Writing the Foundations of a Drupal/Islandora Partnership - Part One of an Interview with Susan Brown
Digital Echidna has been working with a number of partners on a project called the Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory (CWRC), a project that…
Open Source, the Humanities, and the Future -- Part Three of Our Talk with Susan Brown
In parts one and two of our interview with CWRC project lead Susan Brown, we've talked about establishing the need for Islandora, and why the project…
Hammering Away with the Wrong Communications Tool? That's as Effective as Banging Your Head Against the Wall.
Maslow's hammer states that when all you have is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail. It's a concept we often see in communications, but…
Don’t Find Your Voice. Refine It. Your Brand Should Not Be a Costume
Last night was Hallowe’en. Kids and adults alike dressed up, affected new mannerisms and appearances, and enjoyed the evening. And, at the end of the…
How to use your company intranet to keep your team connected
In this time of physical distancing, the internet is alive with tips and tricks for remote work and virtual life. Focusing on how to work better…
Get Ahead of Negatives to Make Positive Change
We often talk about the importance of focusing content on the “What’s in it for me?” That conversation is usually a positive one -- intended to show…
Islandoracon 2017 - A Future of Possibilities
Looking to sink your talons into an exciting new tech opportunity? Look no further than Islandora’s CLAW. We’re excited at Digital Echidna about the…
Going Social at the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup - How We Did It and What We Learned
Eight high-pressure hockey games, over 60 complementary events, and thousands of visitors, fans, and locals down to soak up the atmosphere of a 10-day…
The Potential Cost to Business of Ignoring Accessibility
From conversion opportunities lost to negative impacts on your business’ reputation to the potential of fines, ignoring accessibility for your e…
People Are Talking About My Business On Twitter - Now What?
Ok, so people are talking about your business on Twitter. That’s fantastic! So, what are you doing about it? Twitter is much more than a broadcast…