Over the last 25 years, Netnod has helped its customers provide the best services possible. We have done so by making important contributions to technical standards, policy development and Internet governance. In this blogpost, I will look at the role Netnod has played in shaping the Internet, representing our customers and working with the technical community to ensure a robust and well-functioning Internet for all.

The transformation of the energy sector seems to me one of the most interesting and important challenges facing society today. So in this industry Q&A, I talk with Tommy Wahlman, Programme Manager at the Swedish Energy Agency, about some of the drivers and technical challenges involved here. We look at the role of accurate time and frequency systems and how they are essential for the transition to a more renewable and decentralised energy model.

In this guest blog post Kjetil Otter Olsen, CEO of the Norwegian Internet Exchange (NIX), looks at the traffic growth in Norway over the last few years, the impact of COVID-19 on traffic patterns and the interconnection developments in Norway we can expect to see in the future.

Using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a simple and effective way to set your local time. But how can you ensure that the time you are getting is correct, what can you do to improve time accuracy, and how do you decide which NTP servers are best for you? In this blogpost, we will take you through everything you need to know about getting the most accurate time over NTP.

In this guest blog post, we talk with Torbjörn Eklöv, co-owner and founder of Interlan Networks, who discusses the advantages of connecting to Netnod. These include using local Internet Exchanges to reduce latency, peering in Stockholm via a remote connection and using Netnod’s route servers to exchange traffic with many networks.

Whether you are taking a trip or staying put, here is a selection of my favourite time-related news from Netnod.

Perfect for the poolside or a quick catch up on the couch, here is my selection of some of the most interesting IX material from Netnod over the last 12 months.

Whether you are new to DNS or want in-depth technical info, we’ve got you covered. Here is my selection of some of the most interesting DNS material from Netnod over the last 12 months

This article, written by Monika Ermert, originally appeared on the CENTR website as part of their RIPE 82 reporting.