ABOUT US
Empowering IP Ownership
Number Resource Society (NRS) is a global non-profit membership organization that campaigns, empowers and supports businesses to own the fundamental elements of their IP business.
IP addresses—the very fundamental elements of your IP business - are not owned by you, or your business. In reality, the ownership and distribution of IP addresses lies in the hands of certain groups of policy specialists across the globe.
NRS believes that you should own your own IP assets.
OUR VOICE
The NRS believes in Three Principles
One internet, one world.
A unified Internet with minimal fragmentation, enabling seamless global connectivity.
Open & Autonomous Infrastructure
An Internet that is free, open and accessible without external interference.
Decentralized Governance with AI
A decentralized future of the Internet with minimum human participation at its core.
We work together for a better Internet where everyone can participate in its development
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In The Spotlight
Together with our global community, we are expanding the Internet's reach and ensuring its long-term viability.
Why your company may be wasting IPv4 resources right now
Many enterprises waste IPv4 resources due to legacy design, poor governance, and lack of visibility into address utilisation efficiency. Key takeaways IPv4 resources are increasingly
Centralised vs decentralised internet governance models
Centralised vs decentralised internet governance models: IP address governance, IPv4 assets and the structural limits of fragmentation narratives Internet governance depends on global coordination of
NRS Event: Why IP governance and data privacy are becoming Africa’s most strategic conversations
On April 16, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, a quiet but critical conversation unfolded, one that speaks directly to the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure. Hosted
How Enterprises Can Reduce Dependency on Centralized IP Allocation
Enterprises are rethinking IP allocation strategies to reduce reliance on centralised registries, improve resilience, and future-proof global network operations. Key points Centralised IP allocation via
Strengthening Digital Foundations: Insights from NRS’s cybersecurity & IP management event in Yaoundé
On April 8th, 2026, NRS hosted a focused and impactful event at the prestigious Djeuga Palace in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event brought together key voices
Why the current Regional Internet Registries model is structurally fragile
The RIR model coordinates global IP allocation, yet legal limits, market forces and governance tensions increasingly expose its structural fragility. The RIR system works on