IPv6 stories

RtBrick enables CGNAT & BNG on same open switch for first time
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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deutsche telekom
In an industry-first software routing pioneer, RtBrick has successfully enabled Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (CGNAT) and Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) to operate on the same open switch, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

Hurricane Electric expands with new Portland, Maine PoP deployment
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Hurricane Electric announces advanced connectivity with a new Point of Presence at Deep Edge Realty in Portland, Maine, marking their second in the state and seventh in New England.

Hurricane Electric partners Digital Realty in Asia Pacific
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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New points of presence in Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney provide customers with additional high-speed IP transit options and overcome data gravity barriers.

SolarWinds updates network management portfolio
Fri, 7th Jun 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
SolarWinds enhances its networking suite with support for Palo Alto Networks firewalls, boosting data visibility and scalability for IT professionals.

Why your organisation now needs to worry about IPv6 attacks
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As IPv6 adoption increases globally, a new threat landscape emerges. Organisations must urgently address the rising risks of IPv6-specific cyberattacks.

Hurricane Electric launches Point of Presence networks in Taiwan
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hurricane electric
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point of presence
Hurricane Electric is bringing its IPv4 and IPv6-native backbone networks to Taiwan with the announcement of its latest PoP network in Taiwan.

Delving into the state of Aussie & NZ internet
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Aussie and Kiwi internet leap forward: Aus mobile peaks at 147.6 Mbps, while NZ's broadband sees notable gains, Akamai reports.

What you need to know about IPv6
Tue, 21st Jan 2014
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Facing IPv4 exhaustion, New Zealand companies look towards IPv6 adoption amid global demand for ample IP addressing.

Mako Networks realises American dream with US office
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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kiwi landing pad
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callaghan innovation
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mako networks
Mako Networks, originally from Herne Bay, leapfrogs US growth ambitions with a new San Francisco office, following a successful stint at the Kiwi Landing Pad.

Considerations for IPv6 migration
Tue, 21st May 2013
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translation
During the two years since IPv4 addresses began to run out, IPv6 adoption has grown rapidly as migration technologies and methods have been standardised.

'Turn IPv6 on and leave it on'
Wed, 6th Jun 2012
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facebook
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Facebook, Google, and other major internet firms will permanently switch to IPv6 at midday NZT today, marking a pivotal step in global internet infrastructure.

Blue Coat targets IPv6 'shadow networks'
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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volution
New appliance OS introduces visibility and control for fledgling internet protocol increasingly used as a 'back door' to the enterprise.

IPv6 demand on the rise: SolarWinds
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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solar power
SolarWinds expands its monitoring product to support IPv6 amid growing demand and a wider adoption in organisations, including military.

IPv6 countdown begins
Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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personal computing devices
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google
The internet gears up for a major upgrade as IPv6, enabling over 340 trillion addresses, sets to launch on June 6, backed by tech giants.

Moving On Down: Routers Reach New Markets
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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network infrastructure
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dc
Juniper Networks is expanding the reach of its routing equipment to more of the New Zealand market, as high-end gear like the MX80 becomes more affordable.

Check your system for IPv6 compatibility
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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google
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yahoo
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ipv6
Check if your system is IPv6-ready ahead of major web companies testing the new internet protocol for 24 hours on June 8.

Google hails the internet's next chapter
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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google
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telco
Google announces the transition to IPv6, ensuring the internet's vast expansion and addressing the looming shortage of IP addresses.

Killzone 3 beta is now live
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
PS3 fans rejoice! Sony Computer Entertainment NZ announces the Killzone 3 beta is live on PlayStation Network until Feb 15th. Join now!.

INZ: New internet message not getting through
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
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uc
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data analytics
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planning
The message about adopting the new internet protocol, IPv6, is still not getting through to enterprise managers in New Zealand.

Internet addresses to run dry within year
Tue, 27th Jul 2010
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The NRO warns that the internet could run out of IPv4 addresses within a year, affecting network operations, unless IPv6 is urgently adopted.