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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.
Read More| Saras AI Institute offers the AI Engineering: Development Certificate, a globally available, master’s-level program designed for hands-on AI practitioners. Learners build four enterprise-grade AI applications, creating a powerful professional portfolio by the end of the program. The certificate includes four master’s-level AI courses, completed in approximately five months, and is built in collaboration with AI leaders from Microsoft and Google. The program is 100% project-based, with no exams, focusing on real-world, practical AI engineering skills. Learn more: https://www.sarasai.org/masteraidev |
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.
Read MoreThe second annual report from the TAG Smart Communities & Sustainability Society highlights the opportunities, risks and strategies across Georgia’s Cleantech and Sustainability sector to ensure the state remains a national leader in the Cleantech economy.
Read MoreThis piece explores the growing threats to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in tech education and workforce development—especially as federal rollbacks and funding cuts jeopardize programs that help girls and underrepresented youth thrive in STEM. It underscores why advocacy matters now more than ever and offers actionable steps for readers to champion inclusion during this season of giving and learning.
Read More| TeleTech Group announces new initiatives aimed at strengthening Georgia’s broadband service reliability and raising the professional standards of telecom field operations. Through leadership in field support for Altek and Madison teams within the Xfinity network, CEO Mykyta Shumov contributes to ensuring that thousands of residents across Gwinnett County and greater Georgia can work, learn, communicate, and stay safe through dependable internet and television services. |
ATLANTA (Dec. 1, 2025) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) will host its annual Georgia Technology Summit on April 30, 2026, at Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Technology Summit brings together over a thousand Georgia-based technologists to network, engage, and learn about the newest tech innovation in the state. As part of the Summit, the TAG Top 40 Most Innovative Companies will be selected, and the Top 10 announced live on stage, recognizing companies of all sizes that are leading innovation in Georgia.
Read More| Johns Creek, GA – [11/26/2025] – Think Techmode, the Georgia-based technology advisory firm that has been elevating businesses since 2016, today announced an expanded suite of high-impact services built for the next era of innovation. From AI adoption and FinTech modernization to digital currency infrastructure, stablecoin strategy, and enterprise tokenization, Think Techmode is positioning organizations to compete—and lead—in a rapidly evolving digital economy. |
| Join the TAG Corporate Development Society on Thursday, December 4 at the Georgia Tech Alumni House for an evening of networking and celebration, featuring a fireside chat with John Yates, Partner at Gunderson Dettmer and one of Atlanta’s leading voices in tech and venture law. As a driving force behind the creation of the Corporate Development Society, John will share stories from his remarkable career championing innovation, entrepreneurs, and dealmakers who helped shape Atlanta’s tech ecosystem. Whether you’re an alum, active member, or new to the community, this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and raise a glass to another year of growth and collaboration. |
ATLANTA – The ABM Agency, a leading B2B marketing firm, announced it will host “The CMO’s GEO Strategy Session,” a private, complimentary workshop for senior marketing executives in Atlanta on January 15, 2026. The event will provide a strategic framework for adapting to the rise of AI-powered search and its impact on the B2B buyer’s journey. Attendees will learn how to build a 2026 roadmap for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) that unifies brand, PR, SEO, and demand generation to drive measurable revenue outcomes in an era where AI influences over 80% of B2B purchasing decisions.
Read MoreAgentic AI is redefining enterprise automation by introducing autonomous, goal-oriented agents capable of reasoning, acting, and learning across complex cloud ecosystems. This enhanced article explores how AWS Bedrock Agents are enabling secure, scalable, and intelligent operations across financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing — with a focus on Georgia’s leadership in AI innovation.
Read MoreATLANTA, GA – [Oct. 6, 2025] — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has named Barry McCarthy, President, CEO, and Board Director of Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), as the recipient of the 2025 Georgia Technology Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor recognizes leaders who have built extraordinary careers and elevated Georgia’s innovation economy while advancing TAG’s 2030 Vision: Georgia as a Global Hub of Innovation.
Read MoreATLANTA, GA – [Sept. 26 2025] – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), in partnership with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, is proud to announce Justin E. Samuels as the recipient of the 2025 Technology Leader of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant positive impacts on Georgia’s technology community in the past year, demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the state’s innovation economy.
