Still sitting on the fence with IPv6?
Scare tactics clearly haven’t persuaded Canadians to switch to the new protocol — so perhaps extolling the benefits of IPv6 could help convince them. Here’s what you need to consider.
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The chicken-and-egg problem that explains IPv6 adoption in 2015
Even after years of urgency, uptake is still in the single digits from a network traffic standpoint. IDC and others offer their analysis
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IPv6 economics: The cost of avoiding it may be getting worse
The recent ‘512K Day’ outages online could be a harbinger of what’s to come if we stay on IPv4 too long
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Show this IPv6 video to anyone who doesn’t get the urgency
A non-profit organization sketches out exactly why the migration from IPv4 is so important. A must-see from YouTube
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A funny thing happened on the way to IPv6
Moving from IPv4 to the Web’s latest addressing system is of vital importance. It’s certainly no laughing matter. Right? Right?
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IPv6 and Carrier Grade NAT: what you need to know
CGN is sound, but not without its potential network drawbacks and pitfalls, according to a recent podcast. Get prepared for the transition from IPv4
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6 IPv6 security concerns that shouldn’t hold network admins back
A new podcast available via iTunes talks about the new addressing system and what companies of all sizes should do as they make the transition
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IPv6 migration: 5 perspectives from Latif Ladid
The collected posts based on our in-depth conversation with Latif Ladid, the president of the IPv6 forum and his strategies for moving to the Web’s new addressing system
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Why the Web may not be kind to IPv6 laggards
Our series of conversations with IPv6 Forum president Latif Ladid concludes with a look at where adoption will lead in 2013 and the realities of “address exhaustion”
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IPv6 transitions begin with these best practices
The fourth in our series of conversations with IPv6 Forum president Latif Ladid looks at what’s different about moving to the next-generation addressing system, and what isn’t
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Why IPv6 security means rethinking the network perimeter
Our interview series with IPv6 Forum president Latif Ladid continues with a discussion of the safety implications of transitioning to the Web’s new addressing system
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The missing link between IPv6 adoption and innovation
The second installment of our five-part interview with Latif Ladid focuses on how to get the buy-in you need to put adoption of the new addressing system on the IT department priority list
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The IPv6 Forum president’s advice for Canadian network managers
Latif Ladid has been warning about the dangers of not moving to the Web’s new addressing system for years. Why he’s still not backing down. First in a series
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Transitioning to IPv6 Isn’t as Difficult as It Appears
Many businesses are talking about moving to the new addressing system, but no one wants to deal with downtime as a result. Check out a resource that can help offer some business continuity advice
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Treasury Board of Canada Issues IPv6 Procurement Guidelines
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat released the “Internet Protocol Version 6 Network Equipment Procurement Guideline”. This document is designed to help Government of Canada departmental clients, technical authorities, network architects, network procurement technical analysts and...
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SIP over IPv6: The transition begins
An industry forum brings sets up a task force to explore issues that could complicate migrations from one addressing system to another. An executive explains the key benefits
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IPv6 security: Watch and learn
VIDEO A researcher at the recent SecTor conference in Toronto talks about the key areas network engineers need to keep in mind as they make a smooth transition to the new addressing system
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Where big data and IPv6 intersect
The founder of the Cloud Best Practices Network discusses the “X Internet” and what the growing volume of online data will mean for Canadian entrepreneurs
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See the big picture on IPv6 adoption
We’ve created an infographic that illustrates one of the biggest shifts in the way organizations and individuals will access Web sites. Get up to speed on the implications
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2012 Is the Summer of IPv6
Here’s a roundup of today’s hottest IP news from the Twitterverse:
1967 might have been the summer of love, but 2012 is the summer of IPv6! According to the CircleID blog, “This summer will have delighted IPv6 watchers as a growing number of sites allow them to witness the evolution of...
Read post What if IPv6 adoption flatlines?
Five stories published today with news and advice you can use
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IPv6 progress becomes the talk of IETF Vancouver event
Ars Technia reports on an Internet Society panel, changes in the control room and more
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IPv6 Creates an Opportunity for Innovation
IPv6 is more than just a must-have for enterprises that need to support the growing number of mobile devices. The new Internet protocol can also drive innovation and enhance efficiencies.
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The Government of Canada Issues IPv6 Adoption Strategy
The Government of Canada (GC) has recognized the importance of IPv6 with the publication of its IPv6 Adoption Strategy. According to the Treasury Board of Canada website, IPv6 adoption will help GC with business continuity and the continued growth of its online services. In addition, adopting...
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Canada’s IPv6 Adoption Rates Are Higher than the Global Average
Today is the World IPv6 Launch, or the day when the Internet Society hopes that major Internet service providers, websites and home networking equipment manufacturers will permanently enable IPv6 for their products and services.
Canadian IPv6 adoption rates have been consistently higher than...
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