Digital Safety Net Helps Georgia Small Businesses Survive During COVID-19
Data Science & AI | Marketing | Product Management | Young Professionals
Digitally Driven shows that nationally small businesses that embraced digital tools the earliest – “Digital Drivers” – expect 4x better revenue for 2020 compared to “Digital Maintainers,” those who are generally skeptical of digital tools’ value and typically use only a few basic tools such as email and perhaps a website. In Georgia, 40% of small businesses are digital drivers compared to 35% nationally with a predicted 10.76% in revenue reduction compared to an expected 16% reduction in revenue nationally.
Atlanta Area Business Leaders to Host Virtual ATL Tech COVID-19 Innovation Showcase
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development
Online event will feature technology solutions related to COVID-19 pandemic
UYOA Virtual Cyber Security Student/Student Apprentice Job Fair
Blockchain | Cloud | Corporate Development | Data Science & AI | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Southeastern Software Association | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
Join United Youth Of America (UYOA), at 10am – 2pm EST, Friday, September 18, 2020, for the live Virtual Student/Apprentice JobFair. Book your time slots to meet and interview and hire the students of UYOA face-to-face. Meet the Cyber Security students and interview them live. Find students who may be your future employee or student apprentice. If you are a Cobb County Georgia Company or Enterprise, we have the funding available now. Your company will receive a six-month payroll reimbursement for staffing our students for an apprenticeship or hiring our graduates. Register for your time, pick which (one hour) time slot would you prefer to interview the UYOA students on Friday, September 18, 2020.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
CMMC Is Here. And We Are Here To Help You.
Blockchain | Cloud | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Georgia Defense Industrial Base Taskforce | Information Security
In the last five years, approximately 4,000 Georgia businesses have received DoD contracts, making defense contracting a $7.3 billion dollar industry in the state of Georgia. This crucial supply chain is increasingly at risk for cybersecurity attacks, particularly the small businesses that make up the largest percentage of Georgia’s defense industrial base. In January 2020, The Department of Defense established a new, unified cybersecurity standard.
Perspecta to Open Regional Headquarters at Georgia Cyber Center, Create 178 Jobs
Augusta | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Information Security
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Perspecta Inc. (PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, is opening a regional office at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. This investment will deliver 178 jobs to Richmond County and the surrounding area in support of the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) at Fort Gordon. The jobs will be located on base and at the Georgia Cyber Center.
TwoRivers ITAD Solutions Joins Terra’s “Done with IT” Mail-in Electronics Recycling Program
Cloud | Corporate Development | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
TwoRivers ITAD Solutions (TIS) has joined TERRA’s Done with IT program to provide a simple and safe electronics recycling mail-in option for businesses and individuals from their Certified R2 facility in Lithonia, GA.
Atlanta Startup, Trella Health, Releases COVID-19 Heatmap for Vulnerable Counties
Data Science & AI | Digital Health
In an effort to support the healthcare community and its fight against COVID-19, Atlanta startup and TAG ‘Top 40 Innovative Company’ recipient, Trella Health, has released a COVID-19 heatmap.
Aventis Systems Launches Cortavo Managed Services Solution
Business Process Management | Cloud | Data Science & AI | Information Security | Infrastructure
Company Introduces First All-inclusive Managed Services Experience
Advanced Technology Development Center Announces the ATDC Startup Showcase Graduating Class of 2020
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Seven companies to graduate from incubator on May 7.
Analytics Think Tank Roundtable: How will AI impact the future workforce?
Join the best minds in Atlanta on Monday, March 30th (6-9PM) @ Emory University to discuss how the emergence of AI will shape the workplace of the future! Free event Presented by ATLytics: Nonprofit leveraging Atlanta area analytics talent and resources to benefit community betterment causes.
RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
Emory-Sponsored Event Makes Call for Startups Seeking Funding between $750 Thousand and $5 Million; Applications Close March 31st
Technology Association of Georgia Unveils Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
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
The companies will present at The Summit – that state’s largest technology showcase March 3-4 at Cobb Galleria, Atlanta.
PDI Acquires SwiftIQ Expanding Its Data and Insights Solutions to Include Analytics Cloud
PDI paves the way for convenience retailers and CPG brands to maximize store-level profitability through automated analytics and AI technology.
Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
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
TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
Advanced Technology Development Center Seeks Applicants for March 2020 ATDC Venture Showcase to West Coast
Augusta | Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Columbus | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Greater Augusta | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Middle Georgia | Mobility | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Savannah | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Women In Technology | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
12 technology companies from Georgia will be selected to present to California-based venture capitalists and investors.
The Advanced Technology Development Center’s 2020 ATDC Startup Showcase is May 7
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
Georgia’s largest spring startup event to feature the state’s leading technology companies.
Gimme Announces Major Upgrade of Flagship DEX Adapter with Gimme Key Pro
Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Engineered for Advanced DSD Applications, Gimme Key Pro Will Offer the Ability to Recharge With Expected Lifetime Over Twice That of Original
2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards Announce Call for Nominations
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
Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors now accepting nominations through March 31; portion of proceeds will support re:imagine/ATL
TAG Issues Call for Annual Technology Industry Survey
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Education/STEM | Fintech | Greater Augusta | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Middle Georgia | Mobility | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Savannah | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Women In Technology | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
The report, revealed each year at TAG’s The Summit event, gives an annual assessment of the strengths and key issues within the technology sectors of Georgia.
TAG Awards Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Tech Champion of the Year
Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Information Security | Media & Entertainment | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has named Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Tech Champion of the Year, an award recognizing Duncan for his many contributions to making Georgia a globally leading technology state.
Tech Leaders Tapped to Strengthen Strategy for TAG Societies
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
Chair Emeritus Council Created to Support Missions of 25 Professional TAG Tech Groups