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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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Digital Nova Scotia unveils $100k TechQuity Award to empower African Nova Scotians in tech

August 12, 2024

HALIFAX, NS – August 12, 2024 – Digital Nova Scotia (DNS) is proud to announce the establishment of the Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award, an innovative educational scholarship designed to support African Nova Scotian students pursuing undergraduate studies in the technology sector. This landmark initiative made possible through a $100,000 endowment fund in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS), underscores DNS’ commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion [...]

Categories: News, Students, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2024

August 12, 2024

Canada The number of people employed declined in July by 2,800 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.4%. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+12,100), while the service sector saw job reductions of 14,800. Labour force: 21,912,100 (-11,300) Employment: 20,513,600 (-2,800) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in July, down from the previous month by 6,500 jobs. Part-time [...]

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Skills for Hire Student of the Month: Data Analytics | Compétences à Embaucher Étudiant du Mois : Analyse de Données

August 8, 2024

As we embark on Skills for Hire Atlantic (SFHA) Cohort 5, we’re thrilled to introduce our first Data Analytics Students of the Month from this new cohort! These exceptional individuals have already demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, and we can’t wait to share their achievements. James Laurence Starting off with James Laurence, a recent graduate of the Data Analytics Program at Nova Scotia Community College. His journey into the [...]

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

August 8, 2024

As Skills for Hire Atlantic Cohort 5 gets underway, we’re excited to introduce our first Cybersecurity Students of the Month. These standout individuals have already made a remarkable impression with their enthusiasm and dedication. We’re thrilled to celebrate their early achievements and look forward to following their progress throughout the 20-week program. Ivan Arenas Let’s introduce Ivan Arenas, an electronic engineer who has expanded his expertise with a postgraduate [...]

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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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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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