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[Podcast] bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform

By George Michaelson

Thomas Alfroy and Thomas Holterbach from the University of Strasbourg talk about bgproutes.io — a new approach to sharing BGP data with the community.

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Refreshed IPv6 Deployment Workshop at APRICOT 2026

By Sheryl Hermoso

The IPv6 Deployment Workshop at APRICOT 2026 introduced refreshed content and lab topologies, giving participants confidence to implement IPv6 in their enterprise networks.

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2026 APNIC Fellowship program applications now closed
Applications for the 2026 APNIC Fellowship and Policy Fellowship programs are now closed. The successful fellows will be announced on 17 April 2026.
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From npNOG to APRICOT: How showing up opened doors

By Prakriti Timilsina

From npNOG to APRICOT, this journey shows how engaging with the Internet community can open unexpected doors — building connections, practical skills, and opportunities that extend well beyond a single event.

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Getting network automation right: A practical strategy for enterprise networks

By Azhar Khuwaja

Guest Post: Network automation promises speed, accuracy, and efficiency, but a full-scale rollout 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.

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IPv6 deployment at APRICOT 2026: Scanning, generative AI, a home network, and a city

By Timothy Hildred

The APNIC IPv6 Deployment session at APRICOT 2026 highlighted where and how IPv6 is being deployed in our region, the innovations driving deployment, and the challenges that hinder it.

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bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform

By Thomas Holterbach

Designed for modern routing observability, bgproutes.io aggregates data from thousands of sources and adds tools for real‑time insight, including BMP support and integrated RPKI ROV and ASPA validation.

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APNIC Routing Security SIG at APRICOT 2026: Social engineering, RPKI, ASPA, & TA constraints

By George Michaelson

There were six insightful presentations on RPKI at the APNIC Routing Security SIG at APRICOT 2026.

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How to talk about the trust in your devices: An IRTF draft

By George Michaelson

A review of Michael Richardson's IRTF draft, a taxonomy of operational security considerations for manufacturer installed keys and trust anchors.