.

Apr 30, 2024
How to get an APNIC IPv6 address?

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How to get an APNIC IPv6 address?

Whether you’re setting up a website, launching a new online service, or expanding your network infrastructure, obtaining an IP address is one of the fundamental steps in establishing connectivity. For those in the Asia-Pacific region, the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre…

Apr 26, 2024
ICANN commits $200M to support internet development program

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ICANN commits $200M to support internet development program

ICANN Grant Program seeks to empower the global internet community through strategic funding, enhancing the internet for future generations

Apr 26, 2024
How many regional internet registry are there?

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How many regional internet registry are there?

How many regional internet registry are there? company intelligence explains what the organisation operates, where it is exposed, and how its services, customers, partnerships, ownership signals, public evidence, and market role connect to internet infrastructure. The summary…

Apr 26, 2024
ICANN announces DNS training for all internet service providers

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ICANN announces DNS training for all internet service providers

DNS training, starting on April 29, aim to equip ISPs with a comprehensive understanding of DNS architecture and operational mechanisms.

Apr 24, 2024
ICANN launches Emergency Assistance Program during crises

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ICANN launches Emergency Assistance Program during crises

ICANN has forged agreements with three key organisations, including the ETC, NetHope, and TSF, to solve internet accessibility.

Apr 18, 2024
ICANN 80 preview: How to create a sustainable internet?

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ICANN 80 preview: How to create a sustainable internet?

ICANN 80 Policy Forum will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, spanning from 10–13 June 2024. This four-day meeting will delve into critical issues facing the Internet ecosystem. About ICANN 80 Policy Forum ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a global…

Apr 12, 2024
RIPE NCC engages in ITU Forum, boosts work with CIS countries

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RIPE NCC engages in ITU Forum, boosts work with CIS countries

Discussions at the forum focused on capacity-building and IPv6 deployment in Asia, with exchanges with Armenian and Kazakh operator unions.

Apr 12, 2024
LACNIC migrates to new RPKI system

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LACNIC migrates to new RPKI system

LACNIC’s April migration to a new RPKI system promises stability, incorporating IETF standards and open-source tech.

Apr 11, 2024
2024 ICANN Middle East DNS Forum: What to expect

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2024 ICANN Middle East DNS Forum: What to expect

ICANN announces 10th anniversary of MEDNSF on April 24-25, 2024, online and in Rabat, Morocco, aiming to shape the future of the DNS.

Apr 11, 2024
ARIN improves RPKI services to enhance routing security

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ARIN improves RPKI services to enhance routing security

ARIN is intensifying efforts to boost routing security, streamlining RPKI and IRR services. Future initiatives include a new BGP security tool. ARIN 53 conference set to take place in Bridgetown, Barbados Enhancing routing security: ARIN’s ongoing efforts Encouraging and…

Apr 11, 2024
ARIN 53 conference set to take place in Bridgetown, Barbados

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ARIN 53 conference set to take place in Bridgetown, Barbados

ARIN 53 conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, from April 14-17, 2024, focuses on internet governance and policy updates.

Apr 10, 2024
ICANN seeks NextGen@ICANN Program applications from universities

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ICANN seeks NextGen@ICANN Program applications from universities

ICANN is currently seeking applications for the NextGen@ICANN Program, targeting university students aged 18 to 30 in the Asia Pacific region.

Apr 10, 2024
Migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system

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Migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system

In April, LACNIC will migrate to the new RPKI resource authentication system, which has already reached a 50% adoption rate in IPv4 and nearly 40% in IPv6. The new RPKI system LACNIC’s new RPKI system will be operational during the week of 15 to 22 April and will incorporate the…

Apr 10, 2024
ICANN 79 review: Shaping the future of internet governance

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ICANN 79 review: Shaping the future of internet governance

APNIC engaged in the ICANN 79 meeting, contributing to discussions on internet governance and infrastructure.

Apr 4, 2024
ICANN announces details for Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2024

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ICANN announces details for Asia Pacific Domain Name System Forum 2024

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has unveiled the itinerary for the Asia Pacific (APAC) Domain Name System (DNS) Forum 2024. Scheduled to take place from July 23-24, this hybrid event will be hosted at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia.…

Apr 3, 2024
IPv6 over networks of resource-constrained nodes

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IPv6 over networks of resource-constrained nodes

On March 22, 2024, L. Iannone, a researcher at Huawei Technologies France, presented a new approach called Path-Aware Semantic Addressing (PASA) for improving Internet connections in networks with limited resources. He confirmed that the main technical details have remained…

Mar 28, 2024

Session Map

Governance Branch

RIR Watchdog

Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.

Open RIR Watchdog

Case File

Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.

Open Case File

Number Resource Society

Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.

Open NRS Session

ICANN

DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.

Open ICANN Session

IETF

Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.

Open IETF Session

History of Internet

Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.

Open History Session

NOGs

Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.

Open NOGs Session