Jia Rong Low has recently been appointed as the director general of APNIC, a critical role in managing IP addresses and supporting connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. His definition of 'internet' emphasizes the significance of unique identifiers and protocols like IP addressing and TCP/IP. Low, with a background from Singapore's foreign service and ICANN, aims to defend a single global internet while educating governments on essential technologies. With a vast population reliant on APNIC's resources, his leadership is crucial in addressing the IPv4 shortage and exploring the potential of IPv6.
Jia Rong Low emphasizes the importance of defending a single global internet, a commitment he brings to his new role at APNIC.
Low defines the internet as technology enabling device connection through unique identifiers and protocols, encompassing IP addressing and the domain name system.
As director general of APNIC, Low manages IP addresses across 56 Asia-Pacific economies, impacting the connectivity of over four billion people.
His prior work at ICANN focused on educating governments about internet technologies, reflecting his dedication to a unified and accessible online space.
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