GSU’s Award-Winning Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Opens Applications
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Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) just launched applications for its 2nd annual Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund (MSESF). This business accelerator program recently received the Award for Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Education from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers. The MSESF is designed to support underrepresented student, recent alumni and Georgia State community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures. The program is supported by donations from Georgia Power and Georgia State alumnus, Ahmet Bozer (‘83), a retired Executive Vice President at Coca-Cola.
Atlanta Retail Tech Leader Aptos Appoints Pete Sinsgalli to Fill CEO Role
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Buckhead, Atlanta-based Aptos, a leading retail technology provider, today announced the appointment of Pete Sinsgalli to the post of chief executive officer.
The announcement comes following Aptos’ acquisition of AI-powered price optimization leader Revionics in September 2020, and as the organizations continues to grow, supporting more than 1000 retail brands in 65 countries, including The Art of Shaving, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Family Dollar, Home Depot Mexico, Love’s Travel Stops, New Balance and Tractor Supply Co.
Gimme Releases Gimme Key Pro Wireless DEX Adapter
Business Process Management | Data Science & AI | Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Gimme, whose technology helps food service and grocery store delivery operators automate merchandising, today announced the official release of Gimme Key Pro, the company’s new wireless data exchange (DEX) adapter engineered for the direct store delivery (DSD) market that delivers short-shelf-life products to grocery and convenience stores.
InSight Digital Summit 2020 Presented by Convergint Technologies
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
November 17th-19th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST Daily
InSight Digital Summit, hosted by Convergint Technologies, is an exclusive virtual trade show event. This fully immersive digital summit will allow for a traditional trade show experience live from the comfort of your own home or office.
Atlanta’s LocatorX Recognized for “Creative Ways Companies are Giving Back During COVID-19”
Digital Health | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
LocatorX, an innovative tracking technology provider, announced today that they were named the Gold Winner of “Company Response of the Year: Creative Ways Companies are Giving Back During COVID-19” from the 2020 Customer Sales & Service Awards
2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards to be Held Virtually on November 10
Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors will be virtual on November 10; portion of sponsorships will support re:imagine/ATL
The Defense Logistics Agency Tags LocatorX to Develop Automated Inventory System
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
LocatorX begins first Phase in Project to Develop, Test and Deploy Automated Inventory Systems.
Venture Atlanta Expands National Reach, Announces 2020 Lineup of Most Promising Tech Companies
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Top investment conference selects largest, most diverse lineup of companies to fuel tech capital and growth within groundbreaking, immersive virtual format.
NXTCOMM CTO Speaking at SSPI Southeast Chapter on Sept. 23
Infrastructure | Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Carl Novello, who leads antenna development for Atlanta-based NXT Communications Corp., will discuss advances in electronically phased antenna designs crucial for true broadband connectivity in this free virtual meeting.
Advanced Technology Development Center Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation with Double Vision Event
Business Process Management | Data Governance | Digital Health | Fintech | Infrastructure | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development
Event will also honor eight startups that are graduating from the incubator.
Atlanta Area Business Leaders to Host Virtual ATL Tech COVID-19 Innovation Showcase
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Online event will feature technology solutions related to COVID-19 pandemic
Stratix Corporation Works with School Districts to Provide Devices and Technology Support for the 2020-2021 School Year
Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
With schools across the country starting the 2020-2021 year remotely, many districts are still working to provide devices, connectivity and support to students and teachers for successful distance learning. Stratix Corporation, a leading provider of Managed Mobility Services (MMS) in the U.S., is working with schools and districts throughout the country to provide Chromebook and tablet packages, that are ready to go “out-of-the-box”, backed with advance replacement repair services and a student help desk to create a successful and sustainable 1:1 technology program.
Startup Atlanta Releases the 2020 Guide to the Ecosystem
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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
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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.
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
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.
Venture Atlanta Transforms Into All-Digital Event, Venture Atlanta Live Online
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Leading investment conference to go virtual with two days of immersive experiences and key opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs
Abacode and Apptega Partner to Deliver Holistic, Framework-Based Cybersecurity and Compliance Programs
Cloud | Fintech | Information Security | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Abacode, one of the fastest growing and Top-100 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), will leverage the Apptega platform throughout its design-implement-manage-report process as they conduct framework-based compliance gap assessments and mature the cybersecurity programs of their clients.
CHEP North America Selects Arketi Group to Lead PR Strategy
Infrastructure | Marketing | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
BtoB tech firm builds PR foundation and thought leadership platform
Arketi Group Offers Free Reopening Readiness Checklist for Communications Professionals
Business Process Management | Corporate Development | Fintech | Information Security | Marketing | Sales Leadership | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Useful questionnaire helps communications teams address key opportunities for safely bringing employees back into the office
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.
Appian Offers Free Application to Manage COVID-19 Response
Business Process Management | Sales Leadership | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that it has created a free COVID-19 Response Management application for enterprises and government agencies. True to Appian’s commitment for speed, the application can be fully configured and adopted within two hours.
Cisco, Convoy, Flexport and GreyOrange Among the 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Award Winners
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Cisco, Convoy, Flexport and GreyOrange were among the honorees at the 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards, held March 10 at the Georgia World Congress Center during Modex 2020.
BlueFletch Integrates Enterprise Launcher Single Sign-On Solution With Ivanti Velocity, Terminal Emulation, Industrial Browser, And Device Management Software
Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
BlueFletch, an Atlanta-based software company focused on helping enterprises secure, manage, and support company-owned devices, is excited to announce its out-of-the-box integration of the BlueFletch Launcher with Ivanti’s Velocity/Terminal Emulation clients. The single sign-on (SSO) integration will reduce password problems in retail and warehouse environments.
Advanced Technology Development Center Announces the ATDC Startup Showcase Graduating Class of 2020
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Seven companies to graduate from incubator on May 7.
Preparing Your Business for Coronavirus – A Guide
Business Process Management | CX | Digital Health | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Sales Leadership | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Young Professionals
When businesses face major disruptions, those who are prepared will see maximum gains. Our guide helps companies assess their risk, identify the steps to take, and provides a template for moving forward.
RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants
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Emory-Sponsored Event Makes Call for Startups Seeking Funding between $750 Thousand and $5 Million; Applications Close March 31st
