Digital Echidna - What's in a Name?
We have our own connection to Australia, and today we wish everyone a Happy Australia Day! Lamingtons are an iconic Australian treat, the stuff of an…
Celebrating Past, Present, Future – and People
On Sunday night, we brought in the sandwich boards and closed the Digital Echidna door. London's second combined Culture Days/Doors Open event came to…
Capitalizing on an Amazing Event: Drupal North 2017
Later this week, Drupal North kicks off at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. As an Echidna myself, I'm thrilled to be hosting -- amongst Drupal…
Northern Commerce 2017 Year in Review
2017 was Northern’s biggest year yet, with new and exciting clients coming on board, more projects and websites launched, and recognition from some of…
To Use Image Links, or Not to Use Image Links...
Successful websites have a logical navigation that allows users to quickly and easily find the information they are looking for. Usability, design and…
Happy Canada Day
On this Canada Day, now, more than ever, we find ourselves at a crossroads about what it means to be Canadian, as we celebrate the 153rd anniversary…
Northern Named One of the Best Workplaces in Canada 2025
Last night, the Northern team had the honour of attending the 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada awards ceremony - an evening filled with inspiration…
Humans only please ...
In today’s world of excess spam and "bot" (robot) traffic, one line of defense is using CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA ( Completely Automated Public Turing Test to…
Is Justin.tv Better Than YouTube?
YouTube is the industry leader for pre-recorded online video, but Justin.tv claims to be the innovator in online LIVE streaming video. Justin.tv uses…
Creative Solutions for Innovation 150 Challenges
[Editor's note: As we approach Canada Day and our celebration of 150 years of Confederation, we thought it'd be a perfect time to talk about one of…