Organizations

Regional Internet Registry that allocates IP and AS numbers in the Asia Pacific region. Has a "whois" database that holds information on network contacts for Asia Pacific IP addresses.

Trade organization whose aim is to promote the region's economy through technical conferences, informative data compilation, and development of industry standards.

ARIN is the regional registry of IP and ASN numbers for North America, South America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Created by Congress to produce recommendations on electronic commerce and tax policy, critical information age issues with global implications.