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Internet number resource policy determines how #IPv4, #IPv6, and ASN resources are managed and distributed across the Asia Pacific region. Policy can sometimes seem abstract or administrative, but has real consequences. blog.apnic.net/2026/04/07/apn…

Software systems deal with time differences constantly. If software simply assumes an increasing sequence of counter values, then at rollover time, these time differences will become negative, which may cause the code to fail in surprising ways. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/30/the…

Routing loops cause packets to circulate between routers. This can congest links, enable #DDoS attacks, and ultimately reduce the stability and reliability of the Internet. The good news is that #IPv6 routing loops are easy to prevent. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/26/mak…

eBPF has been widely leveraged to improve network function performance. Can similar benefits be achieved for web servers and microservices? blog.apnic.net/2026/03/25/dem…

Geoff Huston explains the reasons for the CIDR Report, what’s in it, and shares some thoughts as to its usefulness to the Internet routing community today. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/24/the…

Network #automation promises speed but can be risky in a brownfield environment. This post examines the tradeoffs, tool choices, and why a gradual, bottleneck-driven approach is often the most effective way to begin. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/16/get…

The #IPv6 Deployment Workshop at #APRICOT2026 was the first event to use APNIC’s newly developed training lab architecture and the updated IPv6 curriculum. This post explains what changed, how it shaped the workshop, and how it supports future training. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/18/ref…

The APNIC #IPv6 Deployment session at #APRICOT2026 highlighted how and where IPv6 is being deployed in our region, the innovations driving deployment, and the challenges holding it back. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/16/ipv…

During the APNIC Routing Security SIG session, held at #APRICOT2026 in Jakarta, the community heard about six applications of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (#RPKI) to the problem of secure Internet routing. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/12/apn…

George Michaelson reviews Michael Richardson’s IRTF draft, a taxonomy of operational security considerations for manufacturer installed keys and trust anchors. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/11/how…

The APNIC Secretariat is seeking nominations from the community to join the #APNIC62 Program Committee (PC) to assist with developing the conference program. Submit your nomination before. Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 23:00 (UTC +10): research.net/r/YJKN2ZN

Geoff Huston looks at how a consistent time standard is spread across the Internet, and the recent efforts to add an aspect of security to Network Time Protocol (#NTP). blog.apnic.net/2026/03/10/sec…

All seven NIRs participated in the session, reflecting an active and collaborative NIR community across the Asia Pacific region. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/06/nir…

IETF returns to the Asia Pacific region for IETF 125 from 14 - 20 March 2026 in Shenzhen, China. If you're looking to learn something new at #IETF125, start with these sessions: ietf.org/blog/ietf125-n…

APNIC is seeking community volunteers from across the Asia Pacific to contribute to the 2026 APNIC Fellowship program. With a limited number of places available, we offer two ways to contribute: On the Selection committee, and as a mentor. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/05/sha…

How much of the Internet user base can reliably access a DNS server where the only form of access is via IPv6? Geoff Huston investigates. blog.apnic.net/2026/03/02/mea…

Applications for the 2026 APNIC Fellowship and Policy Fellowship programs are open now until 13 March 2026 at 23:45 (UTC +10). Check the comments to why 2025 APNIC Fellows think you should apply. blog.apnic.net/2026/02/27/app…

A recent study of middlebox infrastructure in the Netherlands shows a concentration among a small number of major suppliers, many of them U.S.-based, with implications for dependency and digital sovereignty. Learn more pulse.internetsociety.org/en/blog/2026/0…

At APNIC 61 in Jakarta, the Policy SIG discussed proposals to reduce minimum IPv6 and increase maximum IPv4 delegations, highlighting tradeoffs between efficiency, record-keeping, and network planning. blog.apnic.net/2026/02/24/bal…