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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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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 Faced with limitations of paper-based systems and outdated software in tracking critical KPIs like cardiac arrest survival rates, he saw a pressing need for improvement.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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How Autism Nova Scotia is Using Technology to Lead the Charge for Change

June 24, 2024

A Nova Scotian non-profit organization is harnessing the power of technology to create new opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Nova Scotia, established in 2002, is at the forefront of integrating tech solutions to support and empower individuals in the autistic community. Founded by Joan and Jack Craig, parents of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Nova Scotia has grown significantly since its inception. With a mission [...]

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Rumin8 Group: Thoughtful Consulting for Transformative Change

June 14, 2024

Rumin8 Group, led by founder and CEO Dave Reynolds, is making significant strides in the consulting industry with a unique Socratic approach that uncovers hidden opportunities for growth and empowers clients from diverse sectors to success. Specializing in executive coaching, performance management and customized learning programs, Rumin8 fosters self-awareness and guides clients in discovering their own solutions. Reynolds’ entrepreneurial journey began with his first company, QuickSnap, which he pitched on [...]

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Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table

June 14, 2024

Michael Hebert, Founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions, is on a mission to increase Indigenous representation and diversity in the tech sector. Operating from the Millbrook First Nation, Hebert shares his journey and vision in All Hands on Tech episode 41: Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table. Reflecting on his 25-year tech career, Hebert remarks, “I’ve never once worked with an Indigenous person,” a realization that [...]

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Arctic Wolf’s Rise: Securing Industries and Growing in Nova Scotia

June 11, 2024

Arctic Wolf, a leading cybersecurity provider, was founded in 2012 by Kim Tremblay and Brian NeSmith, two seasoned cybersecurity professionals who recognized the growing need for more effective and practical security solutions. Driven by their vision to bridge the gap between technology and business, Arctic Wolf set out to deliver proactive, 24/7 cybersecurity services to organizations of all sizes—and the company’s growth over the past 12 years has been nothing [...]

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Writing the Third Chapter: the Journey to Founding Chapter 3

May 31, 2024

In the competitive world of startups and tech innovation, finding the right guidance can make all the difference. Enter Chapter 3, a consulting firm founded by Mary Jane Leslie, better known as MJ in the industry, who brings her wealth of experience to help businesses thrive in their pivotal growth stages. Leslie’s journey to establishing Chapter 3 was anything but conventional. With a rich history of intrapreneurship, she spent years [...]

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East Coast recruitment firm Venor talks navigating the Atlantic tech job market

May 17, 2024

Tech recruitment is evolving rapidly, and firms like Venor are at the forefront of this transformation. With offices in Halifax, Moncton, and a newly opened space in St. John’s, Venor works with clients across the globe, connecting them with talent that is often tough to find. “In any given year, we’ll complete upwards of 100 successful searches on behalf of our tech portfolio of clients. Among those clients are international software [...]

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Facet: Your Strategic Talent Partner in Atlantic Canada

March 18, 2024

In this day and age, it can be difficult to find the perfect talent to fill positions in your company, but Facet is here to create those relationships and secure the talent you need to succeed. Facet was created as an extension of Royer Thompson to service companies hiring entry-level positions to middle to senior management level positions across all industries in Atlantic Canada. Through stakeholder engagement, Facet’s creation was [...]

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LeaseFriendly: Revolutionizing the Rental Experience in Canada

February 8, 2024

LeaseFriendly proudly embraces the mission of fostering stronger relationships between landlords and tenants through its new property technology solution, launching in March 2024. This concept emerged nine months ago through the collaboration of three forward-thinking co-founders, Elio, Elsy, and Mary Ellen Makhlouf, in a basement-turned makeshift office. Since then, LeaseFriendly has expanded into a dynamic team working together on a shared mission, featuring individuals with diverse backgrounds in real estate, [...]

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