Internet2

Internet2: Building the 21st Century Academy, Together

 - Overview

Internet2 is a not-for-profit consortium focused on advanced networking for research and education. It provides a secure, high-speed network, cloud solutions, and research support to its members, which include universities, research institutions, and industry partners. 

Internet2's primary goal is to develop and test cutting-edge network technologies, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the internet. 

1. Key features: 

• Core Mission: Internet2 fosters collaboration among research and education institutions, industry, and government to advance networking technologies and applications.
• Infrastructure: It operates the Internet2 Network, a high-bandwidth, optical fiber network designed for research and education.
• Community Driven: The Internet2 community actively participates in developing and testing new technologies like telemedicine, digital libraries, and virtual laboratories.
• Impact: By bringing together various stakeholders, Internet2 aims to accelerate the deployment of new technologies into the broader global internet.

2. Key Activities: 

Internet2 focuses on developing and deploying advanced network technologies, including:  

• High-speed networking: Enabling large-scale data transfers and collaborations.
• Secure identity and access management: Facilitating secure access to resources and services.
• Cloud solutions: Providing cloud services tailored to the needs of research and education.

Please refer to the following for more information:

• Wikipedia: Internet2

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