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Network Operators Group(NOG)
A professional association for individuals and groups involved in network architecture, engineering, or operations. NOG members come from entities such as Internet service providers, Regional Internet Registries, and network security groups. Through mailing lists and conferences, members exchange ideas, information, and best practices.
NOGs are usually geographically based (e.g., North American Network Operators Group, Australian Network Operators Group, Hong Kong Network Operators Group).