Read MoreThe number of adults over age 60 is projected to reach 1.4 billion worldwide by 2030, signaling one of the most profound demographic shifts in history. This growth is impacting every facet of society, from workplace dynamics and customer expectations to healthcare and community support. The inaugural AgeTech Connect Summit will convene leaders from across industries to examine these key changes — and highlight the role of AgeTech in shaping the future.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Digital Health Society has appointed Aastha Sharma to its Board and named her Chair of the Georgia Digital Health Ecosystem. Sharma, Head of Operations at AIRE Health and former leader at Amazon and Coupang, brings deep expertise in product strategy and operations. She will drive expansion of the Ecosystem, a free platform connecting 400+ digital health innovators, providers, investors, and partners, positioning Georgia as a national leader in digital health.
Read MoreAtlanta, GA – August 26, 2025 – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) proudly announces the finalists and winners of this year’s ADVANCE Awards, recognizing breakthrough achievements and exceptional leadership in Georgia’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem.
Read MoreATLANTA, GA – August 13, 2025 –The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Georgia’s premier technology growth community, is thrilled to announce the exceptional companies selected for the 2025 Innovation Challenge. This group is one of the crown jewels of the annual Fintech South conference, shining a spotlight on the Georgia-based innovators who are charging ahead and reshaping the future of finance.
Read MoreSAP Cloud Focus Day 2025 in Atlanta is an exclusive, invite-only event for business leaders to explore how SAP Cloud ERP can transform outdated, disconnected financial systems into streamlined, data-driven operations. Through expert-led sessions, live demos, and a complimentary 2-hour ERP assessment, attendees will gain clarity on challenges, discover AI-driven solutions, and define a strategic path to the cloud. Join SAP and Nagarro to unlock smarter decisions, cleaner data, and future-ready business operations.
Read MoreGeorgia’s premier fintech conference returns August 19–20 at the Woodruff Arts Center
Read More| Industry Leading ABM Specialist Expands Portfolio with Revolutionary AI Search Optimization Solutions Designed for High Value B2B Accounts |
For the second year in a row, Sparq, an AI-accelerated product engineering firm, has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN, a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business.
Read MoreAtlanta, July 14, 2025 –Cloud platforms like OCI, Azure, and GCP lack native multicast support, complicating real-time, fault-tolerant application deployment. This white paper presents a swXtch.io-based multicast overlay enabling resilient, lossless communication across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Validated in OCI with up to 86% latency reduction and near-zero packet loss, it leverages SDN, PTP, Helm, and CI/CD automation. The solution paves the way for industry-wide cloud migration of multicast applications and future IETF standardization.
Read MoreJoin the Glean team for our AI Social event where you will have the chance to network with local industry leaders. This is an event you will not want to miss!
Read MoreSkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary participated in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on June 23-27, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Students from across the country competed in a variety of competition areas to showcase their skills. Business and industry professionals served as judges who selected the best in each competition.
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The Project Management Institute Atlanta Chapter (PMI Atlanta) and the Department of Management at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business have formed a partnership to expand project management education and career pathways for students. The new initiative aims to align academic experiences with industry demands by providing scholarships, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities that equip students with critical project management skills.
Read MoreCoreSite, an American Tower company (NYSE: AMT) empowering critical business and AI workloads that impact everyday life through interconnected data center solutions, today released its 2025 State of the Data Center Report, which examines the latest data center and cloud computing trends, strategies and requirements. Now in its sixth year, the 2025 report finds business and IT leaders are navigating a world where they must increasingly rely on digitization – particularly emerging technologies like AI – to innovate, generate revenue and modernize their organizations, all while managing costs in an uncertain economic environment.
Read MoreThroughout Small Business Month, Comcast Business reaffirmed its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening local economies by celebrating the resilience, innovation, and growth of small businesses across the Southeast.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is honored to announce that Sean Banks, Partner at TTV Capital, will be the 2025 inductee into the Georgia Fintech Hall of Fame. Banks will be formally recognized during this year’s Fintech South, taking place August 19–20.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has opened applications for the TAG Fintech ADVANCE Awards as part of the awards and recognition at the annual Fintech South conference (Aug. 19-20, 2025). The Fintech ADVANCE Awards seek to provide recognition to established firms that promote innovation and growth in the state of Georgia’s fintech industry.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is honored to announce Jonathan O’Connor, Division President, Third Party Payments at Synovus, as Chair of the Fintech South 2025 Committee. Fintech South, the Southeast region’s largest annual event dedicated to financial technology innovation, will take place August 19-20, 2025, in Atlanta.
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