SuperNet Success Stories

The Alberta SuperNet has opened up an entire world of new opportunities for Albertans, in how they live, work and play.  The success stories listed here are just a few examples of how Albertans are using the SuperNet to connect with their world:

 

School Division Realizes Benefits of Managed Security Service

When Armand Brockhoff, Network Systems Analyst for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division, decided a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution was required in order to allow their administrators access to the network servers during a recent
website redesign, he didn’t realize it would lead to a complete overhaul of their network security.

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Alberta Students Take Voyage to the Past

Visitors who wander the galleries of the Glenbow Museum find themselves on a voyage through history. Carefully preserved moccasins and items of clothing are juxtaposed with traditional and contemporary First Nations artwork. Audio recordings of political figures echo past images of pioneers, explorers, entrepreneurs. It’s a rich, varied and extensive collection – and the Glenbow wanted to find a way to share that wealth with Albertans who couldn’t visit the downtown Calgary museum in person.

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Marigold Secures a Stronger Connection

Three years ago, two thirds of the libraries in the Marigold Library System only had access to dial-up Internet.  Today, Marigold offers high speed broadband connections in all its locations, with AxiaSecure™ perimeter protection service ensuring the security and stability of critical sites.

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Milk River's Rebirth

Two years ago, the Town of Milk River was in serious decline: people were moving out and businesses were suffering. Today, the town is undergoing a rebirth – and at least one local businessman credits the arrival of the Alberta SuperNet and high-speed Internet access as a key factor in that turnaround.

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Redwater Renaissance

Judy Dewald knows first-hand how the Alberta SuperNet is making a difference in rural Alberta communities. She sees and experiences its impact every day as director of the Redwater Public Library, about 45 minutes northeast of Edmonton.

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