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Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 in Review

December 15, 2024

As we prepare to turn the page to 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the milestones, memories, and meaningful work that shaped this past year at Digital Nova Scotia. Guided by our mission to foster the growth of Nova Scotia’s digital ecosystem, connect industry leaders, and champion innovation, we embraced 2024 with energy and purpose. From empowering young learners to celebrating industry achievements and deepening member engagement, this [...]

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From Analog to Digital: 40 Years of Community & Innovation at Cabco

November 21, 2024

In this Q&A, Cabco shares insights on its evolution from analog to digital communication, its embrace of AI-driven solutions, and its commitment to customer satisfaction and community values. Cabco highlights its thriving partnerships, adaptability to technological advancements, and focus on providing tailored Managed Business Solutions. Cabco is a leading communications integrator in Atlantic Canada, offering a wide range of communication and technology solutions. Since its founding in 1980, the company [...]

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From AI to Inclusive Design: A Q&A with Lisa Snider of Access Changes Everything Inc.

October 29, 2024

Lisa Snider is the Senior Accessibility Consultant, Trainer, and Owner of Access Changes Everything Inc. She works with clients to ensure their digital presence is accessible, including their social media, documents, audio, and video content. Lisa also offers a variety of training sessions on topics such as plain language and accessible communication, as well as creating accessible PDFs and PowerPoint presentations. In this Q & A, Lisa shares her insights [...]

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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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Breaking Barriers: The Power of Accessibility and Authenticity with Clarity Web Design Studio

September 20, 2024

As businesses continue to grow their online presence, one critical issue remains at the forefront: accessibility. With nearly one in five Canadians identifying as having a disability, ensuring that websites are accessible to users of all abilities is not just a legal obligation but a moral one as well. For Steph Sedgwick, founder of Clarity Web Design Studio, the motivation to focus on accessibility comes from a place of empathy [...]

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Banking on AI: East Coast Credit Union’s Journey from Rural Roots to Digital Innovation

September 18, 2024

Established in 1933 in rural Nova Scotia with just 100 members, East Coast Credit Union has since grown to an organization with over 45,000 members. The secret to their success? They have increasingly leveraged technologies enabling their team to provide more effective and efficient services to their members when they need them. Recently, we spoke with Ken Shea, President and CEO, and Javier Lozano, Vice President of Technology and Innovation, [...]

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QuickFacts Raises $2M to Accelerate Software Expansion Across North America

August 14, 2024

HALIFAX, NS – August 15, 2024 – QuickFacts, an insurtech startup dedicated to enhancing efficiency in the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the successful closure of an oversubscribed $2 million funding round. This investment positions QuickFacts for a successful launch in Quebec and the U.S. market, following its recent expansion across the Canadian Western provinces. This financing round was led by Sandpiper Ventures, a fund focused on women building ground-breaking technology companies. [...]

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Bridging the Digital Divide: The Mission of GEO Nova Scotia

August 14, 2024

GEO Nova Scotia, a nonprofit organization founded in 2022, has quickly become a crucial player in addressing digital inclusion throughout the province. The organization was born out of a pressing need for online connectivity during the pandemic, and since its inception, it has been dedicated to ensuring all Nova Scotians have the resources needed to access the internet. Matt Spurway, the organization’s Executive Director, described how a provincially funded initiative [...]

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A New Era in Emergency Response: The Rise of ESO

August 1, 2024

Innovation often sparks when individuals recognize that something can be done better. Such was the case with Chris Dillie in Austin, Texas. As a Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Coordinator for his local county’s EMS, Dillie identified significant challenges in emergency services data accuracy. Faced with limitations of paper-based systems and outdated software in tracking critical KPIs like cardiac arrest survival rates, he saw a pressing need for improvement. Determined to address [...]

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Matters of Data Launches Game-Changing Soft Skills Program for Data Professionals

July 18, 2024

Amid a noticeable shift in the data industry, Matters of Data, a Halifax-based consultancy, has unveiled an innovative new program, Soft Skills for Data Professionals. While technical expertise is vital, it alone is not always sufficient, and recognizing a gap, this new course is designed to equip data teams with essential communication and collaboration skills. This course is set to redefine how data professionals operate, ensuring they can effectively convey [...]

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VERB: 20 Years of Client Partnership and Innovation in Digital Marketing

July 10, 2024

VERB Interactive, a prominent player in the digital marketing space, has built a reputation for delivering 360-degree marketing solutions for its clients, which range from ferry services to destination marketing organizations (DMOs). In a recent episode of Digital Nova Scotia’s podcast All Hands on Tech Katie Langton, Marketing Technology Strategist at VERB Interactive, shared insights into the company’s holistic approach to tourism and hospitality marketing. VERB was founded in 2004 in [...]

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Sparrow BioAcoustics’ Innovative Stethophone: Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

June 28, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, one company is making significant strides in acoustic diagnostic tools: Sparrow BioAcoustics. The medical software startup based in Newfoundland, Canada, is making waves with its groundbreaking development, the Stethophone. This innovative application turns any smartphone into a digital stethoscope, enabling users to monitor their heart and lung sounds with medical-grade precision. Recently, Sparrow BioAcoustics has been piloting the Stethophone in Ukraine, demonstrating [...]

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Streamlining Success with Virtually Connected Solutions

June 27, 2024

As the founder of Virtually Connected Solutions, Kate Sullivan has leveraged her extensive experience in corporate administration and online business management to create an agency that specializes in empowering business owners and executives. After working in various administrative and governance positions, Kate transitioned into the online industry during the pandemic, starting as a virtual assistant and then becoming certified as an Online Business Manager and Director of Operations. Her background [...]

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