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ConnectALL Announces Support for Business Outcomes in Its Value Stream Management Solutions

The ConnectALL VSM solution will now give business leaders even greater ability to manage and achieve business outcomes by connecting OKR tools to their value streams.

Startup Atlanta Releases the 2020 Guide to the Ecosystem

Guide features startup-focused organizations, media, spaces, schools, funding, and more.

Artis Changes Consumer Financing for Businesses

Artis introduced Artis Credit, a platform for businesses to offer unique loan options direct-to-consumer with no start-up cost and minimal risk.

Coalition of Public-Private Entities Launch Partnership to Advance Technology and Inclusive Innovation Statewide

Lieutenant Governor Endorses Efforts to Establish Georgia as the Technology Capital of the East Coast.

American Express to Acquire Kabbage

Acquisition Will Expand American Express’ Digital Cash Flow Management Offerings for Small Businesses

Zillow Group Makes Greater Atlanta its Southeastern Hub, Creates 200 Jobs

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Zillow Group, the largest portfolio of real estate brands on the web, has named the metro Atlanta area its Southeastern hub, bringing nearly 200 jobs to the area.

50 Technology Councils Across the U.S. Urge Passage of Legislation To Expand Rural Broadband Access

A group of the nation’s leading technology associations sent a joint letter to Congressional leadership urging the passage of two crucial pieces of legislation that will help connect families in unserved areas to high-speed broadband internet.

Startup Atlanta Bolsters Executive Board with Five New Members

Board Additions Include Leaders from Across Atlanta’s Startup Ecosystem

Advanced Technology Development Center Seeks Healthcare Technology Applicants for September 2020 ATDC Venture Showcase

Twelve Georgia-based healthcare technology companies will be selected to virtually pitch to venture capitalists and investors.

Global FinTech PPRO Announces $50 Million Funding Round Led by Sprints Capital, Citi Ventures and HPE Growth

PPRO, the world’s leading local payments platform-as-a-service, reports today the closing of a USD $50 million financing round led by Sprints Capital with participation from existing Citi Ventures and HPE Growth. PPRO will use the funds to scale the organization and accelerate strategic growth plans for its global platform.

The move comes on the heels of a period of growth, with an 85% increase in transaction volume from last year, highlighting the exponential opportunities for cross-border e-commerce amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Due in part to a massive digital shift in e-commerce consumer behavior, PPRO is now processing an annual run rate of USD $9 billion in payment transaction volume.

PPRO has already grown the size of its team by 25% since the beginning of the year. The majority of these new hires are positioned to strengthen PPRO’s three product development centers in Germany, Singapore and Brazil; teams which are focused on delivering high-quality integrations to popular payment methods in key e-commerce markets across Europe, APAC and the Americas.

Coalition of Startup Advocates Voice Strong Support for IGNITE American Innovation Act

A coalition of advocates for the startup ecosystem today expressed their strong support for the IGNITE American Innovation Act, introduced by Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN). The coalition organizations include: The National Venture Capital Association, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, TechNet, AdvaMed, Center for American Entrepreneurship, Medical Device Manufacturers Association, Angel Capital Association, and Technology Councils of North America.

Google Awards $1 Million Grant to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine to Study Racial Impact of COVID-19

Google.org has given $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine to study racial disparities in COVID-19. The new partnership between Google.org and the Satcher Health Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine will also include a team of Google engineers and data scientists who will work full-time over the next six months to support the project.

PPRO announces 85% volume growth despite pandemic, accelerates plans with new investment from Sprints and Citi

PPRO, the world’s leading local payments platform-as-a-service, reports today an 85% increase in transaction volume from last year, highlighting the exponential opportunities for cross-border e-commerce amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Due in part to a massive digital shift in e-commerce consumer behavior, PPRO is now processing an annual run rate of USD 9bn in payment transaction volume.

