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Mastercard Small Business Summit

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.

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Event: Leading Through the AI Shift: Strategy, Risk & IP

Your friends at Taft invite you to join us for an insightful one-hour program on navigating the legal and strategic challenges of artificial intelligence in today’s business environment.

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CMOs Gain Influence, But Only 38% Say the Role Is Fully Set Up for Success

Arketi Group and JM Search research shows CMOs are juggling rapid AI adoption and significant growth pressure – 85% say they would do it all over again

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Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business Expands AI Graduate Certificate Offerings

The J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University now offers three AI graduate certificates aligned to how organizations build and apply artificial intelligence capabilities as the technology continues to reshape organizations and the workforce. The certificates reflect three distinct ways professionals engage with AI, from developing solutions to designing systems that scale to leading AI-driven transformation within organizations.

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Candescent AXIS 2026 Brings Bank and Credit Union Leaders Together to Define the Era of Intelligent Banking

Candescent, defining the era of Intelligent Banking for banks and credit unions, today announced that Candescent AXIS 2026 will take place April 21–23, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Hundreds of bank and credit union leaders will gather at AXIS to explore how Intelligent Banking is enabling smarter experiences, stronger relationships, and sustainable growth.

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Concentration Risk Is No Longer a Theoretical Problem

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.

 

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Vincent DeCastro Named To Top 15 Answer Engine Optimization Expert List

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.”

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Nagarro becomes OpenAI Services Partner to support industry-scale AI adoption

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.

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Top 5 Best Software Escrow Agents for Georgia and North American Businesses

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

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Airia and risk3sixty Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance Through AI Automation

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

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Second Annual “HYPE About Tech” Conference at Clark Atlanta University to Empower Girls in STEM

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.

 

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Veda C. Storey Receives LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement in Information Systems

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.

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Saras AI Institute Launches 12-Month Online Master’s Degree in AI Engineering and AI Engineering Graduate Certificate to Prepare Software Developers as AI Leaders for Under $6,000

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

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Fox + Spindle Launches Start Smarter, an Eight-Week Program Teaching Entrepreneurs to Build with AI from Day One

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Introducing Shazia Siddiqui as the TAG Digital Health Ecosystem Data Chair

The Technology Association of Georgia Digital Health Society announces new Georgia Digital Health Ecosystem Data Chair – Shazia Siddiqui

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Joyelle Harris Appointed Director of Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute

Joyelle (Joy) Harris has been appointed director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Harris joins Georgia State from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she most recently served as director of Undergraduate Transformative Learning Initiatives and was an associate director of CREATE-X, an initiative designed to foster entrepreneurial confidence in students and help them launch startups.

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Join the TAG Marketing Society for a deep dive into the game-changing tech trends shaping marketing in 2025!

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ULTRA-LOW LAG XFINITY INTERNET COMING SOON TO THE SOUTH

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Ookla® Speedtest Shows Xfinity Mobile’s Speeds Soaring 150 Percent Across the South

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Aware Force Cyber Insurance 2025 Webinar- Tuesday, January 28

Aware Force Cyber Insurance 2025 Webinar: Compliance does not equate to being secure!

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ORTEC Americas Celebrates Prestigious Awards in 2024

ORTEC Americas has proudly announced a remarkable achievement in 2024, having received a series of prestigious awards that underscore the company’s dedication to innovation, employee satisfaction, and excellence within the supply chain industry. This year, ORTEC has garnered multiple accolades that not only recognize its leadership in technology but also emphasize its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

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Microsoft Fabric Webinar: Weave AI into the Fabric of Your Business

Join us on November 7th for our Microsoft Fabric Webinar Details Thursday, November 07 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST Online event Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f2aeadb8-6358-4c50-bfde-bb9f975e3131@58e1e660-d472-45b9-86a2-91e0b337ddc9/registration

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MJV Innovation To Host Atlanta Retail Industry Event With NRF Insights

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