Shannon Smith

What happens if a critical software supplier suddenly fails? Concentration risk is becoming a major concern for regulators and enterprise organizations alike. As reliance on SaaS platforms, cloud providers and AI systems deepens, continuity planning is being pushed beyond contractual assurances. This article explores why concentration risk is now a central operational resilience challenge and how organizations can strengthen their ability to continue services when key technology suppliers become unavailable.

Vincent DeCastro, President of The ABM Agency has been recognized by Conductor as one of the “15 AI Search and AEO Experts to Follow in 2026.”

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is proud to announce that Scott Voigt, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fullstory, has been selected as the 2026 inductee into the prestigious Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia. Sponsored by PwC US since its inception in 1993, the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia recognizes exceptional leaders whose achievements have significantly shaped Georgia’s technology ecosystem and positioned the state as a leader in innovation.

Nagarro, a global digital engineering and technology consulting company, today announced that it has become an OpenAI Services Partner, supporting enterprises across Asia Pacific in adopting OpenAI technologies such as the OpenAI API and ChatGPT Enterprise.

The five leading software escrow providers to protect code, data, critical systems, and customer needs for business continuity.

Partnership Introduces Agentic Approach to GRC Lifecycle Management, Delivering Unprecedented Time Savings and Operational Efficiency for Complex Compliance Organizations.

The second annual HYPE About Tech Conference, presented by Sage, will take place on Feb. 27, 2026, at Clark Atlanta University’s Thomas W. Cole Research Center for Science and Technology. This transformative event is dedicated to closing the equity gap in technology by inspiring local high school girls to lead in STEM careers of the future.

With the theme “Futureproof: Skills, Mindsets and Habits that Outlast the Algorithm”, HYPE About Tech will unite 300 students ages 16-24 with industry leaders and STEM educators for a day of innovation, empowerment and representation.

Distinguished University Professor Veda C. Storey, Tull Professor of Computer Information Systems and professor of computer science at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, has received the LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement, the highest honor in the field of information systems. The Association for Information Systems (AIS) presented the award to Storey at the International Conference on Information Systems in Dec. 2025.

Fox + Spindle, an Atlanta-based AI consultancy, has launched Start Smarter—an eight-week cohort program helping early-stage entrepreneurs build their businesses with AI from the ground up. Developed by co-founders Luka Anić and Jenny Nelson, the program covers AI foundations, automation, messaging, lead systems, and client delivery. The first cohort begins January 2026. Enrollment is limited.