IPv6 Act Now

Bruce Sinclair, CEO of gogo6, warns of the pitfalls of using Carrier Grade NATs to delay IPv6 deployment, in this CircleID post, detailing high-profile business cases that highlight this strategy’s shortcomings.

India must build its own IPv6 network to unlock the next great social revolution with IPv6-based innovation facilitating smart cities, smart grids, rural healthcare, and much more, according to Indian telecoms minister Kapil Sibal, speaking at the “Critical Internet Resources: Enabler for socio-economic growth” conference.

It’s no longer a matter of if, but when, according to a new Deloitte video report that highlights the need for organisations to follow the example of those telecoms, hardware and content providers that have already deployed IPv6.

The RIPE NCC has been looking at the status of IPv6 deployment around the world. This post on Circle ID looks at the percentage of networks announcing IPv6 prefixes in the RIPE NCC service region, and other service regions, with some useful graphs illustrating the changes over time.

IPv6 World Congress starts 19 March in Paris, France. The three-day event will look at key industry IPv6-related topics, such as deploying IPv6 worldwide, and will include such speakers as Ericsson, Huawei and Cisco.

The Internet Storm Center is focusing on IPv6 all month, with bloggers sharing their real-world use cases and implementation experiences. Check out the latest posting or browse through the diary archive for past topics related to IPv6.

The Apple Airport Extreme allows users to run a wireless network at home, but Apple’s recently released firmware version 7.6.3 breaks IPv6 tunnels. Ars Technica explains exactly what you need to do to fix the problem and use IPv6 once more.

IPv6 implementation has begun at a time when companies of all sizes are considering the rise of connected devices and the likely impact of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – the concept of people using the same device across their personal and professional lives. But what exactly does this mean for enterprise networks, and why should IT teams sit up and take note? Read more about it from The Datachain.

IPv6 is increasingly important for the Internet industry and is now incorporated into many IPv6-specific certifications. A number of vendors have already included it in their products’ features and rolled out training programs to reflect this – but how prepared are you? As more organisations are looking for IPv6 expertise to help with their IPv6 deployment, having formal certification will help you work on the latest projects in the industry. Head to Network World to read the full story.

A major feature of IPv6 is its nearly endless supply of IP addresses – an advantage that could lead to better, faster connections and preserve battery life for smartphone users, according to a panel discussion at the International CES. Stephen Lawson at TechWorld provides a round-up of the recent discussion at CES.