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[meetings] RIPE 67: Programme Now Online
by RIPE Meeting Coordination 19 Sep '13

19 Sep '13

Dear colleagues, RIPE 67 takes place at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel in Athens, Greece from 14-18 October 2013. We are pleased to announce that the RIPE 67 programme is now online! - RIPE 67 Plenary agenda: https://ripe67.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/plenary/ - Three tutorials taking place on Monday morning: https://ripe67.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/tutorials/ - Two BoFs planned during the meeting: https://ripe67.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/bof/ - And a new session format - one workshop on Tuesday afternoon: https://ripe67.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/workshops/ If you haven't registered yet for RIPE 67, you can do so at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/register Need a hotel in Athens? For a limited time, the RIPE 67 venue - Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel - offers a discounted rate on the hotel rooms of EUR 135 per night including breakfast, WiFi, VAT and city tax (single occupancy). Book today! You can find booking information and a selection of other hotel options near the meeting venue at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/venue/hotels To stay up to date, follow us on Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE67 or join the Facebook RIPE Meetings page: https://www.facebook.com/ripemeetings See you in Athens in October! Regards, The RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014 Published
by Axel Pawlik 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Dear RIPE NCC members, The Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014 is now available for your review (PDF): https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/documents/draft-ripe-… The Draft Activity Plan and Budget is the clearest way that RIPE NCC members can learn about, comment on and ultimately shape the direction that the RIPE NCC will take in the coming year. This year, the Draft Activity Plan and Budget has new “activity status” categories that show which activities are new, which are expanding and which are scaling back. Where the status of an activity has changed, the document shows when the relevant decision was made, who made the decision and why that decision was made. By publishing the draft document now, the RIPE NCC membership has four weeks until the General Meeting (GM) on 16 October 2013 to review and discuss the contents of the document. Further discussion will take place at the GM. We ask that you read the document and provide feedback on the members-discuss mailing list <members-discuss(a)ripe.net>. The Executive Board will take note of all feedback and discussions regarding the Activity Plan and Budget before publishing a final version in December 2013. All the information you need to participate in discussions at the GM, whether in person or remotely, is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 We look forward to hearing your feedback. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates --------------- 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[GM] RIPE NCC General Meeting Agenda With Resolutions Published
by Axel Pawlik 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Dear RIPE NCC members, The agenda for the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) October 2014 is now available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/agenda The agenda contains four resolutions to be voted on by the membership at the GM: - Resolution 1 proposes a new RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure - Resolution 2 proposes to increase the maximum number of Executive Board members from five to seven - Resolution 3 proposes to remove the requirement for the Executive Board to nominate a candidate if there are not enough candidates to have an election - Resolution 4 proposes to allow members to submit proof of identity for General Meeting voting in ways other than sending copies of identification papers, e.g. via the LIR Portal Registration and Voting ------------------------------- All the information you need to participate in the GM, whether in person or remotely, is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 A second invitation to register for electronic voting on the GM resolutions will be sent to members on Thursday, 19 September. If you have any questions about the RIPE NCC General Meeting, or the issues that will be discussed at the meeting, please contact <agm(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates --------------- 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[news] 90th Executive Board Meeting Summary Notes and Minutes
by Axel Pawlik 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 90th meeting on 27 August 2013. The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the RIPE NCC membership and the RIPE community will be up to date with the Board's thinking and ideas on all RIPE NCC-related matters. The draft minutes are available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/executive-board/minutes/2013/minutes-… The following is a summary of the main items from the 90th Executive Board meeting: - The Executive Board approves the updated version of the RIPE NCC procedural document "Transfer of Internet Number Resource Records and Change of a Member’s Official Legal Name" and tasks the RIPE NCC to publish and implement the updated version. - The Executive Board approves the updated version of the RIPE NCC procedural document "Closure of Member and De-Registration of Internet Number Resources" and tasks the RIPE NCC to publish the updated version. - The Executive Board directs the RIPE NCC to increase scrutiny for hijacking activities and to bring suspected cases to the attention of Dutch authorities. - The Executive Board approves the publication of the Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014 and encourages the membership to discuss this draft version on the mailing lists. - The Executive Board approves the following changes to be put forward to the RIPE NCC General Meeting of 16 October 2013: Resolution 1 – Expanding the maximum number of Executive Board members to seven Resolution 2 – Removing the need for the Executive Board to nominate an additional candidate Resolution 3 – Simplifying the identification agreement for e-voting - The Executive Board approves the draft agenda for the RIPE NCC General Meeting of 16 October 2013 and asked the RIPE NCC to publish the draft agenda. You can give feedback by emailing the Executive Board directly at <exec-board(a)ripe.net>. RIPE NCC members can also discuss matters among the entire membership by emailing <members-discuss(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Results of the RIPE NCC Survey 2013 Now Available
by Serge Radovcic 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Dear colleagues, The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) report on the results of the RIPE NCC Survey 2013 is now published. The full report as well as the raw data containing all statistics and responses to open questions are available at: https://www.ripe.net/survey2013 The results of the survey will help us to improve our services and shape our strategy for the years ahead. In the short term, the results will be used to develop the RIPE NCC Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014, which will be published for the RIPE NCC membership in the next week. This survey was launched at the RIPE 66 Meeting and conducted by the OII to ensure independent analysis and anonymity for respondents. Over 3,000 people responded to the survey, including from 75 of the 76 countries in our service region. This means the 2013 survey received by far the biggest number of responses to any RIPE NCC survey. The survey was open to RIPE NCC members as well as other interested parties from our service region and beyond. I would like to thank all who participated for their feedback in what is a very important project for the RIPE NCC. We hope you will take the time to read the survey results. If you have feedback, please email us at <survey2013(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Serge Radovcic Chief Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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Netnod Selected to Host RIPE NCC "Warm Node"
by Jochem de Ruig 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

