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LACNIC’s NRO RPKI program: Highlights and goals
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI program security Earlier this year, LACNIC launched the NRO RPKI Program, aiming to enhance the security and resilience of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services. The programme’s primary goal is to raise awareness within the…
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RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans
What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…
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ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication
What happened: ARIN strengthens security by locking inactive accounts The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has enforced a security measure locking ARIN Online accounts that lack multifactor authentication (MFA) and have been inactive for a prolonged period. This…
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RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes
What happened: RIPE NCC shares IPv4 stats, urges resource review RIPE NCC, the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, has announced key updates for its members as 2024 draws to a close. Members are advised to review and update billing…
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LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs
What happened: Traffic abuse incidents escalate globally Internet exchange points (IXPs) are crucial for the interconnection of autonomous networks, enabling Internet service providers (ISPs) to efficiently exchange traffic. However, these infrastructures are susceptible to…
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IETF completes second IASA2 retrospective report
What happened: Review of IETF administrative support activity since 2021 The IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) has completed the second retrospective of the IETF Administrative Support Activity version 2.0 (IASA2), following the guidelines set in BCP 101. The report, which was…
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APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy
What happened: APNIC and NIRs collaborate on audit process APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) has initiated a comprehensive delegation audit across its registry and National Internet Registries (NIRs). This move is part of APNIC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that IP…
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LACNIC collaborates with regional leaders for digital security
What happened: LACNIC enhances regional cooperation efforts In 2024, LACNIC strengthened its commitment to the region by collaborating closely with governments, regulators, judges, prosecutors, and security forces across Latin America and the Caribbean. These partnerships have…
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ICANN to Host 2025 Middle East DNS Forum in Bahrain
What happened: The 2025 Middle East DNS Forum to be held in Bahrain on 29-30 April as a hybrid event The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain, has announced the 2025 Middle…
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APNIC participates in APIGA Australia 2024
What happened: APNIC at APIGA Australia 2024 APNIC participated in the inaugural Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy Australia (APIGA Australia), held from 20 to 21 November 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The two-day event, hosted by auDA, featured interactive sessions and…
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APNIC shares insights at the 2024 Internet Conference
What happened: APNIC engages at the 2024 Internet Conference APNIC participated in the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which took place from 19 to 22 November 2024 in Wuzhen, China. The conference featured an opening ceremony, a main forum, and 24 specialised…
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What is AFRINIC?
In today’s interconnected world, the management of internet resources, such as IP addresses and domain names, is crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient digital operations. One organization that plays a vital role in this process across Africa is AFRINIC — the African Network…
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IETF Administration LLC reveals its 2025 draft budget plans
What happened: IETF Administration LLC announces 2025 budget The IETF Administration LLC has released its draft budget for 2025, inviting community feedback on its financial plans. Key figures include total revenue projected at approximately $13.6 million, up from $13.4 million…
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EC responds to findings of the 2024 APNIC survey
What happened: APNIC reveals findings from 2024 survey The Executive Council (EC) of APNIC has published its response to the 2024 APNIC Survey, an essential initiative aimed at gauging community satisfaction with APNIC’s services. This survey plays a crucial role in shaping…
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ICANN seeks nominations for fellowship mentors
What happened: ICANN invites nominations for mentors and selection committee members in its Fellowship Program ICANN has launched the nomination process for Fellowship Program mentors and Selection Committee members, encouraging its Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory…
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ARIN supports network time foundation with community grant
What happened The Network Time Foundation (NTF), a 2023 ARIN Community Grant recipient, used the funding to design, implement, and test the NTP TCP Services Daemon (ntptsd). This project upgrades the traditional NTP system, which relies on the less secure UDP protocol, by…
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APNIC’s response to 2024 survey: A roadmap for 2025
What happened: APNIC responds to 2024 survey feedback APNIC’s Executive Council (EC) has published its official response to the 2024 APNIC Survey on December 13. It provides insights into how community feedback will shape its priorities moving forward. The survey, which is…
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The future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in global finance
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a significant topic of discussion in global finance. As central banks explore their potential, CBDCs promise to transform payment systems, financial inclusion, and the role of monetary policy. However, challenges remain, and…
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ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need
What happened: ARIN hosts holiday toy drive for local families ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, has organized a holiday toy drive to support local families in need. This initiative is part of ARIN’s commitment to giving back to the community during the holiday…
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APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security
What happened: APNIC explores transition to post-quantum cryptography In the final episode of the PING podcast for 2024, Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at APNIC, highlights the urgency of transitioning from traditional public-private key cryptography methods, such as RSA and ECC…
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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