Driving Next-Generation Research and Education in Ontario

The Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network (ORION) is an ultra high-speed fibre optic network that connects Ontario's research and education institutions to one another, and to partners and colleagues throughout Canada and around the world.


Career Opportunities:

IP/MPLS Network Specialist

Director, Business Development and Strategic Alliances




Summer 2011
  • ORION hosts school board's new online French immersion learning tool
  • New director joins ORION
  • Classroom connects with Canadian Museum of Nature scientist
  • Queen's U's "paper" smartphone demonstrates flexibility
  • Loyalist launches first 3D video production program
  • Buzz...

ORION's Snapshot 2011

NEW!

ORION is now on Facebook!

ORION Board Chair to receive honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto...



NEWS RELEASES:

Canada's advanced networks promote World IPv6 Day
June 8, 2011

ORION Awards celebrate Ontario?s innovations in research, technology and learning
April 18, 2011

ORION turns up first operational 100G network segment - First in Canada to deploy a fully operational ?true? single-carrier 100G circuit
March 10, 2011





The 2011 ORION Summit was a great success, thanks to all our sponsors, speakers and attendees who made it happen! Presentation slides and video are now available...





ORION launches Canada's first R&E backup storage service





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New Alcatel Video


Read ORION's submission under the Digital Economy Strategy Consultation:

"Future-Proofing" Our Country - Supporting a Bold Vision for Canada's Economy Strategy


Download ORION Case Studies

Read about ORION Success Stories


EVENTS

  • ABEL Summer Institute