The main functions of the Asia Pacific Information Centre are as follows:
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The main functions of the Asia Pacific Information Centre are:
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* The allocation of IPv6 and IPv4 address space as well as ASN (Autonomous System Numbers) throughout the region of Asia Pacific;
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* The allocation of [[IPv6]], and formerly the allocation of [[IPv4]] address space, as well as [[ASN]] throughout the Asia Pacific region;
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* The maintenance of public Whois Database for the region of Asia Pacific;
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* The maintenance of a public Whois Database for the region;
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* The representation of interests for the Internet community throughout the Asia Pacific region;
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* Representation to other bodies of the Internet community throughout the Asia Pacific region;
* Reverse DNS lookup delegations
* Reverse DNS lookup delegations
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* The Executive Council of APNIC has the following functions: act on behalf of APNIC members, to develop Internet policies which respond to the changes related to the Internet environment, ensure efficient coordination for APNIC work, etc.