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NS: IT firms choose Nova Scotia for expansion
By Staff, Transcontinental Media

Source: The Daily Business Buzz, July 30, 2010

[HALIFAX, NS] — Nova Scotia’s information technology sector is welcoming two more companies to the mix. Irvine, California-based eEye Digital Security and Fredericton-based Radian6 are expanding with the support of the province through Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI).

eEye Digital Security provides IT security software to assess, mitigate, and protect against vulnerabilities of IT assets and their data. It has offices in California, Arizona, Germany, and the U.K. Its Halifax location will focus on research and development and will be seeking a mix of highly skilled application developers, lead engineers and quality assurance people.

“Halifax will be our first Canadian location,” said Kevin Hickey, CEO, eEye Digital Security. “We are looking forward to the skilled graduates Nova Scotia has in the IT sector and further growing our business.”

The company plans to create up to 40 new full-time positions over five years. The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc., is supporting this growth with a five-year payroll rebate to a maximum of $808,500.

Radian6 has developed a social media monitoring and engagement platform which allows clients to listen and engage in social media conversations around their brands, industry and competitors. The company has successfully marketed itself globally and demand for its services continues to grow. Marcel LeBrun, CEO of Radian6, says they are expanding in Halifax because it is close to Fredericton, is accessible to markets and offers the right mix of professionals.

The province, through Nova Scotia Business Inc., is supporting the company’s growth with a five-year payroll rebate to a maximum of $652,459. This will support the creation of up to 40 new full-time positions.