BCNET's super high-speed networks, nearly 10,000 times faster than the commercial Internet, provide research with the critical infrastructure that is vital to science and discovery. Advanced networks bring together people to share ideas and information resulting in new possibilities for innovation in B.C.

Enables innovation and discovery
BCNET's network facilitates leading-edge research and big science projects that can lead to new and important discoveries such as uncovering the mysteries of the universe, cures for cancer and effective ways to predict tsunamis and record rare oceanic changes.

Increases collaboration and productivity
Today's scientists collaborate in global experiments that require the sharing of enormous amounts of digital information. Underwater seismic sensors, instruments and video cameras, astronomical observatories and high performance computing are just a few of the emerging applications that require advanced networks as the platform to both support these devices and enable researchers to work together and share data.

Facilitates leading-edge technology, cost-effective shared services
BCNET examines shared solutions for its members as a way to save money, reduce technology duplication and leverage technical expertise.

With its members, BCNET explores innovative solutions for collaboration and learning, identity management, disaster recovery, shared data centres, high performance computing, Voice over IP, network management, network research and security.