December 2010


ORION adds new communities to the network
Expanding footprint to three new PoPs

ORION is adding three Ontario communities to the network's official PoPs (Points of Presence), the first extension of the network's core backbone since ORION's launch in 2003.
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Nominations now open for the ORION Awards
Now is the time to be recognized for leveraging innovative technologies - such as collaboration tools and advanced networks - for accelerating research and education.
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CANARIE launches R&D testbed for ICT companies
CANARIE, Canada's Advanced Research and Innovation Network, is launching a research and development environment where Canadian firms can develop, test and demonstrate innovative information and communications technology (ICT) products, services and protocols.
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  • ORION streams holiday fire in HD
  • UWO receives $13.3M for new imaging centre
  • U of T regenerative medicine centre awarded $15M
  • New $36M advanced research facility for Toronto Rehab
  • NOSM wins gold in education leadership
  • People News
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