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ICANN 85 and NRO NC
by constanze buerger 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, ICANN 85 is currently taking place in Mumbai. At ICANN 85, Hervé Clément, Andrei Robachevsky and I are bringing feedback from the RIPE community to review of ICP-2 as members of the NRO Number Council. The NRO NC has been presenting its work to various ICANN constituencies, and many of the sessions allow for hybrid participation. Our focus is simple: making sure the framework for the Regional Internet Registries remains technically robust, operationally resilient, and fit for the needs of the Internet community. We’ll share more updates and discuss progress with the community at RIPE 92. Best regards Constanze

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Solidarity with Members and Network Operators
by Hans Petter Holen 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, We would like to express our solidarity with the network operators who are currently working hard to maintain Internet access despite the effects of escalating violence in the Middle East. We recognise that many RIPE NCC members and colleagues are directly affected by the situation, and our thoughts are with those experiencing uncertainty, loss and disruption as events continue to unfold. We remain committed to keeping our members operational and continue to provide undisrupted registry services to all those affected. For RIPE NCC members who may be experiencing difficulties as a result of the conflict, we would like to remind you that the payment extension form is available to you. Members who anticipate challenges meeting the payment deadlines for this year’s invoices can request additional time through the form: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/payment-extension-form/ As a membership organisation, we have close ties with many network operators in our Middle East service region. We also recognise that members of our own staff and RIPE community are affected by the situation, and we stand with everyone facing hardship during this time. We will continue to focus on supporting our members, community and maintaining the services that underpin the operation of the Internet. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: A Day in the Life of RIPE Atlas
by Alun Davies 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, What does a typical day on RIPE Atlas look like? In this new article, researchers from across the community analyse a 24-hour snapshot - nearly 200,000 measurements generating billions of results - to show how RIPE Atlas works in practice: https://labs.ripe.net/author/yevheniya-nosyk/a-day-in-the-life-of-ripe-atla… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Ukraine as a Laboratory of Internet Resilience
by Alun Davies 25 Feb '26

25 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Eliza Rohotska and Solomiia Yaremenko reflect on what Internet resilience means in practice and what it takes to keep networks running under sustained damage to infrastructure. You can read their article now on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/eliza-rohotska/ukraine-as-a-laboratory-of-inte… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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SR-MPLS traffic engineering Survey
by Dekinder Florian 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Hello community, I’m Ph. D. Student at University de Liège, Belgium, and I’m conducting a survey as part of my researches on Segment Routing (SR) traffic engineering practices among network operators. We have a technique, called ArEST, allowing us to discriminate SR-MPLS and regular MPLS traffic. See https://orbi.uliege.be/bitstream/2268/337150/1/paper.pdf and our Git https://gitlab.uliege.be/segment-routing. If you are involved in the management of SR in your network, I would greatly appreciate your input. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Link to the survey<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0vz9hX5VF_Ii2bprgC1neZwVnaA5tGS3…> Best regards, Florian Dekinder Université de Liège

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New on RIPE Labs: When ToR Instability Collapses Cross-Rack Redundancy Without Breaching SLA
by Alun Davies 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, In this new article on RIPE Labs, Ruslan Seyidov shows how a seemingly healthy deployment can lose effective redundancy without triggering SLA alarms. Read more on RIPE Labs about what this case reveals for operators and how we think about resilience in practice: https://labs.ripe.net/author/ruslan-seyidov/when-tor-instability-collapses-… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Testing IXP Configurations Without Breaking Production - A Digital Twin Approach
by Alun Davies 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, The first entry for the RIPE Labs article competition for RIPE 92 is in! Tommaso Caiazzi and his colleagues show us how new additions to the IXP Digital Twin help IXP operators safely test configuration changes and member onboarding outside production. Read more on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/tcaiazzi/testing-ixp-configurations-without-br… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 92 - Now Open
by Alun Davies 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, Submissions are now open for the RIPE Labs Article Competition for RIPE 92. We’re looking for thoughtful, technical, and original contributions from across the community. So if you have something to say about the Internet, but don’t usually get the opportunity to attend RIPE Meetings, this is a great way to get involved. The author of the winning article will receive a full package to attend RIPE 92 in Edinburgh this May - including a meeting ticket, travel, and accommodation. The deadline for entries is 3 April and you can find full details and submission guidelines on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/competitions/ripe-labs-article-competition-ripe-92/ If you want more details, please feel free to get in touch with us at labs(a)ripe.net. Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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RIPE 92 Call for Local Hubs
by Gergana Petrova 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, We want to help people who can’t physically join a RIPE Meeting to participate remotely and in a more engaging way. Do you want to facilitate a space for them to meet in your city? If yes, organise a Local Hub! Local Hubs are in-person gatherings that run alongside the RIPE Meeting. They give registered participants the chance to: - Watch the webcast of the RIPE Meeting - Follow discussions and take part remotely via chat, audio, or video - Connect face-to-face with other community members locally - Share perspectives, ideas, and discussions rooted in their local context As a host, you can also tailor the experience by adding local discussions or debates around RIPE Meeting topics that matter most to your community. Interested? You can find all the details at: https://ripe92.ripe.net/attend/local-hubs/ Local Hubs can be organised at any time, but if you let us know by Monday, 13 April 2026, we’ll be able to feature your Local Hub on the RIPE 92 website and provide additional technical information, promotion, and support. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Gergana --- Gergana Petrova Community Development RIPE NCC

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New on RIPE Labs: Peering Market at a Glance
by Alun Davies 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, In a new paper, the team from NAMEX argues that - contrary to claims that IXP growth is stalling - the peering market is not in decline but is transforming. Read more on RIPE Labs: https://labs.ripe.net/author/flavio_luciani_1/peering-market-at-a-glance-tr… Kind regards, Alun Davies RIPE Labs Editor RIPE NCC

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