Local Company Plays Well with Global Tech Giants: AMI Joins HPE and Industry Partners in the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management (ODIM) Initiative for Simplified 5G Deployment

AMI® (ami.com), a local Gwinnett County-based technology firm joins HPE and Industry Partners in the Open Distributed Infrastructure Management (ODIM) Initiative for Simplified 5G Deployment. AMI is best known for its BIOS firmware that boots computers and servers, and for its BMC firmware that is found in data centers worldwide. ODIM is an open source initiative that will simplify the management of geographically distributed infrastructure and address some of the more challenging issues telco providers confront when deploying 5G networks. The primary objective of ODIM is to harmonize the vast amount of hardware from a multitude of vendors to ensure interoperability across a multitude of sites and across multiple networks. AMI is contributing to the manageability aspect of ODIM with AMI Composer (ami.com/composer), a robust hyperscale node, rack and POD management system for both traditional and telco cloud infrastructure.

Now Accepting Applications for Pitch for Purpose Startup Competition

PITCH FOR PURPOSE is a startup competition celebrating social entrepreneurs and their ideas that will change the world. Finalists will get the opportunity to pitch their venture for a chance to win $15,000.

Four Out of Five Tech Executives Are Planning for the Return to the Office

Survey of Georgia technology leaders finds only 31% of executives plan to implement COVID-19 testing for employees, but most will require masks

Artis Partners with Laika to Automate Compliance Management

Artis partners with Laika to automate compliance management to perform above industry standard for security and compliance requirements.

Technology Councils of North America Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

Three New Board Members Representing Oregon, Massachusetts and Georgia Join the International Board

Grow with Google Provides Georgia Small Businesses with Tools for Times of Uncertainty

Google partners with U.S. Representative Buddy Carter and the Marshes of Glynn Libraries for Virtual Workshop.

Georgia Partners with UPS to Deliver PPE Statewide

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is leveraging an existing state contract with Georgia-based UPS to deliver personal protective equipment to medical facilities across Georgia.

Orasi Joins the HashiCorp Partner Network Reseller Program

Through a cooperative agreement, Orasi’s DevOps experts will sell HashiCorp’s enterprise products and provide strategic consulting services to Orasi’s global enterprise customer base.

Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners Engages Arketi Group to Execute Public Relations and Marketing Initiatives

Marketing and communications targeted towards innovative smart city and autonomous mobility technology companies.

Digital Envoy Appoints Jerrod Stoller as New President

Digital Envoy, the inventor of IP intelligence, today announced that Jerrod Stoller has been appointed as its new President. Current President and CEO Bill Calpin has stepped back from his role and has been named Chairman of the Board. Co-founder and Executive Vice President Rob Friedman assumes a dual role with the addition of the Vice-Chairman title.

ATPC Financial Inclusion Payments 101

The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) recently held a very important and timely “Payments 101” Congressional briefing on financially inclusive products for the unbanked and underbanked, on Tuesday, June 30th.

State Launches Broadband Availability Map

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the publication of Georgia’s Broadband Availability Map, a new tool that will bring more transparency about the internet marketplace and clarify which Georgia households do not have access to high-speed internet.

Apptega Earns Top Customer Ratings from Leading Industry Research Firm

Cybersecurity and compliance software innovator Apptega has earned top ratings in key customer success and satisfaction categories in the Summer 2020 quarterly report published by G2.com, Inc.

The New Normal for Small Businesses: Owners and Employees Feel Both Uncertainty and Optimism

OnPay survey data indicates 1 in 2 small businesses turned to the Payroll Protection Program for assistance

RoomReady Selects Arketi Group for Digital Marketing and Public Relations Services

B2B technology firm advances company’s market presence

Apptega Adds Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to Its Growing List of Compliance Frameworks

New Framework in Apptega Simplifies Cybersecurity Certification for Contractors and Subcontractors to the Department of Defense.

CMMC Is Here. And We Are Here To Help You.

In the last five years, approximately 4,000 Georgia businesses have received DoD contracts, making defense contracting a $7.3 billion dollar industry in the state of Georgia. This crucial supply chain is increasingly at risk for cybersecurity attacks, particularly the small businesses that make up the largest percentage of Georgia’s defense industrial base. In January 2020, The Department of Defense established a new, unified cybersecurity standard.