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Celebrating Innovation and Impact: Highlights from the 2024 Tech Forward Awards

November 8, 2024

The 2024 Tech Forward Awards took place on November 7, and were an unforgettable celebration of innovation, community, and achievement! Approximately 250 guests came together at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel to honour the individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on the tech industry across Atlantic Canada. The evening was filled with inspiring moments—from moving acceptance speeches and standing ovations to meaningful networking and new connections. A heartfelt thank [...]

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Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Data Analytics | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Analyse des Données

October 8, 2024

Français en bas We are pleased to share three students of the month from our Data Analytics cohort for Skills for Hire Atlantic! Dawn Mulligan (She/ Her) Dawn is an experienced technology worker who worked in IT for most of her adult life. She’s naturally curious and loves to learn, so IT is a great field for Dawn. Originally Dawn comes from PEI but spent 20 years living away, before [...]

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Skills For Hire Students Of The Month: Cybersecurity | Compétences À Embaucher Étudiant Du Mois: Cybersécurité

October 8, 2024

Français en bas We are thrilled to introduce the Cyber Security Students of the Month from September! These exceptional individuals have already demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, and we can’t wait to share their achievements. Elspeth Humble (She/ Her) Elspeth has had a myriad of jobs over the years including graphic designer, casino dealer, HR administrator, and travel agent but found herself becoming interested in the tech sector when [...]

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Excellence in Tech: Digital Nova Scotia Unveils 2024 Tech Forward Awards Finalists

September 26, 2024

HALIFAX, NS – Digital Nova Scotia is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC! This event celebrates excellence, innovation, and diversity in Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector. The awards will be presented on November 7th, 2024, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. With eight unique categories, the 2024 finalists represent the best in talent, innovation, and inclusion across Nova Scotia’s tech [...]

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The Year That Was: Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 Annual General Meeting Recap

September 6, 2024

On September 5th, Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) hosted its Annual General Meeting and networking event, bringing together members and partners across the province. With events held in Halifax, New Glasgow, Mahone Bay, Sydney, and virtually, more than 100 attendees gathered to celebrate another successful year for DNS as we marked our 35th anniversary as a non-profit organization. With all of that in mind, we’d like to express a huge thank [...]

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Uniting the Tech Community: DevOpsDays Halifax Brings Innovation and Networking to Atlantic Canada

August 6, 2024

DevOpsDays, an internationally acclaimed series of technical conferences, is coming to Halifax for the first time August 21 and 22. Spearheaded by local tech professionals Dewan Ahmed, Nahrin Jalal, Matt Joy, and Seif Elbayomi, this event is set to create a significant impact on the region’s technology landscape. DevOpsDays originated in Ghent, Belgium, in 2009. It was born from the need for a dedicated platform where DevOps professionals could come [...]

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Recognize Excellence through the 2024 Tech Forward Awards!

April 24, 2024

It’s that time of the year again: Nominations for the highly anticipated Digital Nova Scotia 2024 Tech Forward Awards are now officially open! Presented by RBC, these awards are not just about recognition; they’re about celebrating the remarkable individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of Nova Scotia’s ICT sector. Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or a budding startup, this is your chance to shine! Here’s what you [...]

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Tech Forward Award nominations are now open!

April 17, 2023

We’re excited to announce nominations have officially opened for our 2023 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC! Do you know an individual, organization or company making a difference in Nova Scotia’s digital technologies sector? Nominate them today for one of our eight unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize their achievements, innovative-thinking and commitment to growing and diversifying our industry. Nominees in all categories may be self-nominated, nominated by [...]

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Skills for Hire Atlantic participants gear up for virtual hiring event

October 19, 2022

Français en bas Looking for talent is something we’re all struggling with right now – our post-secondary educational partners are producing high quality graduates and there’s still demand for more! At Digital Nova Scotia, we focus on supporting our current and future workforce needs within our sector. One of the ways we’re doing this is through our Skills for Hire Atlantic Program. This innovative program is an alternative route for [...]

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Nominations for the 2022 Tech Forward Awards are OPEN!

July 11, 2022

We’re excited to announce nominations have officially opened for our 2022 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC, featuring 8 unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize organizations, and owners/individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia! Originally the Digital Diversity Awards (find our 2021 winners here), the awards event has expanded. Diversity drives innovation and competitiveness, both of which are essential within our sector. [...]

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Meet our Skills for Hire Students of the Month!

November 19, 2021

Congratulations to Diego Romero and Jerry Swain for their success in the Skills for Hire program. Diego and Jerry have demonstrated exceptional involvement with coursework and live sessions, and as a result, they have been chosen as students of the month! Our Skills for Hire program strives to provide support to a variety of individuals who are each on a journey to build a career in the tech sector, with [...]

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Meet our 2021 Digital Diversity Award Winners!

October 21, 2021

Leaders and Diversity Champions in Tech Celebrated at Digital Nova Scotia’s 6th Annual Digital Diversity Awards HALIFAX – OCTOBER 21, 2021- Diversity champions in Nova Scotia’s tech sector were recognized earlier today at the 6th annual Digital Diversity Awards presented by Digital Nova Scotia, hosted in partnership with the Centre for Women in Business’s INNOVATE event. These awards celebrate leaders and organizations that are leading and promoting diversity and inclusion [...]

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Highlighting Last Years 2020 Winners: Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO)

August 19, 2021

Mi’kmaw Economics Benefit Office (MEBO) has, time and time again, advocated and fought for diversity in the workplace and the development of inclusive hiring practices for Indigenous persons across Nova Scotia. “Winning this award helps recognize the effort the Mi’kmaw have made, and are continuing to make across every sector of the NS economy. It acknowledges that we are here and we want to open pathways to careers for our [...]

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Highlighting Last Year’s 2020 Winners: Techsploration

July 15, 2021

The Nova Scotia tech sector is thriving, our need for a full talent pipeline continues to be essential, and organizations like Techsploration are working hard to ensure we have it! Last fall, Techsploration was recognized as our 2020 Shaping the Future Digital Diversity Award winner! Their team, board and volunteers are dedicated to increasing the number of women working in science, trades and technology by helping young women from diverse [...]

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May SEO Brunch Audit with Recognize Your Potential

July 1, 2021

On the last Monday of every month, MacMillan Search hosts SEO Brunch; a virtual meetup focused on Search Engine Optimization. Each brunch features a 10-minute SEO Audit, a guest speaker, and a Q&A to help companies grasp concepts around growing organic SEO traffic. Presented in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, the 10-minute Audit provides the recipient with a website review prepared by SEO professionals. Each audit results in 3 or [...]

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