RIPE 90 feedback is in, policy proposals are under discussion, the season of Internet governance events is upon us, and the RIPE NomCom has made its decision on the next RIPE Chair Team.

The Domain ASN Mapper represents a critical foundational component of the Domain Reputation Measure project funded by RIPE NCC Community Projects. This component enables large-scale analysis of domain infrastructure by resolving DNS records and mapping them to Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). This capability forms the backbone of our comprehensive domain reputation measurement system, providing essential

Good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes. This is especially the case with recent suggestions regarding end-to-end-encryption adaptability requirements for number independent communication services. Not only is security an issue, the suggestions themselves go against the design of the Internet, as well as digitisation itself.

What is “the Internet”? And why is it not just our access to a search engine or our favourite social media platform? In this episode, Hisham Ibrahim, RIPE NCC’s Chief Community Officer, breaks down the layers of the Internet ecosystem, explains what a stable and resilient Internet means, and clarifies the difference between digital governance

The blog introduces the new Cisco smart switch family, purpose-built for the AI-powered campus with blazing performance, quantum-secure encryption, and radically simplified operations. It highlights how these switches redefine enterprise networking to meet the demands of AI, automation, and an evolving threat landscape—future-proofing infrastructure for what’s next.

Cisco introduces cutting-edge wireless solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of AI-driven enterprises. Innovative new solutions include the CW9179F Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for stadiums, Cisco Campus Gateway for cloud transitions, and Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) technology for critical applications. These solutions deliver scalability, security, and simplicity for high-density and mission-critical environments.

Cisco is excited to unveil the latest innovations in our next-gen cloud-first platform. It brings together unified network management and multilayered assurance, while powering AgenticOps across any environment—cloud, on-premises, or hybrid.

Introducing the Cisco Unified Branch solution and 8000 Series Secure Routers—built to simplify branch networking with integrated security, AI-readiness, and future-proof performance. These innovations tackle today’s challenges, from operational complexity to post-quantum security.

Cisco’s Deep Network Model is a purpose-built large language model (LLM) designed specifically for network operations, leveraging decades of Cisco expertise to deliver highly accurate troubleshooting, configuration, and automation capabilities. The Deep Network Model powers AgenticOps by enabling real-time insights, seamless collaboration across domains, and continuously evolving network management solutions.

People consistently overestimate their ability to predict whether a new product or feature will be a success. Instead of blithely going forward with a project that takes up lots of resources and yields minimal results, today’s guest says we should get our ideas into contact with external reality as quickly as possible, and maybe do…