Selecting a service provider begins with a challenge that member institutions are experiencing or with a common need from the broader R&E community that could be solved with a cloud-based solution. The process often begins when a member or a group of institutions identifies a service provider who may have a potential solution. The next steps for consideration to be evaluation for inclusion in the NET+ program are articulated in the Service Intake process. Internet2 Higher Education Members or Service Providers interested in bringing forward a service should review the intake process and contact netplus@internet2.edu with any questions or to indicate interest in participating.
The sponsored service proceeds through the process identified by the NET+ lifecycle, including thorough research and testing, and early adopter participation. Ultimately, these efforts lead to the announcement of the service for general availability to the higher education community.
Below is a listing of current Candidate Services:
Service Provider | Service Name | Intake Form Complete? | Status | Service Provider Contact | Internet2 Contact | Notes |
| Globus | Globus | Yes | In Service Evaluation | Vas Vasiliadis | Dana Voss dvoss@internet2.edu | The NET+ Globus service evaluation was kicked off in June 2023 and is currently in the contract negotiation phase. |
1Password | 1Password | In progress | Candidate Service | Terence Leung | Tara Gyenis | Confirming community members for service evaluation. Open to additional participants. |
| Pathify | Pathify Engagement Hub | Yes | In Service Evaluation | Chase Williams | Tara Gyenis tgyenis@internet2.edu | Kicked off the service evaluation January 18, 2024. |
| HashiCorp | Terraform, Vault | Yes | Candidate Service | Nick Popovich | Nidhi Yadav | Service provider withdrew interest. |
| YuJa | Video Platform, Panorama | Yes | Candidate Service | Isaac Klingsmith | Tara Gyenis tgyenis@internet2.edu | On hold. |