Dear colleagues, On 1 July 2013, the RIPE NCC issued a call for organisations willing to host a "warm node" able operate some of the RIPE NCC's critical services in case of a major disaster in the Amsterdam area. In response, we received expressions of interest from 88 organisations, of which 22 submitted a full Request for Proposal (RFP). Various factors were taken into account in reaching a decision, including the legal and political situation in the country of hosting provider, the host organisation's facilities, connectivity and support services, and the specific terms and conditions of the contract (including pricing). The RIPE NCC has decided to establish this "warm node" with Netnod AS in Stockholm, Sweden. Netnod was selected for several reasons including their connectivity, security, geographic location and reputation. We would like to thank all those organisations that offered their services. Kind regards, Jochem De Ruig Chief Financial Officer, RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Commits Additional Support to the Internet Governance Forum
by Axel Pawlik 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC has announced that it will provide 50,000 USD in financial support for the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) event in Bali, Indonesia. This one-time contribution is provided in response to an urgent appeal from the IGF 2013 Secretariat Committee, and is in addition to the 100,000 USD already provided by the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) via the Number Resource Organization (NRO). Both ARIN and APNIC have made the same commitment to additional funding for the eighth IGF event, and others in the multi-stakeholder community have also committed to increasing their contributions. The IGF is a major annual venue for Internet governance-related discussions, bringing together a diverse range of Internet stakeholders from around the world to consider a wide range of subjects. It has also served as an important platform for the RIPE NCC to defend the open and bottom-up processes of the RIR system. The ongoing health and stability of this forum is key to the realisation of true multi-stakeholder governance of the Internet. The RIRs have repeatedly argued the need for significant, ongoing financial commitments from all stakeholder groups. Concerns about whether the 2013 event would be able to proceed have served to highlight the fragility of the IGF with its current funding base. In making this additional contribution, the RIPE NCC again calls on all Internet stakeholders to contribute financially to the IGF. Only through a broad, multi-stakeholder base of support can we ensure that the IGF will continue to serve its very important role in Internet governance. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[training] RIPE NCC Webinars - new dates
by Training Mailbox 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

