RcodeZero key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- ipcom GmbH
- Headquarters
- Austria (AT)
- Ownership
- Part of nic.at (Sister company under common ownership)
- Data hosting
- Global / multi-region
- Infrastructure
- Self-hosted/Anycast Network (ipcom GmbH)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Low (no US parent)
- Certifications
- ISO 27001 (since 2014)
- Replaces
- Cloudflare DNS, Google Public DNS, Amazon Route 53 Service, Akamai Edge DNS, DigiCert DNS Trust Check
About RcodeZero
RcodeZero DNS is a specialized Anycast DNS service operated by ipcom GmbH, a sister company of nic.at (the Austrian domain registry). The service is designed to replace or enhance traditional Unicast DNS infrastructures which are susceptible to single-point failures and DDoS attacks. By distributing DNS queries across a global network of servers using Anycast technology, it ensures that queries are routed to the nearest available node, significantly reducing latency and improving resilience. The service caters to three distinct segments: Enterprises looking for cost-effective resilience for a small number of zones; ISPs and Registrars requiring 24/7 support and high-volume management; and TLD Registries needing top-tier availability for national domain zones. As an Austrian provider, it emphasizes European data protection standards and digital sovereignty, positioning itself as a secure alternative to major US-based cloud DNS providers.
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