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ICANN 83 Policy Forum Czech Prague: A global stage for internet governance and IP policy
ICANN 83 heads to Prague in 9-12 June 2025, focusing on internet policy, IP resources, and global collaboration.
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IP address allocation for individuals: Should RIRs do more?
ARIN community discusses the feasibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals A lively discussion has emerged within the ARIN community regarding the possibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals directly from RIRs. Historically, RIRs such as ARIN have allocated IP…
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Cloud Innovation welcomes AFRINIC Receiver, urges continued allocation of IP addresses to ensure African business growth
Cloud Innovation, an IP management service for Africa, has issued a public statement fully supporting the Mauritius Supreme Court’s recent confirmation of Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee as the official receiver of AFRINIC—the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. In its letter…
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LACNIC 43: Key highlights to look forward to in São Paulo
Exciting event on the horizon for BTW media BTW Media are thrilled to announce their participation in LACNIC 43, taking place from 5 to 9 May 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. This highly anticipated event is a key gathering for professionals in the tech and digital infrastructure…
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LACNIC offers training for safer routing practices in the region
What happened: LACNIC launches training sessions for improved routing security LACNIC has announced a series of technical training sessions aimed at enhancing routing security across the region. The initiative follows a significant rise in routing incidents, particularly in…
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Ofcom bans global titles leasing
Ofcom bans the leasing of Global Titles to effectively combat network exploitation, significantly enhancing consumer protection and security.
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IETF 122 post-meeting survey reveals mixed feedback
What happened: IETF 122 survey highlights areas of discontent and room for improvement IETF 122 took place from 15 to 21 March 2025 in Bangkok, with a mix of 752 onsite and 549 remote entities. A post-meeting survey was conducted with 244 responses — 196 from onsite and 48 from…
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Dutch ministry visits RIPE NCC
RIPE NCC hosts Dutch Ministry delegation to discuss RIPE NCC’s role in Internet governance, policies and security at the RIPE NCC Amsterdam office.
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Google found guilty of illegal advertising monopoly by US court
A US judge ruled Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising, marking its second antitrust defeat this year.
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ARIN seeks feedback on ICP-2, updated RIR governance draft
What happened: ARIN seeks global feedback on revised RIR governance framework On 14 April 2025, ARIN announced the start of a public consultation regarding a draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries.” This…
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IETF 122 discusses Key DNS enhancements
Key updates on DNS protocols and security from IETF 122, highlighting their importance for internet safety.
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RIPE NCC introduces partial payment option
RIPE NCC introduces an online partial payment option, allowing members to make flexible payments through the LIR Portal, enhancing billing management.
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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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ICANN seeks NomCom leadership for 2026
What happened: ICANN seeks Chair and Chair-Elect for 2026 NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has officially announced a call for expressions of interest for the positions of Chair and Chair-Elect for the 2026 Nominating Committee (NomCom). This…
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X86 Network returns as top-tier Diamond Sponsor for MyNOG-12 2025
X86 Network has once again pledged its commitment to Malaysia’s digital advancement by returning as the top-tier Diamond Sponsor of MyNOG-12, the country’s foremost gathering for network operators and internet infrastructure professionals. Having previously sponsored MyNOG-9 and…
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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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Thai Customs Department: Facilitating trade and security
Balancing efficiency and regulatory compliance The Thai Customs Department, operating under the Ministry of Finance, serves as a cornerstone of Thailand’s economic infrastructure. Responsible for managing over £50 billion in annual import-export transactions, the agency ensures…
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Cisco bolsters IETF support with $1.3M equipment donation
Cisco donates $1.3 million in equipment to IETF, enhancing meeting networks for global internet standardisation efforts.
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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.
Open NOGs Session