Leveraging the Internet2 Network and enabling services like InCommon federated identity management, the Internet2 NET+ Services team is developing a portfolio of service offerings that bring value to Internet2 members. The goal? To create services that are cost-effective, easy to access, simple to administer, and tailored to the unique needs of our community. To learn more:
- Read Internet2 NET+ Services FAQ (PDF)
- Internet2 NET+ Services Updates – 18 Nov 2011
- View the opening plenary session netcast of the Fall 2011 Internet2 Member Meeting (including Internet2 NET+ announcements)
- View "Internet2 NET+ Services and Progress to Date" netcast
NET+ Services
Contact Us
Jerry Grochow
VP for Internet2 NET+ Services (Interim)
netplus@internet2.edu
Jerry Grochow was named Interim Vice President for Internet2 NET+ Services on September 12, 2011, and will coordinate ongoing and new cloud computing initiatives and projects.
A Systems Approach
Our Approach: Today, building high performance networks can not be about providing capacity alone. Internet2 believes that progress in advanced networking requires a systems approach which integrates each layer of the network model to create a cohesive, scalable, and secure system from the ground up. The systems approach is critical to our community's ability to conduct science, to engage in research, to educate, and to bring diverse communities together in rich new ways.
Cloud Services
Internet2 works with third-party vendors to provide customized cloud services using the infrastructure facilities of the Internet2 Network and the federated authentication and authorization services available through InCommon. Note that InCommon membership is required for participation.
The Internet2 NET+ Box service provides users with the ability to access, store and share content securely anywhere, anytime, on any device. Visit our Web page or read the FAQ for more details.
eText
As textbooks continue shifting to digital, Internet2, McGraw-Hill and Courseload have announced the implementation of an eText Pilot Trial Pack to students and faculty at five universities for the Spring 2012 semester. The pilot, based on Indiana University's eText model, provides a simple way for universities to quickly assess a new, digital model for delivering course materials. While an increasing number of eTexts are already available at retail prices, eTexts can cost less when institutions negotiate attractive volume prices to dramatically reduce costs to students. Read the press release for details.
The Internet2 NET+ HP Cloud service provides a “private community cloud” suite of infrastructure services that are designed to meet required levels of security, performance and availability for higher education. Visit the service Web page or read the FAQ for more details.
The Commons
The Internet2 Commons provides IP-based collaboration technologies like H.323 videoconferencing and telepresence services, allowing members to schedule and hold distributed meetings, no matter where participants may be located.
Middleware
A range of enabling middleware tools are available to help members more easily secure, manage and access the power of the Internet2 Network.
InCommon
InCommon provides a secure and privacy-preserving trust fabric for research and higher education institutions, and their partners, in the United States.
The InCommon Federation provides the framework for trusted shared management of access to online resources for research and higher education institutions and their partners.
The InCommon Assurance Program provides standards for the more-stringent identity proofing procedures needed to access online services requiring higher levels of assurance.
The InCommon Certificate Service provides U.S. higher education with unlimited SSL, extended validation, client (for example, personal), and code-signing certificates for one annual fee.
