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09
Mar
2026

Beyond the Price Tag: NET+ Service Evaluations Saved R&E Institutions Almost 500 Staff Hours

By Apryl Motley, CAE – Communications Consultant, Internet2 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes New research about the value of the Internet2 NET+ Service Evaluation Process is now available. According to an in-depth analysis conducted by a…

09
Mar
2026

Enhancing Cloud Connectivity with Internet2’s Route Policy Feature

By Scott Taylor

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Part 1 of Our Route Policy Series Network operators in research and education face an ongoing challenge: maintaining granular control over routing decisions as cloud connectivity architectures grow increasingly more complex. The new Route Policy feature…

05
Mar
2026

Collective Voice, Tangible Change: How Internet2 NET+ Advocacy Shaped AWS Transit Gateway

By Tim Manik, Cloud Solutions Architect, Internet2 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The Bottom Line Internet2 convened the higher education community, formalized their needs through the NET+ AWS Service Advisory Group, and advocated directly with AWS. That advocacy influenced Amazon Web…

12
Feb
2026

Restoring Critical Cloud Access Through Internet2 Insight Console’s New Route Policy

By Scott Taylor

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes If you operate a multicloud environment in research and education (R&E), you’re familiar with the common challenges and complexities — from access management and security to right-sizing capacity and optimizing spend. But there are lesser-known risks…

09
Feb
2026

Rethinking Campus Connectivity: TechEX25 Explores Private Wireless and Neutral Host Solutions

By Brian Ladrido

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Skip This conversation didn’t end at TechEX25! Content This conversation didn’t end at TechEX25! Private wireless and neutral-host networks are becoming practical tools for closing campus coverage gaps, supporting research mobility, and meeting connectivity needs. Find…

30
Jan
2026

Catching Up on the Cloud: Winter 2026

By Sean O’Brien

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Gather Around the Fire: New Year, Same Commitment to You As we begin 2026, higher education has clearly crossed a technology threshold. Emerging institutional needs…

28
Jan
2026

2025 Recap: Five Themes That Defined Cloud Infrastructure in Higher Education

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What the Internet2 NET+ cloud community learned in its previous year As we begin 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what we learned from 2025. From a year of cloud town halls, tech shares, strategy calls, tech…

22
Jan
2026

Always Learning, Always Engaged: Q&A with Cloud Superhero Josh Callahan

By Apryl Motley – Communications Consultant, Internet2 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Editor’s Note: This conversation continues our series of interviews spotlighting the wonderful contributions that research and higher ed community members make to the NET+ Program. Be on the lookout…

11
Nov
2025

Skip the Theory: Unfiltered Lessons for Your Kubernetes Journey

By Phil Fenstermacher, Systems Design and Architecture Manager, William & Mary

A 2025 Internet2 Technology Exchange Session Sneak Peek Engage in real stories and practical application to master the challenges of Kubernetes at your institution. In the tech world, hearing the word “Kubernetes” sparks one of two feelings: joy in finding an ultimate solution for managing tons of…

10
Nov
2025

Higher Education Cloud Forum 2026 Call for Proposals Now Open to Community

By Bob Flynn

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year again — we are excited to announce that the Higher Education Cloud Forum 2026 Call for Proposals is now officially open. The Cloud Forum —organized for and by higher…

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