Network Report: Spring 2026

1. Infrastructure & Storage

This quarter focused on migrating IBB assets to **Contabo S3** and **Cloudflare R2**. This infrastructure ensures redundant storage for the [IBB Archives](archives.php). Custom database integration has successfully reduced latency for the member search directory.

2. Community Expansion

The **International Barking Brigade (IBB)** has officially rolled out the centralized membership registry. Improved MariaDB schemas allow for efficient indexing of pup and handler profiles while maintaining high encryption standards for sensitive data.

3. Safety & Vetting Updates

The formalization of the [Safety Reference Guide](collar-guide.php) marks a significant step in mosh safety. By standardizing the 3-Collar and Bandana systems, we have provided a clearer framework for community vetting during both digital and physical engagements.

4. Strategic Outlook

For the coming quarter, the IBB will prioritize the refinement of our security ecosystem. We are focusing on the deep-integration of **Watchdog** for network-wide monitoring and the continued optimization of **Gatekeeper** for automated access control. Our commitment to self-hosted, independent software remains the core of our technical strategy.