The Voldeta team attended RIPE 91 in Bucharest, following key policy developments important for the IPv4 market. In the Address Policy Working Group, three policy proposals were presented and discussed in updated form: 2024-02: IPv6 Initial Allocations /28 and extension to /28 — an updated version of the proposal examining whether default IPv6 allocation sizes…
The Voldeta team attended ICANN83 Policy Forum in Prague, with particular attention to discussions related to the WSIS+20 review process and its implications for global Internet governance. A key focus of ICANN83 was the preparation for the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), which will assess the effectiveness of the…
The Voldeta team attended RIPE 90 in Lisbon as a RIPE NCC member (LIR), concentrating on policy topics with a direct operational impact. The most substantial part for us, particularly in our role as an IPv4 transfer broker, was the Address Policy Working Group, where discussions remained focused on concrete proposals rather than general principles….
In January 2025, the average prices for IPv4 subnets across APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE continued their upward trajectory, driven by the strengthening of the US Dollar against the Euro (EUR). The exchange rate moved slightly from 1 EUR = 1.04 USD in December to 1 EUR = 1.02 USD in January, further pushing prices up…
In December 2024, IPv4 prices across APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE showed a notable increase, which can be partly attributed to the strengthening of the US Dollar (USD) against the Euro (EUR). The market’s price increase in December is largely linked to the stronger USD compared to the EUR, further driving the cost of IPv4 addresses…
In November 2024, the IPv4 market showed modest price shifts across the APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE regions, with subtle changes in smaller subnet ranges. RIPE Region: The /24-/22 range increased from 30 EUR to 32 EUR/IP, while /19-/18 ranges increased from 33 EUR to 34 EUR per IPv4 address.The /21-/20 a ranges stayed largely stable…
DENOG16, held from November 17-19, 2024, brought together networking professionals from Germany to discuss industry trends and challenges. A Voldeta representative attended as a volunteer, supporting the event’s communication efforts. Event Highlights Voldeta appreciates the efforts of all involved and looks forward to future DENOG engagements.
IPv4 Average Price Trends: September to October 2024 – APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE NCC The IPv4 market continued to evolve in October 2024, with minor adjustments observed across regions, particularly in smaller subnets. Here’s an analysis of the main price shifts from September to October: RIPE Region: RIPE NCC experienced slight price corrections in the…
Last week, the Voldeta team had the opportunity to attend the RIPE 89 Meeting in beautiful Prague, where we were fully immersed in impactful discussions, insightful presentations, and exciting updates in the world of Internet infrastructure. From IP address management trends to debates on the future of IPv4 and IPv6, RIPE 89 offered an invaluable…
Voldeta attended it-sa Expo & Congress 2024, Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security, held from October 22 to 24 in Nuremberg. The event underscored once again that cybersecurity is now far more than just a “nice-to-have.” Often, companies only realize the importance of a proactive approach to protecting sensitive IT infrastructures after facing an…