The world of the internet is facing a pressing challenge – the scarcity of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses. This scarcity poses a significant hurdle for businesses seeking to expand and thrive in the digital realm. While the transition to IPv6 is underway, the demand for available IPv4 resources continues to surge, driving prices higher. However, there’s a silver lining in this cloud of scarcity, and it comes in the form of IP address leasing. IP address leasing offers businesses a lifeline, enabling them to overcome the IPv4 shortage and access the resources necessary for grow ..read more

The internet as we know it today is built on the backbone of IP addresses. These critical digital assets act as identifiers that enable connectivity and communication across networks worldwide. However, with the IPv4 address space nearing exhaustion, leading to scarcity, IP addresses have transformed from being purely technical resources to becoming valuable financial commodities.   Our recent analysis by the Data Analytics Team of historical IP address pricing data has revealed intriguing correlations between trends in IP address valuation and broader economic indicators like the ..read more

In the dynamic landscape of the past two years, IPXO has undergone a remarkable transformation. What began as a pioneering mission to establish a comprehensive platform focused on IP addresses, has evolved into a journey marked by continuous change and evolution. During the initial stages, our primary focus was centered on the monetization and leasing of IPv4 resources. However, as the industry landscape continued to evolve, we recognized the imperative need to pivot toward IPv4 and IPv6 address management tools with broader applicability, giving birth to our forthcoming Next-Generation IP ..read more

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the value of IP addresses has surged to the forefront of discussions. Over a month ago, Amazon Web Services (AWS) made a pivotal announcement, reshaping the IP address pricing landscape.  Citing the escalating costs of acquiring IP addresses on secondary markets, AWS declared a fundamental shift in its pricing strategy, set to take effect on February 1, 2024. Under this new pricing model, AWS will charge $0.005 per public IPv4 address per hour, amounting to approximately $43 per year for each address.   The ramifications of this seismic s ..read more

The Internet is filled with unseen infrastructure that makes accessing resources seamlessly possible. While we mindlessly open our browsers and type in domain names daily, complex mechanics powering name and address mapping work tirelessly in the background. DNS and rDNS are the unsung heroes diligently operating to uphold the Internet’s functionality. Key Takeaways  DNS (Domain Name System) and rDNS (reverse DNS) are foundational technologies that quietly operate in the background, translating human-friendly domain names into machine-readable IP addresses.  DNS is crucial ..read more

In the interconnectedness of the Internet, IP addresses are the fundamental threads that weave together all digital interactions. These unique identifiers underpin every online endeavor, enabling devices to communicate seamlessly across the globe. Behind the scenes, the allocation and administration of these invaluable resources are managed by five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) – organizations tasked with ensuring the equitable distribution of IP addresses in the current era of digitalization. Key takeaways Growing demand for digitalization reveals limitations in traditional alloc ..read more

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is reshaping the global business landscape through its transformative impact. By interconnecting physical entities such as machines, vehicles, and devices, IIoT enables the collection of data and derivation of insights through analytics.  An annual IEEE survey engaged distinguished global figures – chief information officers, chief technology officers, and technology leaders – to gain insights into pivotal technology trends, priorities, and predictions for 2023 and beyond, revealing that IIoT stands out one of the top five most influential techn ..read more

In the vast realm of networking, two significant protocols have shaped the digital landscape: IPv4 and IPv6. These protocols facilitate the communication and connectivity of devices across the internet.   IPv4, which stands for Internet Protocol version 4, has been the backbone of our digital infrastructure for several decades. However, with the advent of exponential growth in internet-connected devices and emerging technologies, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) has emerged as a potential successor to address the limitations posed by its predecessor.  In the digital era ..read more

The Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the Asia-Pacific region (APNIC) recently held its 55th meeting in conjunction with APRICOT, from 20 February to 2 March 2023, in Manila, USA. One of the critical discussions at the conference was centered on the APNIC policy that does not accept IP leasing and has a questionable understanding of its necessity. According to the APNIC policy manual, which was referenced during the meeting, APNIC allocates and assigns resources based on need, and ‘leasing is not allowed’ nor does it form a basis for further need. Additionally, it was noted that any ..read more

In the world wide web, the Internet Protocol address version 4 (IPv4) shortage is a significant challenge, depriving many businesses of growth opportunities. Since it will take time to adopt IPv6, the demand for the scarce IPv4 resources has been only increasing, together with the prices. Fortunately, the tremendous benefits of IP address leasing enable businesses to overcome the shortage and access IPv4 resources they need to grow and expand. With IP address prices rising, IP holders choose to monetize their unused and available resources due to guaranteed recurring income. Leasing address ..read more