Internet2
Internet2 is a research and education network providing secure, high-speed connectivity, cloud solutions, and identity management tools tailored for the education and research community.
Services Provided by Internet2
Internet2 offers a range of specialized services tailored to meet the needs of the research and education community. The company provides secure, world-wide roaming wireless service through eduroam. It also offers cloud solutions and services designed specifically for research and education needs. Additionally, Internet2 delivers a suite of identity and access management tools through InCommon, which includes single sign-on and federated identity services. The company also offers a cloud-based Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation Service and the Internet2 NET+ program, which contains a portfolio of community-evaluated services crucial to cloud and information security programs.
Internet2 Network
Internet2 operates the nation's largest and fastest coast-to-coast research and education network. This secure, high-speed network supports the technology of the Internet2 infrastructure portfolio and facilitates research and education activities across the country. The company is dedicated to providing robust and reliable network services to a community that includes over 2,000 organizations such as higher education institutions, research facilities, government entities, corporations, and cultural organizations.
Internet2 Community Engagement
Internet2 engages with a diverse community of more than 2,000 member organizations. This includes higher education institutions, research bodies, government entities, corporations, and cultural organizations. Collaboration is a key part of Internet2's mission, as evidenced by its partnerships with EDUCAUSE and REN-ISAC to share knowledge, efforts, and resources. These collaborations help to advance the technology of the Internet2 infrastructure and support relationships within the broader ecosystem.
Internet2 Cloud Solutions
Internet2 provides specialized cloud solutions and services that cater to the specific needs of the research and education sector. The company offers a variety of cloud-based services, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation and the NET+ program, which includes a community-evaluated portfolio of services essential for cloud and information security initiatives. These comprehensive solutions are designed to enhance the digital infrastructure of the organizations within the Internet2 community.