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.

Cybersecurity Products and Solutions Roster

We are excited to unveil the Cybersecurity Products and Solutions Roster, a new initiative aimed at equipping members with the tools for bolstering cybersecurity resilience. In a constantly evolving landscape of digital threats, we recognize the paramount significance of protecting information and upholding the integrity of academic institutions.

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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.

Cybersecurity is a Strategic Priority

Cybersecurity is one of our key strategic priorities. With increasing global cybersecurity threats, it is critical to enhance cybersecurity, share intelligence and present a cohesive response to threats. We work together to shape the security posture of member institutions.

Cybersecurity Services

By the Numbers

44

BCNET Members

$151

Million

Members' Services Spend

1,583

Gbps

Network Capacity

248

Connected Member Sites

News & Events

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.