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[news] Invoice 2025 and Payment Extensions
by Simon-Jan Haytink 08 Jan '25

08 Jan '25

** *Dear RIPE NCC members,* * The RIPE NCC invoice for 2025 will be issued in the coming days. Invoices will be available in the LIR Portal and sent to all billing contacts (please ensure that your billing contact details are up to date). We ask all members to please follow the process as laid out in the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure 2025: https://www.ripe.net/membership/payment/ripe-ncc-billing-procedure-2025/ <https://www.ripe.net/membership/payment/ripe-ncc-billing-procedure-2025/> Payment Extensions For the 2025 invoicing period, we will apply the normal invoicing approach to all of our members. We are conscious that some members might need payment extensions and we will provide these on a per-request basis to members in areas in distress in our service region that are experiencing war or natural disaster. This approach will help to ensure that members are not accumulating debts that might be difficult for them to pay in subsequent years. And it will allow the RIPE NCC to have a more sustainable income stream while accommodating those members who need an extension. To request an extension, we ask that members fill out the form at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/payment-extension-form/ <https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/payment-extension-form/> Please note that because our billing reminders are automated, we will continue to send billing reminders even when an extension has been granted. If a payment extension has been granted, you should ignore these reminders. Kind regards, Simon Jan Haytink Chief Financial Officer RIPE NCC *

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[news] RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2025 Published
by Hans Petter Holen 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2025 is now available. This document has been approved by the RIPE NCC Executive Board on 11 December 2025, with input from our membership. It outlines the work we will undertake in the coming year and the associated costs for each activity. The document is available at: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-835/ Key points in the 2025 Activity Plan and Budget: - EUR 41.1M income budget for 2025 - EUR 40.0M expense budget for 2025 - We expect to start 2025 with 20,000 LIR accounts - As per the Charging Scheme approved at the May GM, the membership fee will increase from EUR 1,550 to EUR 1,800 - RIPE NCC expense per LIR is expected to be EUR 2,000 (13% increase) A section at the end of the document notes changes since the draft was published in October. These include minor editorial changes, minor rounding changes, updated 2024 forecast figures, and updated budget capital figures for 2025 due to the updated 2024 forecast. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] 179th RIPE NCC Executive Board Meeting - Summary Notes
by Hans Petter Holen 30 Dec '24

30 Dec '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The RIPE NCC Executive Board held its 179th meeting from 11 - 12 December 2024. The minutes are now available at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/executive-board/minutes/2024/179th-executive-… The Executive Board publishes the minutes of its meetings so that the workings of the Board and the decisions it makes are transparent to the membership it represents. The following is a summary of the main items from the meeting. Further details are available in the minutes. --------------- Main items --------------- - Members of the RIPE NCC Executive Team gave end-of-year reports on objectives and key results for their respective areas of responsibility. - The Board gave input on a document being developed that defines the purpose of the Clearing House Reserve. - The Activity Plan and Budget 2025 was approved. - RIPE Chair Mirjam Kühne gave an update on developments within the RIPE community. - The Board was updated on the RIPE NCC Community Projects fund which has been paused for 2025 and will be evaluated. - There was a discussion of Board member Remco van Mook’s efforts to define the RIPE compact with the RIPE NCC and to determine if the RIPE NCC is set up adequately to face challenges in the years ahead. It was decided to categorise the relevant issues in the March 2025 Board meeting so they can be shared with the community before RIPE 90. - The Board discussed the remuneration of the RIPE Chair and Vice Chair positions and agreed that this should be matched to the RIPE NCC’s existing salary bands, which are indexed to the country of residence. - The Board was updated on the set-up of the Dubai legal entity (“RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC”) and the steps that still need to be taken to complete the project. Some of the other topics discussed included: - The results of an internal staff survey and efforts to get staff to return to the office for a minimum number of days per week. - An update on plans for the ICP-2 project in 2025 (which defines the criteria for becoming an RIR). - The RIPE NCC’s plans as chair of the NRO EC and NRO coordination groups in 2025. - Amendments to the Privacy Statement, “Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC”, “Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Agencies”, and updates to the Board Travel Policy. --------------------------- Resolutions adopted --------------------------- - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the minutes of EB#177 and EB#178. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the RIPE NCC Activity Plan and Budget 2025 and the publication of the document. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board adopts the proposed amendments to the document “Management Regulations of the RIPE NCC”. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the amendments to the document “RIPE NCC Privacy Statement”. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board approves the amendments to the document “Handling Requests for Information, Orders and Investigations from Law Enforcement Agencies”. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board adopts the proposed amendments to the document “Board Travel Policy”. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to authorise the Managing Director Hans Petter Holen to sign on behalf of the RIPE NCC the Intercompany Agreement between the RIPE NCC and the RIPE NCC Middle East FZ-LLC. - The RIPE NCC Executive Board resolves to make funds available for the period of 2026 to 2031 for the RIPE Chair for a full-time salary within the IXb band and a 20% salary within the VII band for the Vice Chair. The amounts will be indexed to the country of residence as per RIPE NCC policies. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] Reminder: Use Your RIPE NCC Certified Professionals Vouchers by 31 December
by Alvaro Vives 23 Dec '24

