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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

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

Are you as excited for our Connect 2022 keynote speakers as we are?

Limited spots are left, sign up today! bit.ly/3nkmXjd

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Institutions Find Strength in Numbers to Meet Pandemic Challenges. bc.net/news/instituti…

#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

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