Merit RADb

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Merit RADb provides a global, open-access Internet Routing Registry that enables network operators to register routing objects, troubleshoot routing problems, configure backbone routers, generate access lists, and perform network planning, all backed by 24x7x365 support.

Target Customer

Network operators (ISPs), security analysts, universities, businesses, and the broader internet community that relies on routing data and registry services.

Key Differentiator

Open-access registry with global BGP visibility via Route Views data, IRR object suggestions based on current BGP tables, and around-the-clock support; provides both public WHOIS access and private API for IRR data.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the available content

Pain Points

1Managing and validating routing objects across the Internet Registry (IRR) database
2Troubleshooting and diagnosing BGP/routing issues across multiple viewpoints
3Configuring backbone routers and generating network access lists efficiently

Key Features

1Guided creation and management of Internet Route Registry (IRR) objects
2Open Access dataset available at no cost to network operators and security analysts
324x7x365 support from experienced engineers
4IRR object suggestions derived from current BGP default-free tables
5Queryability of registered objects via RADb WHOIS, private API, and third-party libraries (IRRtoolset)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Improved management and publication of IRR objects
2Enhanced global visibility and comparison of BGP routing information
3Access to API for data retrieval and updates with persistent support

Competitive Advantages

1Open, free access to RADb data for the internet community
224x7x365 technical support
3Global BGP visibility using multiple Route Views data points
4IRR object suggestions to assist correct routing configurations
5Private API access for data retrieval and updates

Key Benefits

1Register and publish IRR objects

2Access a global view of routing information

3Leverage automated IRR object suggestions

4Query data via public WHOIS, private API, or third-party tools

5Depend on round-the-clock support for critical networking operations

Additional Product Information

Product Description

The Internet Routing Registry - RADb is Merit Network's service that enables organizations to register routing objects, troubleshoot routing issues, configure backbone routers, and perform network planning, with global visibility into BGP data and ongoing support.

Target Market

Networks and network operators (ISPs, universities, businesses), security analysts, and researchers needing routing registry data and BGP visibility

Unique Value Proposition

Open-access, globally visible IRR data combined with proactive routing guidance and 24/7 support, backed by a trusted community registry and Route Views integration

Technical Requirements

Requires one or more Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) to register IRR objects

Pricing Model

Annual subscription model: One Year - $595; Non-Profit - $425. Includes unlimited IRR object registration/publication, API access for data retrieval/updates, live support, and access to all RADb features.

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