Ambrose University and Olds College connect to the National Research and Education Network
After years of collaborative effort, Cybera is pleased to announce that Ambrose University and Olds College have connected to the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Twenty-five post-secondary institutions in Alberta are now linked together — and to similar institutions around the globe — via this dedicated, high-speed network specifically built by and for the […]
ShareIT 2024-25 Year in review
As we wrap up another dynamic year for the ShareIT program, we’re excited to share the progress, insights, and momentum we’ve built together. This last quarter has been particularly noteworthy, with the single largest spend in the program’s history — a clear sign that members are embracing the collective value and cost-savings of ShareIT. One […]
Wave Tech Centre supports digital accessibility in Calgary through eduroam
The City of Calgary has extended its eduroam reach — the secure Wi-Fi service for the global research and higher education community — to its Wave Tech Centre (Wave). This will give the thousands of post-secondary students and researchers from both within Calgary, and abroad, a more secure and seamless connection to high-speed internet when […]
Securing our institutions and our data: highlights from Cybera’s community research
This past fall, Cybera ran a survey and a series of focus groups with our member community in an effort to better understand the current needs and priorities of Alberta’s public and education institutions. Our larger goal was to seek insight into how we should be directing Cybera’s next three-year roadmap, but we also learned […]
Collaboration and perseverance — looking back over the last year
As we near the end of Cybera’s 2025 fiscal year, looking back, it’s clear this has been a period of uncertainty that has tested our entire community. From financial pressures to geopolitical tensions, Alberta’s public and education sectors have faced many difficulties! But even amid these challenges, our community has shown resilience and determination by […]
Cyber Summit 2024 recap: Three decades of cyber culture and a look to the future
From November 12–14, 2024, over 350 industry leaders, researchers and policymakers gathered in Banff for Cyber Summit 2024. This sold-out event, hosted by Cybera, SRNET and MRnet, provided a high-level exploration of the evolution of cyber culture and its influence on modern education and workspaces. The presentations and discussions reflected on past milestones, while also […]
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The Cyber Summit is a gathering of Western Canada's public, education and start-up technology leaders. The conference features workshops and discussions around the latest digital issues and solutions, and how they impact Canadians.
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