Fox + Spindle Launches Start Smarter, an Eight-Week Program Teaching Entrepreneurs to Build with AI from Day One
Business Process Management | Corporate Development | Marketing | Young Professionals
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. Learn more at www.foxandspindle.com/startsmarter.
Technology Association of Georgia Publishes Second Annual Cleantech & Sustainability Ecosystem Report
Smart Communities & Sustainablility
The 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.
Inclusive Tech Needs Champions—Not Silence
This 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.
How TeleTech Group Strengthens Georgia’s Broadband Infrastructure and Community Connectivity
| 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. |
Top 40 Innovative Companies Application Open for Georgia Technology Summit 2026
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.
Think Techmode: Driving Business Transformation Through Expert Technical Advisory and Solutions
| 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. |
Inclusive Tech Needs Champions—Not Silence
In 2025, the tech industry is at a crossroads. Innovation is accelerating, but inclusion is stalling. As federal policies threaten diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, nonprofits committed to building a more representative tech workforce are being forced to defend their very existence. This conversation is especially urgent as we approach Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 8–14) and Georgia Day of Code (Dec. 5)—two commemorations that spotlight the importance of computer science education and equitable access to tech skills. These dates remind us that the future of innovation depends on who gets to participate in it.
TAG Corporate Development Society Announces Holiday Party & Alumni Mixer Featuring Fireside Chat with John Yates
| 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. |
The ABM Agency to Host Exclusive Atlanta Workshop on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for B2B Marketing Leaders
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.
Agentic AI: Transforming Enterprise Operations with Autonomous Cloud Agents
Agentic 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.
Technology Association of Georgia Honors Deluxe CEO Barry McCarthy with Georgia Technology Lifetime Achievement Award
ATLANTA, 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.
Technology Association of Georgia and Mayor Andre Dickens Honor Justin E. Samuels with Technology Leader of the Year
ATLANTA, 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.
AgeTech Connect Summit Explores Future of Work, Customers, and Community in the Longevity Economy
The 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.
Aastha Sharma Appointed to TAG Digital Health Board and Named Chair of TAG Digital Health Ecosystem
The 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.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Fintech Landscape as Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Announces 2025 ADVANCE Awards Finalists and Winners
Atlanta, 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.
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Unveils the 2025 Innovation Challenge Class Ahead of Fintech South
ATLANTA, 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.
Register for SAP Cloud Focus Day 2025 – Sept. 24
Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | Data Governance | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Education/STEM | Fintech | Government Relations | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Workforce Development
SAP 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.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to Attend Fintech South 2025
Georgia’s premier fintech conference returns August 19–20 at the Woodruff Arts Center
The ABM Agency Launches Pioneering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Services for Enterprise Clients in Manufacturing, Technology, SaaS, and Medical Industries
Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Sales Leadership
| Industry Leading ABM Specialist Expands Portfolio with Revolutionary AI Search Optimization Solutions Designed for High Value B2B Accounts |
Sparq is a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion Two Years in a Row
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.
Enabling Fault-Tolerant Multicast in Cloud-Native Architectures: Bridging On-Prem and Multi-Cloud Environments
Business Process Management | Cloud | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Infrastructure
Atlanta, 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.
Get your game on! Join Glean for an AI Social game night event!
Join 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!
TCSG Students win National Technology Awards!
Education/STEM | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Workforce Development
SkillsUSA 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.
New Partnership Will Advance Project Management Education at Georgia State University
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.
CoreSite Releases 2025 State of the Data Center Report Underscoring the Critical Role of Colocation and Connectivity in Enterprise Hybrid IT Infrastructure
Cloud | Corporate Development | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Education/STEM | Fintech | Government Relations | Infrastructure | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility
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 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.
Comcast Business Wraps Up Small Business Month Across the South with Celebration, Connection, and Community Impact
Corporate Development | Marketing
Throughout 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.
Technology Association of Georgia Announces Sean Banks, Partner at TTV Capital, as 2025 Georgia Fintech Hall of Fame Inductee
The 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.
ADVANCE Awards Applications Open Release 2025
The 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.
TAG Announces Jonathan O’Connor as Fintech South 2025 Committee Chair
The 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.
Comcast Leader Honored as WAOK Trailblazer for Purpose-Driven Leadership, Impact in Communications
Corporate Development | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Young Professionals
Quiana Pinckney, Comcast Central Division Vice President of Division Communications, was named a 2025 Trailblazer by News & Talk 1380 WAOK during the prestigious annual Trailblazers Awards celebration in Atlanta. The event, hosted by the radio show On Point with Juandolyn Stokes, honored exceptional women who are breaking barriers, making significant contributions to their fields, and inspiring the next generation through purpose-driven leadership.
