Welcome
Welcome to the NET+ Google’s G Suite Enterprise for Education (GSEfE) wiki. G Suite Enterprise for Education entered into the NET+ Service Evaluation in May, 2020 and we expect to have an agreement in place by the end of 2020.
GSEfE includes all the productivity and collaboration tools of G Suite for Education (e.g. Gmail, Docs, Meet), plus premium tools and enhanced security controls (Learn more)
Service Evaluation Goals
Eight geographically diverse, public and private universities, will evaluate a number of aspects of the GSEfE offering, with a focus on capabilities provided in the enterprise offering and priorities identified by the service evaluation team. These areas include:
- Reviewing enhanced security features in GSEfE
- Developing a business model that helps institutions manage budgets and the current economic climate
- Streamlining the management and usage of collaboration tools at institutions
- Supporting institutional teaching and research needs
- Integrating with other enterprise applications and services
- Building scalable higher education specific contractual terms and pricing
Service Evaluation Status
| Status by Category | Status Indicator | % Complete | Status | ||||
| Initiation | G | 100% | The service evaluation kicked off on May 11, 2020 | ||||
| Functional Assessment | G | 75%80% | Functional Assessment workgroup began its work on June 2, 2020. Gathering feedback on potential areas for improvement during the month of July. | ||||
| Security | G | 80% | Security Assessment workgroup work began its work on June 5, 2020 GSuite HECVAT review is under way. | ||||
| Accessibility | G | 80% | VPAT Review underway
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| Identity Integration | G | 100% | Identity integration workgroup kicked off on June 9, 2020. Identity guidance draft was finalized on July 7,2020. Work on roadmap items wrapped up July 15, 2020 | ||||
| Network Integration | G | 100% | Completed | ||||
Business & Legal | G | 5% | Discussions regarding business models are under way | ||||
NET+ GSEfE Service Evaluation Participants
- Nate Corwin, Arizona State University
- Pete Bosanko, Cornell University
- Justin Zemlyak, Indiana University
- Doug Streit, Old Dominion University
- Marc Cougle, Rice University
- Damian Doyle, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Nick Young, University of North Carolina - Greensboro
- Rob Smith, Wake Forest University
To Contact the Service Evaluation group
Email: dvoss@internet2.edu
Questions?
- Internet2 NET+ Program Manager dvoss@internet2.edu
Service Documentation and Resources
Accessibility: VPAT for G Suite
Identity: To be added
Information Security:
Contract and Pricing: To be added
Community Resources
To be announced