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Project Type Website Design Challenge Thirty small enterprises faced one of two challenges: they either were lacking web presence entirely or had outdated web presence. They all approached the Research & Innovation division at Niagara College to access the expertise needed to design and develop modern, responsive websites. Solution Through the Voucher for E-Business program (VEB) of the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE), the 30 … Continue reading E-Business Solutions »

Niagara Sustainability Initiative

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Creating a crowd sourcing application Project Type New Product Development Challenge Niagara Sustainability Initiative is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the economic viability of the Niagara Region through assisting location organizations with their greenhouse gas emissions. The NSI needs a web application for crowd sourcing, but does not have the expertise in-house to accomplish this goal. Solution The research team is creating art concepts … Continue reading Niagara Sustainability Initiative »

VectorVault by Juggernaut

Vector Vault

Optimizing the search engine for stock photo website Project Type Website Development Challenge VectorVault by Juggernault is a stock photo website that specializes in vector art. Visitors could search the database of vector art by exploring different categories and using their search engine, but the search engine provided limited results and was in need of improvement. Solution To better serve customers, Juggernaut sought the services … Continue reading VectorVault by Juggernaut »

Stolk Construction

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Enhancing Company’s Online Capabilities Project Type Website Update and Employee Portal Challenge Stolk Construction is a long-time industrial, commercial and institutional contractor located in Port Colborne. The administrative staff faced struggles every time they wished to update the website, since the technology was proprietary and dated. The company’s owners wanted to add a secure area for employees to access schedules and other important documents. Solution … Continue reading Stolk Construction »

Organic General Store

Organic General Store

Creating a web interface for online grocery ordering system Project Type Website Challenge The Organic General Store is Niagara’s only organic lifestyle store. As a purveyor of fine organic lifestyle products, they are dedicated to deliver the most sustainable products in the market. The store offers a home delivery service for groceries, but everything in the procedure, including ordering, payment processing, basket contents, and shipping … Continue reading Organic General Store »

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

Enhancing the visitor experience Project Type Mobile Application Challenge The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens (NPBG) are located on the scenic Niagara Parkway just 10 minutes from the falls. The gardens are home to the Butterfly Conservatory attraction and act as an outdoor classroom for students attending the School of Horticulture. The NPBG team wanted to enhance the garden visitor experience using mobile technology. Solution The … Continue reading Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens »