Shared Services for Higher Education & Research

Discover the Power of a Connected Member Community

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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

Network Services

BCNET connects members to the global research and education network providing the performance required to support teaching, learning and research.

Procurement Services

We source agreements that generate efficiencies, reduce costs, mitigate supplier risk and make a difference in sustainability.

Shared Technology Solutions

We partner with our member community to determine the technologies needed to support their teaching, learning and research mandates.

Cybersecurity Services

BCNET strengthens the security posture of members with advanced technologies, improved processes, collaborative communities and broadened expertise.

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

June 3, 2026 - June 4, 2026

ITIL® 5 Foundation - June

The ITIL® 5 Foundation course introduces learners to the lifecycle of managing IT services in order to deliver business expectations.

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September 16, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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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News

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.

Celebrating 25 Years of BCNET CONNECT: A Milestone of Innovation, Collaboration & Community

From April 1–3, 2025, BCNET was proud to host and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the CONNECT Summit—one of the largest IT and Higher Ed conference in Canada.