Our Mission

ACORN-NS promotes the development and operation of advanced network infrastructure and services in support of health, research and education for the growth of a knowledge-based economy and society in Nova Scotia.

Our Objectives

ACORN-NS will:

      • Promote the use of advanced networking within Nova Scotia.
      • Oversee the operation of the Nova Scotia GigaPoP and its connections to the CANARIE national research and education networks.
      • Provide approved member institutions access to regional, broadband networks and to the GigaPoP.
      • Cooperate with regional carriers in their testing and deployment of innovative technologies and services.
      • Facilitate economical access to these networks and to the GigaPoP through the establishment of an optical regional network.