23 Dec '24

Dear colleagues, We would like to remind you that as a RIPE NCC member, you receive three exam vouchers a year. You need to claim your voucher and schedule an exam by 31 December and then take the exam before the end of March 2025. We encourage you to make use of this opportunity ahead of the deadline. You can choose any of our exams: - RIPE Database - IPv6 Fundamentals - IPv6 Security - BGP and Routing Security All our exams can be viewed at: https://getcertified.ripe.net/exams/ Extensive study material available in the RIPE NCC Academy, which is open to all and free. You can make an account if you don't already have one. https://academy.ripe.net/ ---------------- Access your vouchers ---------------- 1. Log in to the RIPE NCC Academy using your RIPE NCC Access account linked to your LIR(s). 2. Navigate to your dashboard 3. You will be able to see the LIRs that your RIPE NCC Access account is linked to and claim the vouchers. If you need any help with exams or vouchers, please let us know at exams(a)ripe.net <mailto:exams@ripe.net>. Happy holidays and see you in 2025! Kind regards, Alvaro Vives Learning and Development Manager RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: December 2024
by Kjerstin Burdiek 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, For the final Member Update of 2024, we’re getting into the giving spirit. All members can claim their free RIPE NCC Certified Professionals vouchers for exams on IPv6, BGP and Routing Security, and the RIPE Database. But hurry! You need to claim your vouchers and schedule an exam by 31 December and then take the exam before the end of March 2025. Details on how to claim your vouchers are included below. And we're also asking members to do a final check on their accounts before the end of the year. Make sure your billing contact details are correct, and be sure to let us know if you want to close an LIR account or would like to change the status of chargeable resources before they are included in your fees for next year. Again, we ask you to do this by 31 December, and all details are below. Finally, we thank all our members for their support during the year, and we look forward to working together with you in 2025 to shape the future of the Internet. The December 2024 Member Update is also available on our website at: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/december-2024-member-update/ 1. Registry -- LIR Stats -- RIPE NCC Members: Review Your Information Before the End of the Year 2. Information Services -- Schrödinger’s IPv6 Cat -- Reaching AuthDNS - A RIPE Atlas Analysis by Region -- Navigating Network Measurements - Research, Risks and Reliability -- The NRO RPKI Program - 2024 in Review 3. Community and Engagement -- RIPE NCC Certified Professionals Vouchers -- RIPE NCC Upcoming Courses and Webinars -- Charging Scheme Task Force Meeting Minutes Published -- Registration Open for SEE 13 -- Call for Presentations for SEE 13 -- Call for Hosts -- Call for Applications for Fellowships -- Call for Applications for RACI -- RIPE NomCom - Volunteers and Selection -- RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund 2024 Recipients -- EU Regulation Update November 2024 -- RIPE Labs Podcast: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Internet Community 4. Organisational Update -- Analysis on Participation in October 2024 GM -- Holiday Office Hours 1. Registry -- LIR Stats Number of LIRs: 21,197 (-111) Number of members: 20,108 (-59) LIRs with IPv6: 15,767 (-20) IPv4 addresses transferred in November: 906,368 (-1,105,792) LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 1,076 Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 534 % of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 71% % of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 40% ARCs completed in November: 207 -- RIPE NCC Members: Review Your Information Before the End of the Year 1. Billing Ensure your billing information is up to date before we send invoices in early 2025. Please verify your details in the LIR Portal to avoid reminders or closure warnings. Update your information now at: https://my.ripe.net/#/billing 