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inetnum:        169.45.0.0 - 169.48.255.255
netname:        SOFTLAYER-RIPE-4-18-19-20
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mnt-domains:    MAINT-SOFTLAYER-RIPE
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created:        2015-01-13T16:00:43Z
last-modified:  2025-11-12T15:03:41Z
source:         RIPE

organisation:   ORG-IBMC2-RIPE
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country:        US
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address:        1 New Orchard Road
address:        10504-1722
address:        Armonk, New York
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phone:          +1-800-426-4968
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created:        2025-10-28T08:01:06Z
last-modified:  2025-10-28T08:01:08Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

role:           IP Admin
address:        UNITED STATES
address:        Armonk, New York
address:        10504-1722
address:        1 New Orchard Road
phone:          +1-800-426-4968
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created:        2025-10-28T08:01:06Z
last-modified:  2025-10-28T08:01:06Z
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