Aliant gives $250,000 to develop new tech at StFX

ANTIGONISH, N.S. – Easter telco Aliant said this week it will donate $250,000 to St. Francis Xavier University to support the development of new technology initiatives at StFX's Antigonish campus. Planning for the development of the projects will begin immediately. "Aliant encourages innovation across the region and is thrilled to be partnered with StFX," said Chuck Hartlen, COO, Aliant Mobility. StFX is home to more than 4,300 students and nearly 900 faculty and staff. Sophisticated information technology is an increasingly important tool on the University's campus to connect students and faculty and to foster innovative research. "Universities like StFX need...