News
Explore the latest news, stories and insights from Nova Scotia’s digital community—featuring our members, our sector and the ideas shaping what’s next.
News articles

uptreeHR, Providing Expert Support For Every Business and Their Employees
Digital Nova Scotia member, uptreeHR is an outsourced HR department for small businesses. They take care of everything from payroll and benefits administration to recruiting, policy development, plan…

Nova Scotia Labour Market Information: October 2020
An Update from Service Canada Nova Scotia’s labour market improved in October. The number of persons employed grew by 2,800, following a larger increase of 12,000 in September that coincided with the…

Meet the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program Winners
Canada’s fastest growing technology companies are taking innovation and leadership to new heights. Meet the latest winners of the Technology Fast 50 program, falling within the categories of Fast 50,…

Strategically Engaged with Minnikin Resources Inc.
Digital Nova Scotia member, Minnikin Resources Inc. works primarily with boards and senior leadership teams to understand and address culture, engagement, social responsibility and technology. Minnik…

The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage
The 50 – 30 Challenge is an initiative between the Government of Canada, business, and diversity organizations. Together with project co-creators, many of whom have been striving to increase corporat…

Quantum Computing-as-a-Service Challenge OPEN
Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking a user-friendly solution for using Quantum Computing-as-a-Service (QCaaS) to optimize complex problem solving, yielding possible solutions for use in evidence-…

Supporting Troops, Advancing Logistics: 4th Call for Proposals Now Open
The Department of National Defence's Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program have launched their 4th Call for Proposals! Check out the following opportunities to learn how you…

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: October 2020
Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in October, up from the prior month by 83,600 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions…

2021 Halifax Business Awards Finalists Announced!
We are excited to celebrate the 35 finalists for this year’s Halifax Business awards, led by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce . An extra round of applause to our members who were nominated; Bloxo Inc…

October SEO Brunch Audit with DeepSense
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is arguably one of the most important factors to successfully build a website and brand. At our most recent SEO Brunch on October 26, 2020, our partner MacMillan Sear…

ResMed, supporting technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives
Digital Nova Scotia Member ResMed is a global leader in digital health and cloud-connected medical devices. Helping millions of people with sleep apnea, COPD and other chronic diseases sleep, breathe…

Virtual Trade Mission to South Korea - Applications OPEN
Now more than ever, building resiliency and sustainability in your business is important. As Canadian businesses continue to face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada through i…

Digital Nova Scotia Memberships
Join our community!
With over 400 members and a growing community of 10,000 tech professionals, including leaders across industry, government, academia, and non-profits, DNS is the leading association representing Nova Scotia’s tech sector.
Become a member