The Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), the IPv6 Task Forces and the IPv6 Forum have formed a global co-operative to support IPv6 deployment. The f...

The Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), the IPv6 Task Forces and the IPv6 Forum have formed a global co-operative to support IPv6 deployment.

The four Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC and the RIPE NCC, are responsible for the management of global Internet numbering resources, including IPv4 and IPv6 address space, throughout the world. The RIRs confirm their commitment and continued support towards the deployment of IPv6 in co-operation with the IPv6 Task Forces and with the support of the IPv6 Forum.

The IPv6 Task Forces are focused on rapid IPv6 deployment. They see the adoption of IPv6 by industry, governments, schools and universities is particularly important. The extra address space offered by IPv6 will facilitate the deployment of widespread "always-on" Internet services including broadband access for all. In addition, IPv6's built-in encryption will help improve Internet security and is promoted by many government institutions globally.

The rollout of IPv6 on this scale requires significant preparation, particularly in terms of training and planning. The RIRs and the IPv6 Task Forces encourage early evaluation by network operators and industry players, in order to promote the necessary technical dialogue and to facilitate widespread adoption. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can already deploy IPv6 in non-disruptive ways that do not require additional investment while providing added value to their customers.

"The RIPE NCC has supported IPv6 from an early stage. We are committed to ensuring that IPv6 resources are provided to RIPE NCC members whenever they are required. We will continue to use the long-established system of address distribution where IP addresses are allocated according to demonstrated need wherever that need is demonstrated," stated Axel Pawlik, Managing Director of the RIPE NCC. "The RIPE NCC is already providing IPv6 training to our members and other tools required to facilitate IPv6 deployment," he added.

Jordi Palet, Founding Member of the EU IPv6 Task Force and co-chair of the IPv6 Forum's Awareness and Education Working Group, sees the formalisation of this co-operative support of IPv6 deployment as an important development. "This co-operative effort ensures the global recognition of the strategic importance of IPv6 in enabling the continued development of the Internet and the worldwide information society. This ongoing co-ordination will have a positive global benefit for end users and the industry, by reinforcing the resilience of the Internet while allowing for the development of ever-improving applications and services," he said.

"This global co-operation signals another historic milestone to further accelerate take-up of IPv6 for the global good," applauded Latif Ladid, President of the IPv6 Forum.

"The North American IPv6 Task Force supports the worldwide collaboration with the RIRs to further support the deployment of IPv6 and the next generation Internet mobile society using IPv6," stated Jim Bound, Chair NAv6TF and IPv6 Forum CTO.


About the EU IPv6 Task Force
The European IPv6 Task Force is a volunteer organisation, with over 500 members, open to all the interested parties in advancing the IPv6 deployment in the European region, in co-operation with the rest of the world and other related entities.

For more information, please visit: www.ipv6tf.org


About the IPv6 Forum
The IPv6 Forum is a world-wide consortium of over 170 leading Internet service vendors, National Research & Education Networks and international ISPs, with a clear mission to promote IPv6 by improving market and user awareness, creating a quality and secure New Generation Internet and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology.

For more information, please visit: www.ipv6forum.org


About the North American IPv6 Task Force
The North American IPv6 Task Force is an all-volunteer non-vendor/service/provider or other entity interest with the IPv6 mission of assisting the North American geography as sub task force of the IPv6 Forum for deployment, education, awareness, technical analysis/direction, transition analysis, political/business/economic/social analysis support and other efforts as required.

For more information, please visit: www.nav6tf.org