2. Review Independent Resources and ASNs in Your LIR Account The RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 introduces changes to fees for independent resources held or sponsored by members. In addition to the service fee covering all IPv4 and IPv6 allocations, there will be a EUR 25 increase to EUR 75 for Internet number resource assignments, such as IPv4 and IPv6 Provider Independent (PI) assignments, and a new annual fee of EUR 50 for each Autonomous System (AS) number. To ensure you will not be charged for resources that you or your end users no longer need, or for resources where the contractual relationship with your customers has changed or ceased, we invite you to review all independent resources currently registered to or sponsored through your LIR account. If you identify any resources that need updating, please submit an update request through the LIR Portal as soon as possible. Members’ independent resources and ASNs will be determined based on data gathered on 31 December 2024. 3. Closure If you are planning to close any LIR accounts, you can avoid getting an invoice for 2025 by submitting a valid request to close your LIR account before the end of the year (no later than 31 December 2024). The request for closure of an LIR account due to making a policy transfer or change in business structure must be made with all the necessary information and documentation, and you must confirm your intent to close the account in the request. Note: - Resources should be transferable at the time of the request. - For transfer requests involving IPv6 allocations, please expect additional evaluation time, as the receiving party may need to justify the need for the allocation. If there is no real need, you might consider excluding the IPv6 resource from the transfer and returning it to the free pool. For closure requests or further assistance, contact <billing(a)ripe.net>. 2. Information Services -- Schrödinger’s IPv6 Cat RIPE NCC Chief Community Officer Hisham Ibrahim talks about the struggle to implement IPv6 and the progress so far in a RIPE Labs article at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/hisham_ibrahim/schrodingers-ipv6-cat/ -- Reaching AuthDNS - A RIPE Atlas Analysis by Region The RIPE NCC’s Anand Buddhev has published a RIPE Labs article examining how queries reach AuthDNS from several regions and calls for new hosts to help shorten the journey. Read the article at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/anandb/reaching-authdns-a-ripe-atlas-analysis-… -- Navigating Network Measurements - Research, Risks and Reliability On RIPE Labs, Tobias Fiebig explains the measurement.network, a RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund-supported project that helps researchers run network measurements without breaking things. Read the article at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/tfiebig/navigating-network-measurements-resear… -- The NRO RPKI Program - 2024 in Review NRO RPKI Program Manager Sofía Silva Berenguer has shared an update on what the program has achieved since it launched in January of this year. Read the update on RIPE Labs at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/sofia_silva_berenguer/the-nro-rpki-program-202… 3. Community and Engagement -- RIPE NCC Certified Professionals Vouchers RIPE NCC Certified Professionals exam vouchers are valid until 31 December 2024. Details on how to use your vouchers are available at: https://mailman.ripe.net/archives/list/ncc-announce@ripe.net/thread/J4FZ5PW… -- Charging Scheme Task Force Meeting Minutes Published The minutes from the fifth meeting of the Charging Scheme Task Force are now available. Members are invited to comment on the minutes by emailing the Task Force or posting on the Members Discuss mailing list at: https://mailman.ripe.net/archives/list/members-discuss@ripe.net/thread/5NX2… -- RIPE NCC Upcoming Courses and Webinars In January, we have planned: Tues, 14 Jan 2025 - Introduction to IPv6 Webinar Thurs, 16 Jan 2025 - IPv6 in the RIPE Database Webinar Mon, 20 Jan 2025 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Kuwait) Tues, 21 Jan - Wed, 22 Jan 2025 - Advanced