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inetnum:        163.156.0.0 - 163.156.255.255
mnt-routes:     BTCML-AXA-MNT
status:         LEGACY
remarks:        **********************************
remarks:        For spamming, hacking or abuse problems please send requests to; abuse@axa.com
remarks:        **********************************
remarks:        AXA Technology UK owned Address Space
remarks:        http://www.ripe.net/db/erx/erx-ip/network-163.html
remarks:        **** INFORMATION FROM ARIN OBJECT ****
remarks:        netname: AXA Tech MESD
descr:          AXA Technology Services UK Ltd.
descr:          2nd Floor, Spectrum Building, Bond Street
descr:          Bristol
descr:          BS1 3LG
remarks:        country: GB
admin-c:        CP6740-RIPE
tech-c:         CP6740-RIPE
abuse-c:        ASAH9-RIPE
remarks:        changed: hostmaster@arin.net 20020913
remarks:        changed: hostmaster@arin.net 20020913
remarks:        **** INFORMATION FROM RIPE OBJECT ****
netname:        AXA
descr:          AXA Technology Services UK Ltd.
country:        GB
mnt-by:         BTCML-AXA-MNT
created:        2002-08-27T10:19:00Z
last-modified:  2023-08-10T07:34:03Z
source:         RIPE

person:         Craig Platt
address:        AXA Technology Services
address:        ABC Building, Ballam Rd, Lytham,Lancs,FY8 4TQ
phone:          +44 (0)1253 684650
nic-hdl:        CP6740-RIPE
mnt-by:         CP22534-MNT
created:        2011-09-13T13:01:33Z
last-modified:  2011-09-13T13:01:34Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

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