International sanctions targeting Iran’s technological sector restrict Iran’s participation in the global economy, hinder innovation, and obstruct its technological infrastructure.
IXPs’ unique vantage points can provide local and regional level availability and performance insights that public international measurement projects cannot measure as accurately.
Greece, Bulgaria, and Czechia benefit far more from cloud edge infrastructure, achieving >26% network performance improvements.
Local studies and Indigenous measurement systems provide greater context on the true resilience of a country’s Internet.
By systematically measuring the DNS, we can improve our understanding of the Internet, find vulnerabilities, and provide data for informed decision-making.
Community-driven IXPs must focus on demonstrating value to ensure future stability.
Internet access should not be weaponized or restricted during emergencies—it should be a relief, coordination, and rebuilding tool.
Understanding the resilience of critical Internet infrastructure can help landlocked and other countries reliant on terrestrial fibre connections.