[Apologies for duplicate e-mails] Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of new dates for our Webinars for LIRs. The RIPE NCC Webinars are live, one hour online training courses that allow participants to interact with our trainers without leaving their desks. We focus on the topics and issues most important for LIRs. Register now at https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/e-learning/webinars Participation is limited to 20 people, so don't hesitate if you want to take part! If you have questions, please email<e-learning(a)ripe.net>. We look forward to seeing you online. Kind regards, RIPE NCC Training Services

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[training] RIPE NCC Training Courses October-December 2013
by Training Team 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Dear Colleagues, Our training team travels the RIPE NCC service region to deliver training courses to our members without any additional cost. Over the next few months, we'll be in Kiev, Belgrade, Tallinn, Hamburg, Oslo, Paris, Dublin, Vienna, Barcelona, Muscat, Manchester, Amsterdam. Visit the following page to register and to check which training courses we are giving in your area: https://lirportal.ripe.net/training/courses The RIPE NCC delivers the following training courses: - LIR Training Course - Database Training Course (new) - IPv6 for LIRs Training Course - Routing Security Training Course For more information visit: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/courses With kind regards, Rumy Spratley-Kanis Training Services Manager

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[GM] Electronic Voting at the RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013
by Axel Pawlik 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, Today, 21 August at 15:00 (UTC +1), the third party BigPulse voting system will start sending invitations to RIPE NCC members to register for electronic voting at the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM) October 2013. When you receive the invitation from BigPulse, click the link in the email to go to the registration pages where you will select the RegIDs for the organisation(s) you represent. If you don't receive the invitation to vote by 22 August, please email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. After you register with BigPulse, you need to send a copy of your ID by email to <agm(a)ripe.net> or by fax to +31 20 535 4445. If you sent a copy of your ID to register for a previous GM, you do not need to send your ID again. You just need to email <agm(a)ripe.net> to let us know. The GM will take place at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in Athens from 16-17 October 2013. We encourage all members to exercise their right to vote. You can register now to attend the GM in person: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/registration/ Information on the GM is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 The voting procedures are outlined at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/voting-procedure Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[service] Future of RIPE NCC technical services
by Kaveh Ranjbar 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, In June of this year, I took on a new role at the RIPE NCC and joined the Senior Management team as Chief Information Officer (a role formerly called Head of Science Division). Since that time, I've had a chance to review the technical services we provide to the community, and I’d like to share with you some of my ideas about the planned future direction of these services. To summarise, these plans include: - Focusing on RIPE Atlas as the RIPE NCC’s data collection system - Developing RIPEstat as the RIPE NCC's consolidated point for data retrieval - Service agreements and other plans for hosted services like K-root, authoritative DNS servers and RIS data collectors - A greater focus on data analysis We believe the plans we have in place will allow you to access our services more easily and efficiently, and make better use of the data we collect. You can read the full details on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/Members/kranjbar/future-of-ripe-ncc-technical-services I hope you'll take the time to read the full article and learn more about the planned future direction of our services. As always, we invite your comments and suggestions, which you can leave in the comments field of the article, or by contacting me directly at kranjbar(a)ripe.net. Our top priority is ensuring we provide you with the most useful services and data possible, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best regards, Kaveh Ranjbar Chief Information Officer RIPE NCC

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[training] RIPE NCC Webinars - new dates
by Training Team 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of new dates for our Webinars. The RIPE NCC Webinars are live and take only one hour. You can interact with our trainers without leaving your desk. We focus on the topics and issues most important for LIRs. Register now at https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/training/e-learning/webinars Participation is limited to 20 people, so don't hesitate if you want to take part! If you have questions, please email <training(a)ripe.net>. We look forward to seeing you online. Kind regards, RIPE NCC Training Services

