Selecting a service provider begins with a challenge that member institutions are experiencing or 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 evaluated 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 Name | Service Provider | Status | Internet2 Contact | Notes |
| Globus | Globus | In Service Evaluation | Dana Voss dvoss@internet2.edu | Technical evaluation completed but remains in the contract negotiation phase. |
1Password | 1Password | Now Available | Nidhi Yadav | |
| Pathify Engagement Hub | Pathify | In Service Evaluation | Tara Gyenis tgyenis@internet2.edu | Kicked off the service evaluation on January 18, 2024. Currently on hold. |
| Large Language Model (LLM) Gateway | TBD | Requirements for Information (RFI) Issued | Tiffany Frank tfrank@internet2.edu | |
| Third-Party Risk Management | TBD | Request for Proposal (RFP) Issued | Nick Lewis | |
| Neutral Host Network Platform (NHNP) | TBD | Intent to Award Issued | Brian Ladrido bladrido@internet2.edu | Working to finalize service evaluation participants for a late August or early September kickoff. |
| Echo Labs | Echo Labs | Now Avaliable: Pre-service Evaluation | Tiffany Frank tfrank@internet2.edu |