Technology Association of Georgia Announces Early Look at Fintech South Featured Speakers, Schedule
Data Science & AI | Fintech | International Business
Call for Content and Early Bird Registration Rates Close Friday, August 28, 2020
Vizzia Technologies Achieves Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year
Corporate Development | Digital Health
Health Tech Company Delivers Notable 98% Revenue Growth
RAISE Forum Seeks In-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants
Emory-Goizueta Led Event Makes Call for Startups Seeking Funding between $500 Thousand and $5 Million; Applications Close September 25th
ConnectALL Announces Support for Business Outcomes in Its Value Stream Management Solutions
The ConnectALL VSM solution will now give business leaders even greater ability to manage and achieve business outcomes by connecting OKR tools to their value streams.
Startup Atlanta Releases the 2020 Guide to the Ecosystem
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
Guide features startup-focused organizations, media, spaces, schools, funding, and more.
Artis Changes Consumer Financing for Businesses
Artis introduced Artis Credit, a platform for businesses to offer unique loan options direct-to-consumer with no start-up cost and minimal risk.
Coalition of Public-Private Entities Launch Partnership to Advance Technology and Inclusive Innovation Statewide
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Lieutenant Governor Endorses Efforts to Establish Georgia as the Technology Capital of the East Coast.
American Express to Acquire Kabbage
Acquisition Will Expand American Express’ Digital Cash Flow Management Offerings for Small Businesses
Zillow Group Makes Greater Atlanta its Southeastern Hub, Creates 200 Jobs
Corporate Development | Fintech
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Zillow Group, the largest portfolio of real estate brands on the web, has named the metro Atlanta area its Southeastern hub, bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area.
50 Technology Councils Across the U.S. Urge Passage of Legislation To Expand Rural Broadband Access
A group of the nation’s leading technology associations sent a joint letter to Congressional leadership urging the passage of two crucial pieces of legislation that will help connect families in unserved areas to high-speed broadband internet.
Startup Atlanta Bolsters Executive Board with Five New Members
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
Board Additions Include Leaders from Across Atlanta’s Startup Ecosystem
Fintech South Goes Virtual, Oct. 5-9, 2020
Annual Event to Connect More Than 2,500 Global Fintech Leaders with over 60 Hours of Content
Advanced Technology Development Center Seeks Healthcare Technology Applicants for September 2020 ATDC Venture Showcase
Twelve Georgia-based healthcare technology companies will be selected to virtually pitch to venture capitalists and investors.
Global FinTech PPRO Announces $50 Million Funding Round Led by Sprints Capital, Citi Ventures and HPE Growth
PPRO, the world’s leading local payments platform-as-a-service, reports today the closing of a USD $50 million financing round led by Sprints Capital with participation from existing Citi Ventures and HPE Growth. PPRO will use the funds to scale the organization and accelerate strategic growth plans for its global platform.
The move comes on the heels of a period of growth, with an 85% increase in transaction volume from last year, highlighting the exponential opportunities for cross-border e-commerce amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Due in part to a massive digital shift in e-commerce consumer behavior, PPRO is now processing an annual run rate of USD $9 billion in payment transaction volume.
PPRO has already grown the size of its team by 25% since the beginning of the year. The majority of these new hires are positioned to strengthen PPRO’s three product development centers in Germany, Singapore and Brazil; teams which are focused on delivering high-quality integrations to popular payment methods in key e-commerce markets across Europe, APAC and the Americas.
Coalition of Startup Advocates Voice Strong Support for IGNITE American Innovation Act
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
A coalition of advocates for the startup ecosystem today expressed their strong support for the IGNITE American Innovation Act, introduced by Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN). The coalition organizations include: The National Venture Capital Association, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, TechNet, AdvaMed, Center for American Entrepreneurship, Medical Device Manufacturers Association, Angel Capital Association, and Technology Councils of North America.
Google Awards $1 Million Grant to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine to Study Racial Impact of COVID-19
Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Google.org has given $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine to study racial disparities in COVID-19. The new partnership between Google.org and the Satcher Health Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine will also include a team of Google engineers and data scientists who will work full-time over the next six months to support the project.
