Slow IP uptake

IPv6 is the new internet protocol that was introduced last year. It's in the news because Australia’s slow uptake of IPv6 is being flagged as a risk to the international competitiveness of Australian businesses.

According to the article, slow IPv6 uptake can undermine the international competitiveness of Australian businesses. For investors, that competitiveness risk could affect business performance and growth prospects for companies that rely on modern internet infrastructure.

A Logicalis league table of national IPv6 readiness places Australia at No.4 in the Asia‑Pacific region and 23rd globally.

The IPv6 readiness league table referenced in the article was compiled by Logicalis.

Investors should watch adoption trends and public reporting on IPv6 readiness from companies and industry groups, because improvements or continued lagging could influence the competitive position and operational resilience of Australian firms.

Being 23rd globally and No.4 in the Asia‑Pacific indicates Australia is not leading on IPv6 adoption. The article highlights this slower uptake as a concern for international competitiveness.

The article doesn't name specific sectors, but it warns that Australian businesses broadly could face competitiveness pressures if the national transition to IPv6 remains slow—something investors should consider when assessing company exposure to digital infrastructure risks.

Investors can use the Logicalis ranking as a high‑level indicator of national internet infrastructure progress. Combined with company‑level disclosures about technology upgrades, it can help assess which businesses may be better positioned or at risk due to the pace of IPv6 adoption.