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ARIN Bits: March 2023
The first 2023 edition of ARIN Bits has arrived with a lot to offer, including updates on our whirlwind first quarter and what to expect in the rest of the year. Read up on ARIN 51 and this spring’s Fellowship Program, a new NRPM and PDP, changes to our RPKI and IRR tools, security compliance achievements, upcoming industry events, and much more.

Introducing the ARIN 51 Fellows
Amanda Gauldin, Community Programs Manager, shares details about the Fellows, Mentors, and special guests joining us for the ARIN 51 hybrid Fellowship Program.

Operationalizing IPv6: From Theoretical to Practical
In the next installment of our business case for IPv6 series, we hear from a leader of some of the largest global deployments of IPv6. John Brzozowski explores IPv6’s journey from theoretical to practical and discusses how IPv6 was leveraged operationally to yield meaningful value for both business owners and customers.

ISPs and LIRs and End Users, Oh My!
When requesting IP addresses, your organization will need to know whether to apply as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or an end user. Find out which category your organization falls into — and why it matters — according to ARIN’s policies.

Greater Vigilance and Collaboration Needed in Digital Transformation Initiatives
At the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation’s 2023 CTO Forum held 20 February, ARIN’s President and CEO, John Curran, presented a keynote address highlighting growing internet risks and dangers.

ARIN and IPv4 Address Leasing
With many organizations exploring the option of leasing IPv4 address blocks, it is important to understand how leasing fits into ARIN’s policies. To ensure you understand the rules and risks prior to leasing, we have gathered some essential information you should know.

ARIN Meets ‘SOC 2’ Industry Standard for Security Compliance
ARIN has successfully completed the Service Organization Control (SOC 2) Type 1 audit certification. Our Chief Information Security Officer, Christian Johnson, explores what that means, how and why we earned it, and the next steps in ARIN’s continual effort to maximize security.

Advancing Plans for ARIN Participation in 2023 Grenada ICT Week
Grenada is set to host regional and international technology experts for 2023 Grenada ICT Week from 27 February through 3 March. Bevil Wooding, ARIN's Director of Caribbean Affairs, visited last week to meet with key stakeholders and advance plans for ARIN’s participation in the upcoming week-long event.

The Business Case for IPv6: Internet vs. Intranets
As network operators consider how they will deploy IPv6, they also must establish the business case for doing so — answering the “Why should our organization invest in this transition?” question. Before exploring the many possible scenarios and motivations, ARIN Advisory Council member and TELUS Communications Senior Engineer Matthew Wilder discusses two fundamentally different types of IPv6 deployment.
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