What Will This Initiative Achieve?

• An IMRS installation is a deployment of multiple servers with large DNS query processing capacity, ensuring faster DNS responses within the region.
• IMRS installations reduce the impact of cyberattacks, enhancing network security.
• These installations also provide backup in the event of connectivity issues.

 

Phase 1: Deployment of Two IMRS Installations in Africa

• Nairobi, Kenya: Launched in November 2022.
• Cairo, Egypt: Launched in October 2023.

 

Phase 2: Expansion of IMRS Singles in Africa

• Ongoing efforts to expand and enhance Internet resilience.
• An IMRS Single is a single-server “appliance” designed to be hosted by an organization to improve Domain Name System (DNS) stability and experience by having a Root Server instance in close proximity.

This phase aims to explore:

• Local Hosting: Encourage organizations with large networks to host IMRS instances, strengthening the Internet locally.
• Upgrades: Work with current IMRS hosts to upgrade their system if required.

 

Who Can Get Involved:

• Organizations with large networks can actively participate in this initiative.

 

Partner with ICANN:

• Collaborate with ICANN through the Coalition for Digital Africa.
• Refresh and add IMRS instances to streamline Internet traffic, boost network performance, and conserve bandwidth.
• Contribute to a more resilient African Internet and showcase your commitment to global digital equity.

 

Your involvement in this initiative actively shapes the Internet infrastructure and supports a resilient DNS ecosystem, ultimately fostering a stable Internet in Africa. Join us in enhancing Africa's digital future.

 

For more information and to express interest in hosting an IMRS Single, contact info@cda.africa.