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    Updated October 2024: The Roadmap reflects stakeholders’ commitment to strengthening Internet2’s services and solutions.

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    Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Campus enterprise access to AWS.

    Canvas

    Streamlines digital tools and content that teachers and students love.

    Cloud Connect

    Dedicated network connections to cloud providers.

    Echo Labs

    A suite of artificial intelligence solutions.

    eduroam

    Secure, worldwide roaming wireless service.

    ServiceNow

    Gain end-to-end visibility with advanced features like AI-driven insights and automation.

    NET+ Cloud Services

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    Amazon Web Services

    Campus enterprise access to AWS.

    Canvas

    Streamlines digital tools and content that teachers and students love.

    Echo Labs

    Offers higher education institutions a suite of artificial intelligence solutions.

    Google Cloud

    Cloud solutions developed with the Internet2 member community.

    LabArchives

    Store, organize, share, and publish laboratory data.

    ServiceNow

    Provides end‑to‑end visibility into processes and infrastructure.

    Network Services

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    Amazon Web Services Direct Connect

    Reach AWS Direct Connect using Cloud Connect, leveraging Internet2 and your regional’s infrastructure.

    Cloud Connect

    Use Internet2 and your regional network’s infrastructure to access and use cloud resources.

    DDoS Volumetric Mitigation Service

    Cloud-based volumetric service is procured on behalf of the community from Radware.

    Layer 1 Service

    Offers the most specialized and cost-effective way to build a custom, high-capacity network.

    Layer 2 Service

    Delivers a strategic advantage providing effective and efficient 100 gigabit Ethernet technology.

    Rapid Private Interconnect (RPI)

    Provides dedicated access to any vendor-provided service at four national peering locations.

    InCommon Services

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    eduroam

    Get seamless access to global roaming Wi-Fi.

    InCommon Federation

    Provides secure single sign-on access to cloud and local services, and global collaboration tools.

    InCommon Trusted Access Platform

    An identity and access management suite of software designed to integrate with existing systems.

    InCommon Catalyst Program

    The InCommon Catalysts can fill the gaps in your IAM program.

    InCommon Academy

    From expert-led component training to implementation support, we provide the resources you need.

    InCommon Certificate Service

    Unlimited server and user certificates for one annual fee, covering all of your domains.

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    We help researchers connect with a full spectrum of support services and technology.

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    The Roadmap, updated in October 2024, reflects stakeholders' ongoing commitment to our services and solutions.

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    Collaboration Boosts Global Research Connectivity

    Indiana University’s NEA3R expands with Internet2, advancing global connectivity for the research and education.

    InCommon: InCommon Futures2 Report

    Learn how InCommon will continue to lead as an authority in IAM.

    Get Ready for the New Cloud Scorecard Website

    R&E institutions will soon have a new way to access completed Cloud Scorecards.

  • Convening the Community

    Join us for community events, webinars, workshops, and training sessions.

    Internet2 Events
    CommEX25

    Join us for the Internet2 2025 Community Exchange, to be held April 28-May 1 in Anaheim, Calif.

    TechEX24

    Thank you for attending the 2024 Internet2 Technology Exchange, which was held Dec. 9-13 in Boston.

    Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS)

    Join us for in-depth cloud training and workshops.

    eduroam RADIUS
    Technical Workshop

    This one-day training on March 3 features RADIUS troubleshooting guidance and covers eduroam best practices.

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Ann West awest@internet2.edu

Associate Vice President, Trust and Identity

Ann West is Associate Vice President for Trust and Identity for Internet2. In this role, she collaborates with the research and education community and its corporate partners to make collaboration and access to resources easier, secure, and robust. Ann has worked on this aspirational goal for over 25 years.

06
Dec
2024

InCommon

Expanding Academic Horizons: How Federated Identity Can Transform Cross-Institutional Learning

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 2024 has been a pivotal year for InCommon, fueled by our Futures2 Strategy pushing new explorations and investments across the community. In reviewing our 20-year history, one of this year’s initiatives stands out as having the…

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18
Nov
2022

InCommon

Brought to You by Community: InCommon Advisory Committee Nominations Under Review for 2023

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Engagement with the community is the foundation of how we operate at InCommon. We appreciate the variety of ways our community comes together to develop best practices, guide the adoption of new technologies, and identify and resolve common…

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