IPv6 Training Course (Kuwait) Tues, 28 Jan 2025 - IPv6 Associated Protocols Security Webinar Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Ankara) Thurs, 30 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan 2025 - Advanced IPv6 Training Course (Ankara) You can register for these courses and webinars at: https://learning.ripe.net/w/upcoming/ -- Registration Open for SEE 13 SEE 13 will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria on 7-8 April 2025. The meeting is open to everyone and attendance is free of charge. Register at: http://ripe.net/s/see-13-register -- Call for Presentations for SEE 13 The Programme Committee for SEE 13 is now accepting presentation proposals. Submit your proposal by 30 January at: http://ripe.net/s/see-13-cfp The Programme Committee is interested in proposals on the following topics: - IPv6 deployment - Network, DNS and IXP operations - Routing and RPKI - Internet governance and regulatory practices - Data centre technologies You can also propose presentations on other topics relevant to the Internet, especially in the SEE region. -- Call for Hosts The RIPE NCC Days in Chișinău, Moldova will take place on 18-19 June 2025. If you are interested in hosting this event, please email <regional(a)ripe.net> by 20 December 2024. More information about hosting is available at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/ripe-ncc-days/call-for-host/ MENOG 25 will take place during the week of 23-27 November 2025. If you are interested in hosting this event, please email <regional(a)ripe.net> by 30 January 2025. More information about hosting is available at: https://www.menog.org/sponsors/host-requirements/ -- Call for Applications for Fellowships Apply for a Fellowship for SEE 13 by 10 January at: https://www.ripe.net/meetings/regional-meetings/see/see-fellowship/ Apply for a Fellowship for RIPE 90 by 16 February at: https://www.ripe.net/participate/forms/apply/ripe-meeting-fellowship/ -- Call for Applications for RACI Apply for SEE 13 by 10 January and for RIPE 90 by 16 January at: https://www.ripe.net/community/community-initiatives/raci/ -- RIPE NomCom - Volunteers and Selection The members of the 2025 RIPE NomCom have been selected. You can read about the members and the selection process at: https://mailman.ripe.net/archives/list/ripe-list@ripe.net/thread/J6VIPGX2PU… -- RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund 2024 Recipients The RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund Selection Committee has selected the projects that will receive funding this year. You can read about the chosen projects at: https://www.ripe.net/community/community-initiatives/cpf/previous-funding-r… -- EU Regulation Update November 2024 In the latest in a series of EU regulation updates on RIPE Labs, the RIPE NCC’s Romain Bosc writes about the new EU executive leadership team, the European Commission’s new targeted consultation on Internet governance, the publication of the Cyber Resilience Act and more. Read the update at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/romain-bosc/new-commission-executive-leadershi… -- RIPE Labs Podcast: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Internet Community In the latest episode of the RIPE Labs Podcast, Rob Lister talks about how and why the technical community can and should embrace neurodiversity. You can tune in at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/alun_davies/rob-lister-embracing-neurodiversit… 4. Organisational Update -- Analysis on Participation in October 2024 GM Following the GM in October 2024, we looked into the voting data and shared our analysis in a RIPE Labs article at: https://labs.ripe.net/author/ilke-ilhan/analysing-turnout-at-the-october-20… -- Holiday Office Hours Our Amsterdam office will be closed on Wednesday, 25 December 2024, Thursday, 26 December 2024 and Wednesday, 1 January 2025. We’ll be back next month with more news. In the meantime, we wish you a happy new year! Best regards, Kjerstin Burdiek Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] Three weeks to use your RIPE NCC Certified Professionals vouchers
by Alvaro Vives 11 Dec '24

