APNIC, Regional Internet registry in Brisbane, Australia

The Asia Pacific Network Information Centre is a registry that manages and allocates internet addresses across 56 countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific. Based in Brisbane, it coordinates how network resources are distributed throughout this vast region.

APNIC began in 1992 in Tokyo as a pilot project of the Asia Pacific Coordinating Committee for Intercontinental Research Networking (APCCIRN) and the Asia Pacific Engineering and Planning Group (APEPG). When APNG, their merged successor, could not provide a legal framework, the pilot ended in 1993 and APNIC continued independently under IANA authority. In 1997, with Tokyo costs limiting growth, KPMG was engaged and Brisbane was chosen for its infrastructure and lower costs; the move was completed between April and August 1998.

The center brings together network professionals from across Asia and the Pacific who work together on technical standards and policies. These regular meetings create a space where different nations share knowledge about how the internet develops in their regions.

Access to network resources requires membership, which comes in different levels depending on an organization's needs. Visitors can learn about membership requirements or participate in open discussions about how internet governance works in the region.

The organization runs specialized training programs for network administrators across the region to build their technical skills. These courses help professionals stay current with the latest techniques and industry practices.