Research Connectivity

York University is connected to high speed research and educational networks

  • Data network, including wired and wireless (WiFi); Internet access; connectivity to high speed research and education networks (eg. CANARIE, GTAnet, ORION); connectivity between York campuses and remote sites
  • Physical building and cross-campus cabling and fibre optic circuits that are used by the network and other systems for connectivity
  • Video services including conferencing and television
  • Central data centres and in-building facilities containing communication equipment

Research Networks

GTAnet.blue_.200 Established in 2002, GTAnet is a member owned, regional network that provides high-speed network connectivity for the research, education, health and public sector community in the greater Toronto area. GTAnet provides its member institutions with direct high-speed network connectivity between each other, the Internet and the global Research and Education (R&E) community.
Orion_logo ORION is an advanced technology, ultra-fast fibre optic network that supports and facilitates research, education, collaboration and innovation across Ontario.
 CANARIE_v CANARIE designs and delivers digital infrastructure, and drives its adoption for Canada’s research, education and innovation communities. CANARIE keeps Canada at the forefront of digital research and innovation, fundamental to a vibrant digital economy.