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[Meetings] Book Your RIPE 67 Accommodation Early to Avoid Disappointment
by RIPE Meeting Coordination 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, If you plan to attend RIPE 67 (14-18 October 2013) in Athens, Greece, we advise that you book your accommodation as soon as you can. RIPE Meeting attendees receive discounted room rates at the RIPE 67 meeting venue – the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens. Discounted rates at the RIPE 67 hotel expire on 12 September. To book your room at the RIPE 67 hotel, or to view alternative accommodation suggestions, visit: https://ripe67.ripe.net/venue/hotels/ More information on RIPE 67 can be found online at: https://ripe67.ripe.net Kind regards, The RIPE Meeting Team

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[GM] RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013: Registration Open
by Axel Pawlik 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, On behalf of the RIPE NCC Executive Board, I would like to invite you to the RIPE NCC General Meeting (GM), which will take from October 16-17 2013 at the Athenaeum Hotel in Athens, Greece. The GM takes place alongside the RIPE 67 Meeting, which runs from 14-18 October. Registration ------------ Registration to attend the GM is now open: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/registration/ Please complete the registration process as soon as possible. Please be aware that you need to register for the GM separately from RIPE 67 Meeting registration. About the October GM -------------------- At the GM, RIPE NCC members will discuss the Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014, which will be published on 18 September 2013. This is an excellent opportunity for members to give their input into the activities and services provided by the RIPE NCC. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will take the feedback from the GM and use it to finalise the Activity Plan and Budget, which will be published in December. RIPE NCC members will be able to give their feedback in person at the GM or via the remote participation options. The GM is also when the RIPE NCC membership votes on resolutions affecting the corporate governance of the RIPE NCC. The Executive Board is planning to propose resolutions for this GM and they will be published in detail by 18 September 2013. More information on the GM is available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013 GM Schedule ----------- The GM will consist of three parts: 1. The RIPE NCC Services Working Group will begin at 16:00 (UTC +3) on Wednesday, 16 October and will include the presentation of the Reports from the RIPE NCC. These reports make up the first part of the GM. This part of the GM is open to everyone. 2. The second part of the GM takes place immediately after and is open to RIPE NCC members only. This is where members discuss the operations and activities of the RIPE NCC, and vote on any resolutions to be passed. 3. The third part of the GM takes place at 15:45 (UTC +3) on Thursday, 17 October. This part of the GM is a simple announcement of the results of voting on resolutions from the Chairman of the RIPE NCC Executive Board. Voting at the GM ---------------- All full members (having membership status for more than six months) are entitled to vote at the GM. There are two options for voting: 1. Paper ballot (if you attend the GM in person) 2. Electronic voting (for those who attend in person and those who participate remotely) Full details on how to register to vote are available at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/voting-procedure Proxy Voting ------------ If you wish to be represented at the GM by a third party, not being an authorised employee or director, please fill out the proxy form and send it to us by 2 October 2013. Any proxy sent to us after this date will not be valid. The proxy form is available to download at: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/gm/october-2013/proxy-voting-form If you have any questions about the RIPE NCC General Meeting, or the issues that will be discussed at the meeting, please contact <agm(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC Important Dates --------------- 15 August - GM registration opens 21 August - Registration for electronic voting opens 18 September - Draft agenda and proposed resolutions posted online by the RIPE NCC 18 September - Draft Activity Plan and Budget 2014 posted online by the RIPE NCC 2 October - Submission deadline for proxy forms 2 October - Submission deadline for proposed resolutions 15 October - Registration for electronic voting closes 16 October - RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2013

