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From Complexity to Clarity: How Northern Simplified UW Bothell's Digital Presence

Northern transformed the University of Washington Bothell’s sprawling 14,000-page website into a streamlined multi-site architecture to better meet staff and student needs. Built on the WordPress platform, Bothell’s site was redesigned for a more consistent front-end experience.

Local Efforts Can Lead to Global Impact - Open-Source Lessons

One of the best things about working in open-source technology -- and, in our case, Drupal specifically -- is the fact that your local efforts can…

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…

Filling a Prescription for Healthy News

Healthcare providers are increasingly expected to satisfy people's desire for quick and easy access to information – but in filling that prescription…

Acquia Engage Boston: Shaping the Future of Digital Transformation

Northern is proud to return to Acquia Engage Boston as a Silver Sponsor, continuing a tradition of participation that dates back to the event’s…

Thanksgiving, a culture of gratitude during times of change

This year truly has been one filled with change. Over the past couple of weeks, you look around and notice the leaves changing colour. This time of…

Taking a Bite Out of the Forest City for PSEWeb

The calendar has changed and August is upon us. And in less than two weeks, PSEWEB will be hosted in Digital Echidna’s hometown of London, Ontario…

Guidelines on Guidelines - Official Does Not Have to Be Ostentatious

Does a document have to be weighty to carry weight? Does the more syllables used in a word add more gravitas to the statement? Or is an abundance of…

Bubble, Bubble, is the iPad for the Blind Worth the Toil and Trouble

A tablet billed as "the iPad for the blind" featuring liquid-bubble Braille output is intriguing, but is it appealing to a niche that may not be there…

Thriving or Merely Coping? When Good May Not Be Good

There can be a huge difference between a “Yes” and a “Yes.” Context is everything and when you’re reaching out to customers and users for feedback…