PPRO announces 85% volume growth despite pandemic, accelerates plans with new investment from Sprints and Citi
Corporate Development | Fintech | International Business
PPRO, the world’s leading local payments platform-as-a-service, reports today an 85% increase in transaction volume from last year, highlighting the exponential opportunities for cross-border e-commerce amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Due in part to a massive digital shift in e-commerce consumer behavior, PPRO is now processing an annual run rate of USD 9bn in payment transaction volume.
Local Company Plays Well with Global Tech Giants: AMI Joins HPE and Industry Partners in the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management (ODIM) Initiative for Simplified 5G Deployment
Cloud | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
AMI® (ami.com), a local Gwinnett County-based technology firm joins HPE and Industry Partners in the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management (ODIM) Initiative for Simplified 5G Deployment. AMI is best known for its BIOS firmware that boots computers and servers, and for its BMC firmware that is found in data centers worldwide. ODIM is an open source initiative that will simplify the management of geographically distributed infrastructure and address some of the more challenging issues telco providers confront when deploying 5G networks. The primary objective of ODIM is to harmonize the vast amount of hardware from a multitude of vendors to ensure interoperability across a multitude of sites and across multiple networks. AMI is contributing to the manageability aspect of ODIM with AMI Composer (ami.com/composer), a robust hyperscale node, rack and POD management system for both traditional and telco cloud infrastructure.
Now Accepting Applications for Pitch for Purpose Startup Competition
Blockchain | Cloud | CX | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
PITCH FOR PURPOSE is a startup competition celebrating social entrepreneurs and their ideas that will change the world. Finalists will get the opportunity to pitch their venture for a chance to win $15,000.
Four Out of Five Tech Executives Are Planning for the Return to the Office
Corporate Development | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Sales Leadership | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Survey of Georgia technology leaders finds only 31% of executives plan to implement COVID-19 testing for employees, but most will require masks
Artis Partners with Laika to Automate Compliance Management
Artis partners with Laika to automate compliance management to perform above industry standard for security and compliance requirements.
Technology Councils of North America Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
Three New Board Members Representing Oregon, Massachusetts and Georgia Join the International Board
Grow with Google Provides Georgia Small Businesses with Tools for Times of Uncertainty
Business Process Management | CX | Education/STEM | Marketing
Google partners with U.S. Representative Buddy Carter and the Marshes of Glynn Libraries for Virtual Workshop.
Georgia Partners with UPS to Deliver PPE Statewide
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is leveraging an existing state contract with Georgia-based UPS to deliver personal protective equipment to medical facilities across Georgia.
TAG FinTech Society Names 2020 ADVANCE Award Winners
Six Recipients Showcase FinTech Innovation with Connection to Georgia
Venture Atlanta Transforms Into All-Digital Event, Venture Atlanta Live Online
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
Leading investment conference to go virtual with two days of immersive experiences and key opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs
Orasi Joins the HashiCorp Partner Network Reseller Program
Through a cooperative agreement, Orasi’s DevOps experts will sell HashiCorp’s enterprise products and provide strategic consulting services to Orasi’s global enterprise customer base.
Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners Engages Arketi Group to Execute Public Relations and Marketing Initiatives
Cloud | Infrastructure | Marketing | Transportation Tech
Marketing and communications targeted towards innovative smart city and autonomous mobility technology companies.
Digital Envoy Appoints Jerrod Stoller as New President
Data Science & AI | Fintech | Information Security | Marketing | Media & Entertainment
Digital Envoy, the inventor of IP intelligence, today announced that Jerrod Stoller has been appointed as its new President. Current President and CEO Bill Calpin has stepped back from his role and has been named Chairman of the Board. Co-founder and Executive Vice President Rob Friedman assumes a dual role with the addition of the Vice-Chairman title.
ATPC Financial Inclusion Payments 101
The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) recently held a very important and timely “Payments 101” Congressional briefing on financially inclusive products for the unbanked and underbanked, on Tuesday, June 30th.