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[news] NRO NC Call for Nominations: RIPE NCC Service Region
by Axel Pawlik 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, This is a call for nominations from the RIPE NCC service region to fill one vacant seat on the Number Resource Organization (NRO) Number Council (NC). The three-year term of Hans Petter Holen ends on 31 December 2013. The election to the NRO NC seat will take place during the Plenary at the RIPE 67 Meeting to be held in Athens from 14-18 October 2013. All members of the Internet community who are present at that Plenary may vote in the election. The deadline for nominations is 18 September 2013. Any individual residing within the RIPE NCC service region is eligible for nomination, except Regional Internet Registry (RIR) staff members. Self-nominations are permitted. Please send your nominations to <nominations(a)ripe.net> by 23:00 UTC on 18 September 2013. All confirmed nominations will be listed on the RIPE NCC website by 20 September 2013. All nominees may submit a written statement in support of their nomination for publication on the RIPE NCC website. Other individuals may express support for nominated individuals by sending an email to <nominations(a)ripe.net>. Expressions of support will also be published on the RIPE NCC website. To find out more about the NRO NC and the nomination process, please see: https://www.ripe.net/internet-coordination/internet-governance/internet-tec… Regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Update on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013
by Axel Pawlik 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Dear colleagues, I'd like to give you an update on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013. Firstly, I would like to thank all those who responded to the survey. Over 3,000 people from 114 countries participated, including from 75 of the 76 countries in our service region. This is by far the biggest and most diverse response we've had to any of our surveys. Most importantly, it gives us a huge amount of feedback on our services and activities which we can use to improve our offerings and develop our strategy for the years ahead. Work on the RIPE NCC Survey 2013 began with focus groups and interviews that were carried out by independent consultants Desiree Miloshevic and John Earls. The questions in the survey come mainly from the concerns and areas of interest raised in these meetings by members of the RIPE NCC and other interested parties such as government and law enforcement representatives. The survey itself was conducted on our behalf by the Oxford Internet Institute (OII). The OII has sent the raw survey data with all identifying information removed to the RIPE NCC. All the raw statistical data and open comments will be included in the main survey report, which will be shared by the OII in the coming weeks. A report on the focus groups and interviews written by the independent consultants will also be included with the survey report. We are currently using the survey data to develop the Draft RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2014. This document outlines all the activities the RIPE NCC proposes to undertake in 2014, along with their associated costs. It will be published and announced to the membership in September. Members will be asked to discuss and give feedback on the Draft Activity Plan and Budget via the members-discuss mailing list. The document will be further discussed at the RIPE NCC General Meeting, which takes place on 16 October 2013. The RIPE NCC Executive Board will incorporate the feedback received into the final Activity Plan and Budget, which will be finalised in December. If you have any questions about the survey, or the Draft Activity Plan and Budget, please respond to this email. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[news] Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey Extended
by Serge Radovcic 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, The closing date for the fourth annual Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey has been extended to 9 August 2013. Currently the number of respondents from the RIPE NCC service region is slightly below that of previous years and it would be great if a similar or larger sample size is achieved. The survey is being run by the Number Resource Organisation (NRO) and will be used to gain a comprehensive view of current IPv6 penetration, along with future deployment plans. The survey is similar to previous years which will enable a comparison of progress. There are a maximum of 30 questions that will take around 20 minutes to complete. For those without IPv6 allocations or assignments, or who have not yet deployed IPv6, the questions will be fewer. You can take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GlobalIPv6survey2013 The results of the survey will be presented and discussed widely, with the support of the RIPE NCC and the other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). We appreciate your time and interest in completing this survey. If you have any questions about the survey, please email <info(a)gnksconsult.com>. Kind regards, Serge Radovcic Chief Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey Closing Soon
by Paul Rendek 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, This is a reminder to contribute to the fourth annual Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey, being conducted by the Number Resource Organisation (NRO). The survey aims to provide a better understanding of where the Internet community is going and what can be done to ensure the widespread adoption of IPv6. The results will be widely presented and discussed, with the support of the RIRs. The survey will take a maximum of 20 minutes to complete and can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GlobalIPv6survey2013 If you have any questions concerning the survey, please send an email to <info(a)gnksconsult.com> The survey closes on 31 July 2013. Kind regards, Paul Rendek Director of External Relations RIPE NCC

