[ncc-announce] [news] Simplifying RIPE Registry Updates

Dear colleagues,

We have just completed milestone one in the first phase of our project to make updating the RIPE Registry easier and more efficient for LIRs. We have implemented a simple version of a request form in the LIR Portal that allows LIRs to create a ticket for different scenarios such as mergers and acquisitions, transfers, name changes, and membership terminations. 

It is often the case that LIRs want to update the RIPE Registry to reflect things like transfers or changes to the legal structure of their organisation. In most cases, the LIR can’t make these changes alone, because the RIPE NCC needs to approve them to ensure that the registry is correct and RIPE Policies have been followed. 

This is why we are developing a new workflow that will streamline these kinds of requests. Because there are a range of scenarios that all require different evaluation steps, we have decided to take a phased approach. In this first phase, we will focus on improving the process around resource transfers, as defined by RIPE Policy.

You can read about this project in more detail on RIPE Labs: 
https://labs.ripe.net/Members/matt_parker/keeping-the-registry-up-to-date

You can find the new request form here: 
https://my.ripe.net/#/update-registry

We will keep you updated as we complete further milestones. If you have any feedback, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email. 

Kind regards

Alex Band
Product Manager
RIPE NCC