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Nova Scotia to Become First Province to Proclaim Digital Inclusion Week
Nova Scotia to Become First Province to Proclaim Digital Inclusion Week Halifax, NS – GEO Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia are thrilled that the Province of Nova Scotia is proclaiming October 6th…
HANATECH: Building Smarter, More Connected Environments
In a world where buildings, cities, and systems are becoming more connected daily, Ali Hamidi, Co-founder and CEO of Hanatech, is helping organizations make sense of it all. Based in Atlantic Canada,…
Celebrating a Summer of Discovery
This summer, Digital Nova Scotia’s Discovery Camps brought together youth from across the province to gain hands-on experience in technology. We’re excited to share a few highlights from the season.…
New Buy Canadian Policy to Strengthen Opportunities for Canadian Businesses
On September 5, 2025 , the Government of Canada announced new measures to protect, build, and transform Canada’s strategic industries. At the centre of this plan is a new Buy Canadian Policy , design…
Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of CUSMA
The first joint review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is set for 2026, and preparations are already underway. The federal government has launched consultations to gather perspec…
WBC Designs: From Code to Connection
WBC Designs stands out for combining innovation, client care, and sustainable practices. Founded by Craig Steinberg, a self-taught coder who began designing websites in the ’90s, WBC has grown into a…
Canada’s Tech Talent is Getting Paid and Staying Put
Even in a year of economic uncertainty, Canada’s tech sector is proving it knows how to reward talent. According to TAP Network’s 2025 Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey , median salaries in…
Skills for Hire Atlantic Students of the Month - August 2025
We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Cybersecurity & Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students wh…
Halifax and Nova Scotia: Climbing the Ranks in North America’s Tech Landscape
Halifax has surged to #2 among North America’s emerging tech markets in CBRE’s Scoring Tech Talent 2025 report - up from #5 just last year . That rise puts Halifax ahead of dozens of U.S. and Canadia…
2025 Tech Forward Awards Finalists Named After Nearly 200 Nominations
HALIFAX, NS – Digital Nova Scotia has unveiled the finalists for the 2025 Tech Forward Awards , presented by RBC , following nearly 200 nominations – the most in the event’s history. Since launching…
Kansas Bankers Association, NXTUS Partnering to Give Kansas Community Banks Access to Innovative Technology Tools Offered by Global FinTech Startups
Kansas Bankers Association, NXTUS Partnering to Give Kansas Community Banks Access to Innovative Technology Tools Offered by Global FinTech Startups Wichita, Kan. – September 8, 2025 – NXTUS, Inc., i…
Hold ’Em or Fold ’Em? Avoiding the Sunk-Cost Fallacy in Business
“The sunk-cost fallacy keeps people for too long in poor jobs, unhappy marriages, and unpromising research projects.” - Daniel Kahneman As the head of a Sales and Marketing Consultancy, I’ve worked w…
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