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[meetings] RIPE 67: Registration Now Open
by RIPE Meeting Coordination 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, Registration for the RIPE 67 Meeting is now open! You can register at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/register RIPE 67 will take place at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel in Athens, Greece from 14-18 October 2013. --------------- Ticket Options --------------- You can choose a week ticket (EUR 350, both pre-meeting and onsite, thanks to the new meeting fee structure) or a single day ticket (EUR 125). A discounted week ticket is available for students (EUR 175). If you represent a new RIPE NCC member, you may qualify for two free tickets to attend the RIPE Meeting. You can find all the relevant information about tickets and costs at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/attend --------------- Venue and Hotels --------------- The Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel offers a discounted rate on the hotel rooms. This discounted rate expires on 12 September 2013.  Single occupancy: EUR 135 per night Double occupancy: EUR 145 per night Rates include breakfast, WiFi, VAT and city tax. You can find booking information and a selection of other hotel options near the meeting venue at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/venue/hotels ------------------------------------ RIPE 67 Plenary Presentations Submission Deadline - 4 August ------------------------------------ The RIPE Programme Committee (PC) is seeking presentation proposals from the RIPE community for the plenary sessions, BoFs (Birds of a Feather sessions), workshops, tutorials and lightning talks at RIPE 67. Find out how to submit a proposal at: https://ripe67.ripe.net/programme/cfp Proposals must be submitted for full consideration no later than 4 August, using the meeting submission system. Proposals submitted after this date will be considered on a space-available basis. ------------------------------------ Follow Us on Twitter, Facebook ------------------------------------ Follow us on Twitter: @ripemeeting, #RIPE67 Join the Facebook RIPE Meetings page: https://www.facebook.com/ripemeetings See you in Athens in October! Regards, The RIPE Meeting Team RIPE NCC

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Executive Board meeting summary notes and minutes
by Nigel Titley 16 Jul '13

16 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC Executive Board had its 89th meeting on 25 June 2013. The draft minutes are available at: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/ncc/executive-board/minutes/2013/minutes-8… The minutes of all Board meetings are public, but we would like to announce the draft minutes of our latest meeting so you will be up to date with the Board’s thinking and ideas on all RIPE NCC-related matters. As requested by the membership, we are planning to provide more transparency on the discussions and decision-making processes in the Executive Board, so we will announce a summary of the meetings to the member mailing list from now on. If you would like to give us your feedback directly, you can mail us at <exec-board(a)ripe.net>. You can also discuss matters among the whole membership at<members-discuss(a)ripe.net>. With this in mind, I’d like to summarise the main items from the latest Executive Board meeting. Please see the draft minutes for further details on all these items. - The RIPE NCC will publish a Transparency Report that outlines all requests and subsequent actions from law enforcement agencies received in 2012. This will be published annually from now on. - Review of the RIPE NCC financial reserve levels, and decisions regarding those reserves, will take place and be made known to the membership as soon as discussion with the Dutch tax authorities has concluded. - The Board agreed that an increase to a maximum of seven RIPE NCC Executive Board positions would be appropriate. The Board will propose a resolution to change the Articles of Association to allow for this increase at the upcoming RIPE NCC General Meeting in October 2013. - The Board agreed with the RIPE NCC Senior Management’s proposed augmentation of the Activity Plan and Budget 2014 to include labelling activities as "New Activity", "Expanding Activity", "Ongoing Activity", "Scaling Down Activity" and "Planned Ending Activity". The Board hopes these labels will add clarity and transparency regarding RIPE NCC activities. - The Board unanimously approved a proposal for additional resources to be used in 2013. These are for the expansion of RIPE NCC regional representation and for addressing the issues associated with internal legacy systems. - The Board determined that organisations in Russia that wish to move address space away from ROSNIIROS should be able to do so outside of RIPE transfer policies. - The Board approved a change so that one Board member, in conjunction with the CFO and CEO, can authorise a transfer from deposits. The Board approved an update to the Treasury Statute in accordance with this decision. - The Board agreed to reduce RIPE Meeting fees to EUR 350 and RIPE Meeting Dinner ticket fees to EUR 50. Kind regards, Nigel Titley Chairman of the RIPE NCC Executive Board

