Netnod, a Swedish non-profit, offers DNS services, root server operations and Internet exchange points for a robust internet infrastructure
HQ
Sweden
Founded
1996
Employees
52
Netnod is a leading provider of critical Internet infrastructure services, ensuring a stable and secure digital environment for organisations across the Nordics and beyond. With over two decades of experience, Netnod offers a range of services designed to enhance the robustness and resilience of the Internet.
Netnod manages the largest Internet Exchange Points in the Nordic region. These IXPs facilitate efficient and reliable data exchange between networks, helping to improve Internet performance and reduce latency. By connecting to Netnod’s IXPs, organisations can enhance their network’s reach and reliability.
Netnod provides secondary DNS services to a diverse range of clients, including top-level domains (TLDs), partners, and enterprises worldwide. These services ensure the stability and security of domain name resolution, which is crucial for maintaining an accessible and reliable online presence.
Accurate timekeeping is essential for many digital operations. Netnod offers both premium (PTP) and free (NTP and NTS) time services, ensuring precise time synchronisation for various applications. This service is vital for industries where timing accuracy is critical.
As part of its commitment to a robust Internet infrastructure, Netnod operates i.root-servers.net, one of the Internet’s 13 root name servers. This root server plays a crucial role in the global DNS hierarchy, contributing to the stability and security of the Internet as a whole.
Netnod is a neutral and independent Internet infrastructure organisation based in Solna, Sweden. Founded in 1996, Netnod has grown to become a key player in the global Internet infrastructure landscape.
Netnod is fully owned by the non-profit foundation TU-stiftelsen (Stiftelsen för Telematikens utveckling). This structure allows Netnod to focus on its core mission of providing critical Internet infrastructure services without the constraints of commercial interests.
With more than 20 years of experience at the core of the Internet, Netnod has developed unparalleled expertise in managing critical infrastructure. The organisation’s team of 52 employees is dedicated to ensuring the stability and security of the Internet through various initiatives and services.
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