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&lt;p class="std-text">The &lt;strong>RIPE NCC&lt;/strong> begins its &lt;strong>16 March 2026&lt;/strong> rollout to unify access for six critical tools, replacing the fragmented application switcher. (RIPE&amp;#039;s payment) This update represents a strategic shift toward &lt;strong>composable infrastructure&lt;/strong>, mirroring the 29% industry adoption rate for utility-based models that Spiceworks research identifies as necessary for reducing IT waste. By abandoning siloed entry points, the organization forces a necessary convergence of its &lt;strong>LIR Portal&lt;/strong> and &lt;strong>RIPE Database&lt;/strong> into a single, coherent interface.&lt;/p></description></item></channel></rss>