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[news] RIPE NCC Report: Law Enforcement Agency Requests 2012
by Paul Rendek 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

[Apologies for duplicates] Dear colleagues, As mentioned in the Anti-Abuse Working Group session at RIPE 66, the RIPE NCC has published a transparency report that details the nature of the requests we received from Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in 2012. You can find the report here: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-593 Kind regards, Paul Rendek Director of External Relations RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC office closed on Friday 5 July 2013
by Saskia Oostdijck-van Gorp 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Dear Colleagues, Our office is closed on Friday 5 July 2013 for our yearly Summer Outing. Normal office hours will resume on Monday 8 July 2013. Kind regards, Saskia Oostdijck - van Gorp Facilities, Administration and Reception Manager RIPE NCC

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[news] The Fourth Global IPv6 Deployment Survey is Now Open
by Serge Radovcic 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

[Apologies for duplicates] Dear colleagues, As in previous years, the Number Resource Organisation (NRO) invites you to participate in the 4th consecutive Global IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey on the current and future use of IPv6. The IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey is now online, and we encourage all members of our community to participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GlobalIPv6survey2013 The purpose of the survey is to better understand where the Internet community is going, and what can be done to ensure it is ready for the widespread adoption of IPv6. We hope this survey will establish a comprehensive view of current IPv6 penetration and future deployment plans for IPv6. This year’s survey is similar to those conducted in previous years (2010, 2011 and 2012), and will enable a comparison of progress. What is clear is that community participation does contribute to a better understanding of how IPv6 is being used. In 2012, 91% of the over 1,500 respondents indicated that they were interested in participating again in the 2013 survey. This survey has a maximum of 30 questions and will take about 20 minutes to complete. For those without IPv6 allocations or assignments, or have not yet deployed IPv6, the questions will be fewer in number. The survey will be open for a month and will close on 31 July 2013. Results of the IPv6 Deployment Monitoring Survey will be presented and discussed widely, with the support of your Regional Internet Registry (RIR). We appreciate your time and interest in completing this survey. If you have any questions concerning the survey, please send an email to <info(a)gnksconsult.com>. Kind regards, Serge Radovcic Chief Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] Request for Trusted Party to Host RIPE NCC "Warm Node"
by Axel Pawlik 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Dear colleagues, The RIPE NCC has undertaken a project, under the guidance and approval of the RIPE NCC Executive Board, to set up a "warm node" that can operate some of the RIPE NCC's critical services in case of a major disaster in the Amsterdam area. The RIPE NCC wants to engage initially with a reputable and trusted party that can host this node within the RIPE NCC service region. The RIPE NCC is looking for only one hotspot rack. The submissions will be evaluated based on price, the location's suitability, connectivity and accessibility. If you are interested in hosting this service, please register your interest at: <ncc(a)ripe.net> The deadline for submissions is 12 July 2013. Kind regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director RIPE NCC

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[service] LIR Portal Downtime Due to Network Maintenance, Saturday 29 June
by alexb 27 Jun '13

27 Jun '13

Dear colleagues, On Saturday 29 June, from 07:30 UTC to 16:00 UTC, the RIPE NCC is planning network maintenance. During this maintenance, the LIR Portal and services that depend on it, such as the IP Analyser and the Resource Certification (RPKI) management interface, will be unavailable. Other RIPE NCC services are not expected to be affected. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact us at <sw-bugs(a)ripe.net>. Kind regards, Alex Band Product Manager RIPE NCC

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