EfficientIP SOLIDserver Service Provider Extension (SPX) is an extension module for the SOLIDserver platform, designed for service providers and network operators to manage public internet IP address space in compliance with Regional Internet Registry (RIR) requirements. The product provides tools for managing the full lifecycle of IP address declarations to RIRs, with a focus on RIPE NCC compliance. It handles both IPv4 and IPv6 address space. Core functional areas include: **IP Resource Management:** - Optimizes the consumption of IP resources including addresses, subnets, and blocks - Tracks aggregation requirements (e.g., ensuring 80% of allocated IPv4 addresses are assigned before requesting new RIPE allocations) **RIR Declaration Lifecycle:** - Manages registration of all required IP address assignments with the RIR - Automates and standardizes administrative procedures for RIR declarations - Archives all exchanges with RIPE for audit and compliance purposes **Delegation and Collaboration:** - Simplifies delegation of resource deployments through collaborative work tools - Models and standardizes administrative procedures across teams **Reporting and Auditing:** - Provides reporting and auditing capabilities for IP address management activities SPX integrates with EfficientIP's broader SOLIDserver DDI platform, which covers DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services.