Globus is a non-profit data management service that allows users to transfer, share, and access data across different storage systems and platforms through software-as-a-service. It has transferred over 1.34 exabytes of data and aims to unify access to research data across different tiers of storage through connectors, APIs, and user interfaces. Globus ensures secure data transfers and sharing by using user identities, access controls, encryption, and audit logging without storing user credentials or data.