Innovation in Motion: Fintech, AI, and the Future of Georgia

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the companies selected for the 2026 Fintech South Innovation Challenge, an annual competition showcasing promising Georgia-based startups shaping the future of financial technology.

The Escrow Company’s Nathan Hopkins explores how AI supplier risk is evolving and why resilience & continuity planning matter more than ever.

— Uptime, Security, Connectivity and Performance Overtake Cost as Primary Drivers of Enterprise IT Decisions Across Cloud, Colocation and On-Prem Environments —

DENVER – (July 8, 2026) – CoreSite, an American Tower company (NYSE: AMT) empowering critical business and AI workloads that impact everyday life through interconnected data center solutions, today released its 2026 State of the Data Center Report, which examines how enterprise IT strategies are evolving as organizations enter a new phase of hybrid infrastructure management.

The seventh edition of the report shows that hybrid IT has become the standard operating model for enterprises – but that companies are still looking for the right hybrid IT mix. After years of cloud migration and hybrid adoption, organizations are shifting their focus from deciding whether to use cloud, colocation or on-premises infrastructure to determining which workloads belong in each environment.

As workloads become more distributed and AI drives greater infrastructure demands, enterprises are taking a more deliberate approach to workload placement, making decisions based on performance, security, data control and connectivity requirements rather than cost alone.

As the colocation market evolves beyond space and power, businesses are looking for data center providers with direct, low-latency connections to a robust ecosystem that offers the required uptime, cost efficiency and advanced cooling capabilities needed to support their hybrid IT strategies. “We believe that CoreSite’s recognition in the Gartner Market Guide validates our commitment to delivering highly interconnected, purpose-built data center campuses designed to meet the growing demands of modern enterprises,” said Juan Font, President and CEO of CoreSite and SVP of American Tower. “Our data center solutions combine security, compliance, scalability, connectivity and flexibility to enable true business agility, while offering the on-site technical expert.

Second strategic expansion in recent weeks adds deeper AI, app development, and web development capabilities to Arketi’s growing integrated platform

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Cherie Fuzzell, former Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships for Apple Wallet, Payments & Commerce, has been selected as the 2026 inductee into the Georgia Fintech Hall of Fame.

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business will launch a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Business Transformation (MSAIBT) beginning in fall 2026. The new program is designed to prepare professionals to lead AI-enabled transformation across business functions by combining applied artificial intelligence capability with domain expertise.

The Move Ensures Delivery of Consistent, High-Quality Experiences across Branch and Digital Channels

Arketi Group announced Braithwaite Communications is joining its digital marketing and PR platform, expanding the firm’s integrated capabilities and national footprint. The addition brings story-led branding, content, digital, social, and crisis communications expertise, with strength in regulated industries, food services, and healthcare. Together, Arketi and Braithwaite will offer clients broader web, video, GEO, and high-tech marketing capabilities, supporting Arketi’s growth strategy to build a more connected, holistic agency model focused on measurable business impact nationally.

Mastercard is gearing up to launch its third annual Small Business Summit series, convening entrepreneurs, financial institutions, local leaders, and industry experts during National Small Business Month. The one-day events will deliver hands-on education, mentorship and practical resources designed to help small businesses start, grow and operate with confidence.