SABRENet

SABRENet is a regional optical network serving educational and research institutions in the state of Alberta, Canada. It provides high-speed data transmission capabilities, facilitating research collaboration, distance learning, and access to advanced computing resources.

Specifically, SABRENet is a consortium-based advanced Research and Education Network (REN). It connects universities, colleges, polytechnics, and other research-intensive organizations across Alberta to each other and to the rest of the world through national and international research networks.

The network infrastructure relies on fiber optic cables and advanced networking equipment. SABRENet supports a variety of data-intensive applications, including bioinformatics, astrophysics, climate modeling, and other computationally demanding fields.

SABRENet plays a crucial role in supporting Alberta's innovation ecosystem by providing the necessary bandwidth and network infrastructure to enable cutting-edge research and development. It connects researchers to large datasets, high-performance computing facilities, and collaborators both nationally and internationally.

The organization is governed by its members, and its operations are funded through a combination of member contributions and government support. SABRENet actively participates in national and international collaborations related to research and education networking, contributing to the advancement of network technologies and best practices.