We are a not-for-profit, collaborative, shared services organization dedicated to the needs of our members, B.C.'s higher education and research institutions. We offer a wide array of shared solutions that help members reduce costs, maximize efficiencies, enhance service quality, empower digital transformation and support their mission.
By the Numbers
44
BCNET Members
$182
Million
Collaboration Spend
1,616
Gbps
Network Capacity
250
Connected Member Sites
We Provide
BCNET CONNECT 2026
BCNET CONNECT 2026
Thank you for yet another incredible BCNET CONNECT!
We couldn't do it without you, our members, partners, speakers, and attendees. Every attendee had a part to play in making this conference such a meaningful and energizing experience. From engaging conversations to inspiring sessions, it was a privilege to come together and learn alongside all of you. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next year.
Upcoming Events and Training
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ITIL® 5 Foundation - September
The ITIL® 5 Foundation course introduces learners to the lifecycle of managing IT services in order to deliver business expectations.
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ITIL® 5 Bridge Course - September
The ITIL® (Version 5) Foundation Bridge is an official transition pathway designed specifically for ITIL 4 certificate holders who want a fast, focused way to understand the enhancements introduced
News
Firewall-as-a-Service: Case study with VCC and NIC
Firewalls are a foundational layer of network security, but keeping them current, resilient and effectively managed is becoming increasingly complex and resource-intensive for many institutions.
Canadian Particle Physics Team Achieves First Terabit-Per-Second Data Transfer from a Canadian University to the SC25 Supercomputing Conference
UVIC and SFU researchers collaborate with national partners to deliver the nation's first Tbps transfer.
SFU and BCNET Power Canadian Research with World-Class Supercomputer and Next-Generation Network
High-performance computing and 400G connectivity empower Canadian researchers with unmatched speed and scale.
Building Resiliency: KPU’s Strategic Network Overhaul
KPU and BCNET’s collaboration transformed a potentially complex project into a streamlined success, making their campuses a model of resilience and innovation.