11 Dec '24

Dear colleagues, It's nearly the end of the year, and that means you have three weeks to make use of your RIPE NCC Certified Professionals exam vouchers. Your exam vouchers are valid until 31 December 2024. You can choose to get certified in four areas: - RIPE Database - IPv6 Fundamentals - IPv6 Security - BGP and Routing Security All our exams can be viewed at: https://getcertified.ripe.net/exams/ If you need to brush up on any topics, please take the time to go through the extensive study material available in the RIPE NCC Academy. The Academy is open to all and free, you simply need to make an account if you don't already have one. https://academy.ripe.net/ ---------------- Access your vouchers ---------------- 1. Log in to the RIPE NCC Academy using your RIPE NCC Access account linked to your LIR(s). 2. Navigate to your dashboard 3. You will be able to see the LIRs that your RIPE NCC Access account is linked to and claim the vouchers. If you need any help with exams or vouchers, please let us know at exams(a)ripe.net <mailto:exams@ripe.net>. Kind regards, Alvaro Vives Learning and Development Manager RIPE NCC P.S. If you share your new RIPE NCC Certified Professionals badge on social media and tag the RIPE NCC, Santa Claus might just bring some of you a hoodie or t-shirt for Christmas!

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: November 2024
by Kjerstin Burdiek 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The November 2024 Member Update is now available on our website: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/member-update/member-update-november-202… This month’s update includes important reminders to check your billing information and submit any LIR closure requests before the end of the year, as we’ll be preparing invoices soon. We also remind you that the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme 2025 introduces changes to fees for independent resources held or sponsored by members, so please review all independent resources currently registered to or sponsored through your LIR account and update them if needed. Best regards, Kjerstin Burdiek Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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[news] The RIPE NCC General Meeting October 2024
by Hans Petter Holen 01 Nov '24

01 Nov '24

Dear all, The RIPE NCC General Meeting took place from 30 October - 1 November 2024. A total of 1,226 votes were cast. The resolution result is as follows: Resolution 1 “The General Meeting approves the redistribution of the excess contribution/deficit paid in the financial year 2024 in the following way: - In case there is an excess contribution, this will be redistributed to the membership in 2025 according to the RIPE NCC Clearing House procedure. - In case of a deficit, this will be covered by the RIPE NCC reserves.” The resolution was approved. A full voting report is available at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/october-2024/voting-report/ You can also view the archives from the General Meeting, including the video archive and presentations, at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/october-2024/ My appreciation to all members who voted and contributed to the discussions at the General Meeting. Kind regards, Hans Petter Holen Managing Director and CEO RIPE NCC

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[GM] Reminder: General Meeting October 2024 Takes Place Tomorrow
by Karla Liddle-White 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, This is a reminder that the October 2024 General Meeting will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 30 October, at 16:00 (UTC+1). You can still register to attend and vote at the General Meeting until 14:00 (UTC+1) on 30 October. Register for the General Meeting in the LIR Portal: my.ripe.net You can view the agenda at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/october-2024/agenda/ There will be one resolution to vote on regarding the redistribution of the 2024 surplus/deficit to the membership in 2025. All registered attendees will receive a link to the online meeting platform Meetecho where you can ask questions and chat to fellow attendees. Voting on resolutions is done electronically through the voting platform Assembly Voting. All registered and eligible voters will receive two emails from Assembly Voting at approximately 15:30 (UTC+1) on Wednesday 30 October. One email will include a link to the platform and the other will include your registration code you will need to login to vote. Onsite participants will need to check in and collect their GM sticker from the GM Help Desk to be able to enter the room for the General Meeting. The GM Help Desk is open from 09:00-18:00 today and tomorrow. If you have any questions about the GM, please contact agm(a)ripe.net. Kind regards, Karla Liddle-White General Meeting Organisation Team RIPE NCC

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[news] RIPE NCC Member Update: October 2024
by Kjerstin Burdiek 24 Oct '24

24 Oct '24

Dear RIPE NCC members, The October 2024 Member Update is now available on our website: https://www.ripe.net/about-us/news/member-update-october-2024/ First off, an important note on billing - please check that your billing contact details are correct in the LIR Portal. We’ll be preparing invoices soon, so we want to make sure you can receive yours in good order and avoid issues when January comes. And the big news is that next week, we have RIPE 89 and the RIPE NCC General Meeting. We hope you’ll join us online if you can’t make it to Prague in person. If you haven’t registered yet for RIPE 89, you can still do so at: https://ripe89.ripe.net/attend/register/ And members who want to register for the GM can do so at: https://www.ripe.net/membership/gm/meetings/october-2024/register/ Best regards, Kjerstin Burdiek Communications Officer RIPE NCC

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