29 Jun 2023 Cloud Data Migration Tools Being Evaluated for Inclusion in the NET+ Portfolio By Dana Voss Cloud Storage Working Group Recommends Three Service Providers for Further Evaluation Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Internet2 NET+ team is excited to announce that the Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools issued in February 2023 resulted… Read More
29 Jun 2023 Cloud Internet2 Announcements NET+ Miro Collaboration Paves Way for Expanded Adoption by R&E Community By Tara Gyenis, Internet2 NET+ Program Development Manager Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Internet2 NET+ team is pleased to announce the availability of NET+ Miro, a digital whiteboard platform enabling teams to easily brainstorm and collaborate from anywhere and at any time. The software allows users to create notes,… Read More
12 May 2023 Cloud Events CLASS Certification Learning Pathway Instructor Insights: Getting GCP Professional Cloud Architect Certification-Ready By Apryl Motley With our next cohort of Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect Certification Training coming up May 22 –July 24, 2023, we asked instructor Kenny Moore, virtualization & cloud administrator at the University of Michigan, to share his insights on its benefits. Register for training… Read More
28 Apr 2023 Cloud Community News In Flight: Jon Allen Moves Baylor University’s Computing to the Cloud By John McCormack, Writer, NET+ Program Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Cloud Superhero Spotlight Editor’s Note: As Volunteer Appreciation Month comes to a close, we’re kicking off a series of interviews spotlighting the wonderful contributions that research and higher ed community members make to the NET+ Program. Be on… Read More
24 Apr 2023 Events Cloud Highly Focused Cloud Sessions at 2023 Internet2 Community Exchange By Heather Berry, Writer, Internet2 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Cloud services enthusiasts will have plenty of opportunity to Evolve, Change, and Grow at the Internet2 2023 Community Exchange to be held May 8-11 in Atlanta. NET+ research, idea streams, challenges, and future projects are set for… Read More
06 Apr 2023 Cloud Catching Up on the Cloud: Spring 2023 By Sean O’Brien Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Stepping Up to the Plate Last week Major League Baseball fans celebrated the start of the season, Opening Day 2023. Hall of Fame pitcher Early Wynn Jr. (January 6, 1920… Read More
05 Apr 2023 Cloud TechEX Calling on the Higher Ed Cloud Community: TechEX23 Call for Proposals Open Until April 7* By Damian Doyle (UMBC), Kari Robertson (UCOP), James Monek (Lehigh), and Niranjan Davray (Colgate) Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Currently, proposals are being accepted for this year’s Internet2 Technology Exchange (TechEX), being held this September 18-22 in Minneapolis. TechEX is a technical conference geared toward engineers (early career -> seasoned practitioners) in the research and education… Read More
04 Apr 2023 Cloud Manage Risk, Maximize Opportunity: Internet2 NET+ Coordinates Effort to Evaluate Vendor Risk Management Services for Cloud By Nick Lewis Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Many institutions realize and have expressed the need for additional governance and coordination to manage risk more effectively and better utilize cloud services. Based on community feedback, we are excited to share plans to convene a NET+… Read More
03 Apr 2023 Cloud Internet2 Announcements The Internet2 Cloud Scorecard Directory Reaches 50 Services! NET+ News Announcement Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Have you checked out the Internet2 Cloud Scorecard Directory lately? It has grown with the addition of many new vendor participants since its launch as a pilot. With 50 entries we are ready to transition from a… Read More
31 Mar 2023 Cloud Internet2 NET+ Recognizes National Procurement Month By Sean O’Brien Estimated reading time: 4 minutes March is National Procurement Month, a time to recognize the vital role that procurement professionals play in the research and education community (R&E). Procurement is not just about buying goods and services, but also about ensuring that they… Read More