The IPv6 Forum is a worldwide consortium that advocates for IPv6 by improving technology, market awareness, and deployment of IPv6. It aims to create a quality, secure "New Generation Internet" and promote equitable access to knowledge. The IPv6 Forum operates certification programs for IPv6-ready products and websites. It also provides IPv6 training and assessments. IPv6 is needed because the number of available IPv4 addresses is limited, while IPv6 expands the address space vastly to accommodate more internet-connected devices and technologies like the Internet of Things.