Internet2
Internet2 is a member-driven, advanced technology community that provides high-speed networking for U.S. research and education institutions. Its infrastructure connects universities, federal agencies, and industry partners to enable data-intensive science and collaboration. Internet2 supports innovation in networking, cloud services, and identity management.
About
Internet2 is a U.S. research and education (R&E) technology organization that operates a national high‑performance network and provides shared services for identity and access management, cloud integration, security, and collaboration. Its network connects universities, labs, agencies, and regional networks, supporting high-throughput data movement, experimental networking, and connectivity to commercial cloud providers. Internet2 also stewards programs like InCommon and hosts community events focused on networking, security, and advanced IT for research and education.
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For campus CIOs, network architects, and research computing leaders, Internet2 membership and services are central to enabling high-bandwidth science (e.g., large data transfers, remote instruments), experimenting with new network technologies, and aligning IAM and security practices with community norms. Internet2 resources and events provide venues to discuss network and CI planning, learn from peer institutions, and coordinate multi-institution projects.
Internet2 Services
The Internet2 community works together to develop, vet, and provide advanced networking, identity and access management software, and NET+ cloud services to meet (and exceed!) the needs of research and education (R&E).
Internet2 Membership
Internet2 has many types of membership which makes for a strong community of diverse interests and organizations.