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Mariner’s SHIFT Energy Welcomes Dieter Megert as VP, Business Development – Western Canada & Western United States
Saint John, NB – September 3 - SHIFT Energy, a world leader in predictive control technology for chilled water plants and HVAC systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dieter Megert, as Vic…
Less Paper, More Power: Inside Precision Digital’s Atlantic Expansion
When most people think of tech, they imagine lines of code, sleek devices, or cutting-edge software. But the backbone of digital transformation often starts with something more foundational, managing…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2025
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Atlantic AI Companies Set to Showcase Innovation on National Stage in Montréal
Halifax, NS – September 4, 2025 – Atlantic Canadian AI companies are gearing up to take centre stage at ALL IN 2025 , Canada’s largest artificial intelligence event, happening September 24–25 in Mont…
Apply for the Launch Export 2025-26 Cohort Today!
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator: Helping Your Atlantic Canadian Business Get Export Ready The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is an export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small…
The State of Tech in Newfoundland and Labrador: Report Release & Sector Insights
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Shortstop: Blending Creativity, Technology, and Community to Solve Real Problems
Shortstop may be a small agency, but they’re making big impacts in the marketing and tech space in Halifax. Co-founded by Peter Woodward and Sam Archibald in 2021, the company is a unique blend of tr…
gamescom 2025 excites the community worldwide and sets new standards
This summer, we partnered with the Trade Commissioner Service Canada to support the presence of an Atlantic Canadian delegation of gaming studios at gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Checkout the ga…
Creating Inclusive Cultures: An Opportunity for Nova Scotia’s Tech Leaders
At Digital Nova Scotia, we know our province’s tech sector is small but mighty. With rapid growth and global connections, Nova Scotia has a unique opportunity: to build workplaces that don’t just hir…
Passion Works Digital: Agency Talent, Community-First Approach
We had the pleasure of speaking with the folks from Passion Works Digital, a Halifax-based creative studio led by co-founders Jonathan Primack and Trelawney Erwin. Specializing in websites, branding,…
Mariner: Building a Bold Digital Future for Atlantic Canada
In this Q&A, Mariner Innovations shares how it’s driving digital transformation in Atlantic Canada while staying true to its community-focused roots. We sit down with Vice President Mike MacPhail to…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2025
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