iPlant, now known as CyVerse, is a collaborative research initiative that provides life scientists with powerful computational resources, tools, and services for managing, analyzing, and sharing large-scale biological data. It aims to enable researchers to easily access and analyze complex datasets, collaborate with other scientists, and accelerate their research in fields such as genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology. iPlant/CyVerse offers a wide range of services including data storage, high-performance computing, bioinformatics tools, and training programs to support the diverse needs of the research community.