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20 Jan 2022
Submit your Speaking Proposals now!
Time is running out! The deadline to submit a proposal is January 21. Don't miss your chance to build your professional experience and connect with colleagues at #BCNET2022 bit.ly/3nEo2Cc #higheredtech #cybersecurity #techsummit
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Register early and save 25% off your pass for #BCNET2022 Check out #keynotespeaker Tanya McCready who will inspire us with stories of teamwork from adventures with their dogsledding Alaskan racing tours: bit.ly/337MpRT #higheredtech #cybersecurity #techsummit
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10 Dec 2021
After a summer of heatwaves and wildfires, B.C. was hit by devastating floods and landslides. With our recent investment in diverse networks, we mitigated outages, enabling 48 #highered campuses to continue #teaching, #learning and #research Read more: bit.ly/3ydAInI

6 Dec 2021
Are you as excited for our Connect 2022 keynote speakers as we are?
Join happiness expert Dr. Elizabeth Dunn and adventurer Dr. Adam Schoalts who will be bringing lessons of resilience to #BCNET2022. Register and take advantage of our early bird rate bit.ly/3IlSr18 #technology #higheredtech #cybersecurity #techsummit #leadership
17 Nov 2021
Limited spots are left, sign up today! bit.ly/3nkmXjd

Sponsor #BCNET2022 for an opportunity to engage and network with our diverse #highered and #research IT community. Limited Silver and Bronze Sponsorships are available, so secure your spot today! bit.ly/3nkmXjd #techsummit #techconference #technology #cybersecurity
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We are excited to announce our #BCNET2022 platinum sponsors! Thank you for your support @TELUS @CompugenInc @DellTech @Microserve @CDWCanada Become a sponsor today! bit.ly/3CNa5HY #highered #technology #summit
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We can’t wait to see you back in person for our #technologyconference at the beautiful #downtownVancover @WallCentre! Stay steps away from Vancouver’s most vibrant attractions and enjoy special room rates. See you there! Learn more: bit.ly/3vsJE7i
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Proposals Wanted! Now is the time for all #highered and #research members to submit a #proposal for #BCNET2022, due on January 21, 2022. Learn more about our tracks and in-person conference: bcnetconnect.bc.net/
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6 Oct 2021
The CHIME telescope is speeding up discoveries about the universe thanks to the BCNET #ResearchandEducationNetwork. The new high-speed network enables massive #datacollaboration, putting the potential for new revelations on the horizon. Read more: bit.ly/2Yn9RIB
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30 Jun 2021
In response to the rise in cyber crime against the #education and #research sector, security and technology bodies in Australia, Canada, the UK and US have formed a global intelligence #partnership sharing intelligence on malware attacks. ow.ly/xDBZ50FmeMp
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22 Jun 2021
Mark your calendar for March 8-10, 2022, for the BCNET CONNECT Tech Summit at the Vancouver Sheraton @WallCentre — a chance to collaborate and reconnect in person! Expect 3 days of learning through interactive sessions, inspiring thought leaders and relevant topic discussions.
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17 Jun 2021
BCNET is a proud partner of Canada’s #NREN that connects to a global web of more than 100 NRENs around the world. Working together, we form the #GREN which is dedicated to connecting great minds to each other, enabling world-wide #research collaborations! ow.ly/qtRJ50FcPly
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11 Jun 2021
Hundreds of mysterious fast radio bursts have been detected in #space thanks to a collaboration enabled by the BCNET #AdvancedNetwork between an international group of researchers and a British Columbia telescope called CHIME. Read more: ow.ly/gA0950F7P50
18 May 2021
We are pleased to partner with @sd91bc to bring @eduroam a secure, global Wi-Fi service to each of its 18 school sites and 5 administrative buildings. The service offers a seamless and secure roaming experience for #education and #research. Read more: ow.ly/loNM50EPMfK
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19 Apr 2021
Cybersecurity Community Webinar Series: What you need to know about NIST. Speaker: Jeff Gardiner. Join us for a session on the NIST framework and how it can be applied in the context of higher education and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. bit.ly/3ttOorB
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9 Mar 2021
Today, staff members at BCNET gathered to celebrate International Women's Day, admiring the journey of women's fight for equality and sharing stories of strength, resilience and achievements of women in technology and business. #choosetochallenge
8 Mar 2021
International Women’s Day is fuelled by the efforts of all communities. We celebrate women, achievements of women in our community, in tech, and all over the world! #ChooseToChallenge inequality, call out bias and help shape a more inclusive world. #iwd2021 #choosetochallenge2021
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25 Jan 2021
Institutions Find Strength in Numbers to Meet Pandemic Challenges. bc.net/news/institutions-fin…
6 Dec 2020
#Highered leaders like @eyestray, @ggatguelph, and @WencyLum will share stories of collaboration, determination and innovation as Canada’s R&E community reflects on a year like no other. Join us at the #NRENSummit starting tomorrow! nrensummit.ca
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4 Dec 2020
Julia Zarb, ED of #CanCOVID will highlight how Canada’s R&E collaborated to enable a rapid research #response to this unprecedented pandemic. Join us at the #NRENSummit! Register here: nrensummit.ca