IPv6 is a technology standard recognised as the future of the internet. It was developed to enable more devices to connect to the internet as IPv4's address capacity became insufficient. With its 128-bit address structure, IPv6 offers an almost unlimited number of unique IP addresses and thus meets the increasing connection needs of devices. In addition, IPv6 not only increases addressing capacity; it also provides advantages such as faster connections, advanced security protocols and more efficient data routing.
The transition to IPv6 is progressing gradually on a global scale. Today, many internet service providers, websites and device manufacturers have started to support IPv6. However, until this transition is fully realised, IPv4 and IPv6 will exist in interoperability. The innovations offered by IPv6 will support the development of new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and provide a faster, more secure internet experience. Individuals and businesses that want to adapt to future internet technologies can make the most of this transformation by investing in IPv6-supported infrastructure.