As you gear up for the Fall 2024 semester and plan for the coming year, we invite you to join us for our next webinar series: Discovering the Power of NET+ Services.
This nine-part series will take participants on a journey through all NET+ Programs, where they will be introduced to their Program Managers, learn about community activities, hear more about special contract terms and higher education-focused pricing, check in on Service Advisory Board updates, and see how they can take advantage of all program benefits.
A lot of community care and effort goes into making NET+ a shared voice for research and higher education (R&E) institutions like yours, and we plan to highlight those efforts over the coming weeks.
Our webinar series will kick off with an overview of the NET+ portfolio, including:
- NET+ Program Overview: Discover the benefits of NET+ Services, including unique features like the NET+ Scorecard and community-driven program development.
- Exclusive Benefits: Learn about special terms and the advantages of being a NET+ subscriber.
- Community and Resources: Get the details about NET+ Service Advisory Boards, explore communication channels, and stay updated on program activities.
From there, we’ll dive into program-specific webinars led by NET+ program managers that feature service histories, unique program activities, use cases from universities, and insights from their Service Advisory Boards. Leave each session with a better understanding of special contract terms and program events that would benefit your institution.
More details on program-specific sessions can be found below. You can also check out our wiki page and events calendar for a full schedule of events, including our participation in TechEx 2024, EDUCAUSE, and CommEx 2025. We look forward to connecting with you!
Sessions
All sessions will take place on the dates listed below, with each webinar beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Sept. 19: Overview of NET+ Services
Speaker: Sean O’Brien
Description: We kick off the webinar series with an introduction to the NET+ Program. We’ll cover the benefits of joining our community and how NET+ services can support your institution’s IT and business needs. Learn how our collaborative approach to vendor management and shared resources can optimize your technology investments.
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Sept. 26: What’s New in the NET+ portfolio?
Speakers: Dana Voss, Tara Gyenis, Tiffany Frank, Nidhi Yadav
Description: During our Sept. 26 webinar, we will share information about NET+ Echo Labs and NET+ 1Password, the newest additions to the NET+ portfolio. Echo Labs has developed cutting-edge, affordable, ADA-compliant captioning and transcription technologies. 1Password is a password management service that provides a place for users to store credentials, software licenses, and other sensitive information in a virtual vault. Read the NET+ Echo Labs Announcement and NET+ 1Password announcement to learn more.
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Oct. 3: NET+ Google Workspace for Education, NET+ DryvIQ, NET+ Miro
Speakers: Dana Voss, Quyen Vaillant, Jenna Mallberg
Description: Learn how NET+ evaluates collaborative tools like Google Workspace, DryvIQ, and Miro. This session will explore how these tools have been adapted through the NET+ framework to meet the specific needs of higher education in terms of enhanced security, compliance, and integration capabilities.
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Oct. 10: NET+ ServiceNow, NET+ Docusign, NET+ Splunk
Speakers: Quyen Vaillant, Jenna Mallberg, Nidhi Yadav
Description: Dive into how NET+ facilitates the adoption of operational tools such as ServiceNow, Docusign, and Splunk, focusing on achieving optimal pricing, robust security features, and seamless technical integration that align with educational environments.
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Oct. 17: NET+ Canvas, NET+ Panopto, NET+ LabArchives
Speaker: Lauren Hanks
Description: If your institution is already using or is considering the adoption of platforms like Canvas, Panopto, and LabArchives, this is the session for you. We’ll dive into the current status of each program and highlight how our service providers are working closely with Internet2 and our Service Advisory Boards to tackle the ever-changing landscape of teaching and learning technologies. Leave the session armed with ways to get involved, share feedback, join upcoming events, and take advantage of special contract terms and value-based pricing models explicitly built with your institution in mind.
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Oct. 31: NET+ AWS, NET+ GCP, CICP, NET+ Kion & Cloud Infrastructure Community Program (CICP)
Speakers: Bob Flynn, Nidhi Yadav
Description: Explore the vibrant world of the NET+ Cloud Infrastructure programs. With contracts and activities designed by the R&E community, you will find the tools, talent, and support to help you provide hyper-scale technologies to your institution quickly and efficiently. Whether you are using AWS to run your ERP, GCP for that AI sandbox, or Kion to deploy and manage accounts across all your clouds, the NET+ contracts and the Cloud Infrastructure Community Program ensure you will do so using contract terms crafted for the R&E market, pricing strategies negotiated by your peers, and technical guidance backed by your community. Join us to learn how the R&E community does cloud.
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Nov. 7: NET+ Zoom, NET+ Lumen SIP, NET+ Clearspan
Speaker: Brian Ladrido
Description: Examine how NET+ enhances communication services like Zoom, Lumen SIP, and Clearspan, focusing on security enhancements, contract improvements, and feature customizations that address the unique needs of educational institutions.
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Nov. 14: NET+ Duo, NET+ LastPass, NET+ Crashplan
Speakers: Nick Lewis, Nidhi Yadav
Description: Learn about the comprehensive security solutions provided through NET+. Subjects will include multi-factor authentication, password management, data backup, and threat detection to automated response, all optimized for research and higher education’s specific security and compliance requirements.
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Dec. 5: NET+ Procurement
Speakers: Sue Gavazzi, Sean O’Brien
Description: Tailored for procurement professionals, this session will highlight the benefits of NET+ Procurement. Learn how to streamline the procurement process, leverage collective buying power, and negotiate better terms with vendors to maximize value.
Join us for these informative sessions and see how NET+ services can empower your institution with cutting-edge tools and expert support.
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers. Register now and become a part of our growing community dedicated to advancing education through technology.
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