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New Research Reveals Enterprise “Digital Divide” Has Increased as a Result of the Pandemic

Survey led by Stratix and VDC Research shows how IT innovators are best prepared for industry disruption through mobile first strategies

Industry Leader Named Director of Georgia Tech’s New FinTech Program Says Adaptable Workforce is Key to Innovation

Georgia Tech Professional Education has selected Amy Corn as Academic Program Director of its forthcoming Financial Technology professional education and training program.

With over 70% of the world’s payments processed through a Georgia company, the FinTech industry is a significant economic driver for the state. To maintain this position, professional educational options that adapt to the pace of change will be essential.

Synergis wins Best of Staffing

Synergis HR has been named Best in Staffing for the seventh year in a row.

Here are some highlights from our results:
Some highlights from Synergis’ survey results this year include:
• Synergis received scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 68% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 38%.
• Synergis received scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 85.9% of their talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 40%.

LocatorX Appoints Michelle Jones as Director of Client Success, Driving Client Satisfaction

Jones will assist in client onboarding and implementation

Karthik Mani Joins Aptos as Chief Product Officer

Buckhead-based retail powerhouse Aptos today announced the appointment of Karthik Mani as Chief Product Officer, bolstering its executive team following the appointment of new CEO Pete Sinisgalli in November 2020.

In his new post, Mani brings more than 25 years of experience in delivering enterprise software and services including SaaS solutions to the world’s leading brands.

The announcement comes only a few weeks following Aptos’ announcement that it will acquire Iceland-based LS Retail, a world-leading developer and provider of all-in-one software solutions for sectors including retail, hospitality, food service, pharmacy and more. The news marks the second acquisition in a row for Aptos, after Aptos acquired retail pricing leader Revionics in September 2020, and after it kicked off 2020 its acquisition by Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division in January 2020.

FLEETCOR Acquires Cloud Software Platform Provider of B2B Online Bill Payment

FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global business payments company, today announced it has acquired Roger, a global accounts payable (AP) cloud software platform for small businesses. The acquisition will extend FLEETCOR’s portfolio of accounts payable automation solutions to small businesses, helping them automate their manual payment processes.

Arketi Sweeps the 2020 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards

Arketi Group Earned 10 Awards at the 2020 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards Celebration

James Phillips Joins Rev.io as Chief Technology Officer

Phillips Will Lead Rev.io’s Technology Team with a Focus on Infrastructure and Data Modernization.

Arketi Earns Spot on Chief Marketer’s Top 200 Marketing Agencies List of 2021

Arketi Group recognized as a top agency by Chief Marketer four years in a row.

IT is Not a Cost Center: How We Can Meet New Needs and Help Reduce Costs

Gary Buonacorsi, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, discusses how to strengthen security and reduce costs in a distributed workforce.

How to strengthen security concerns despite budget constraints

Tune in to this StateScoop podcast about strengthening cybersecurity with limited budgets

LocatorX Launches “Lends-A-Hand” Program and Women in Technology Group to Reflect Company Values and Mission

Initiatives support company initiatives to fight illiteracy, food scarcity and support STEM education

Gimme VMS Named 2020 Product of the Year

VMS Making Big Strides in the Industry with Successful Implementations

Atlanta CPA named CFO of cryptocurrency payments company BitPay

BitPay, the world’s largest world’s largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, today announced two new executive hires, Jagruti Solanki, CPA, MBA, CGMA as Chief Financial Officer, and Shaun Worley as Product Vice President.

Crypto Startup BitPay Files to Become Federally Regulated US Bank

According to a Dec. 8 legal notice published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, BitPay has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to organize a federally regulated bank, dubbed the BitPay National Trust Bank, headquartered in Georgia. The news was first reported by The Block.

Gwinnett Chamber, Comcast partner to offer grants to four local small businesses

Four Gwinnett County small businesses are getting a little extra funding to help offset the impact they experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Comcast Business and the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce teamed up to award $5,000 grants to The Good Manners, The Strategic Hub, Organized Chick and Revolution Teen Center. It’s part of new campaign Comcast Business is launching, called Together Towards Tomorrow, to help small businesses.

Comcast to aid 80 Black Atlanta businesses with tech, consulting

Cable giant Comcast has pledged to help 80 small Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta with consulting, media and creative production services in the coming year through Comcast Rise. Rise is part of Comcast’s $100 million diversity, equity and inclusion initiative it launched last summer in the wake of protests over racial and economic injustice.

Scientific Games Announces 100+ Job Openings in Alpharetta

Company’s Global Lottery Group HQ Hiring Wide Variety of Professionals Including Manufacturing/Packaging, Printing, Engineering, Technology, Management, and Field Service

GSU’s Award-Winning Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Opens Applications

Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute (ENI) just launched applications for its 2nd annual Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund (MSESF). This business accelerator program recently received the Award for Excellence in Specialty Entrepreneurship Education from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers. The MSESF is designed to support underrepresented student, recent alumni and Georgia State community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures. The program is supported by donations from Georgia Power and Georgia State alumnus, Ahmet Bozer (‘83), a retired Executive Vice President at Coca-Cola.

ADAPTURE, Acer, Black Box, and Ergotron Partner to Sponsor Nonprofit Cxmmunity E-Sports Competition for HBCU Students

ADAPTURE, Acer, Black Box, and Ergotron will sponsor an upcoming e-sports competition streamed by Cxmmunity on December 6th, 2020.

Sharecare earns 18 Digital Health Awards for virtual care platform, original COVID-19 content, and well-being engagement tools

Today, Sharecare announced it was recognized in the Fall 2020 Digital Health Awards with 18 awards across its social media channels, patient engagement and education products, virtual care platform, and original content and resources, including those developed in rapid response to the pandemic.

TwoRivers ITAD Solutions and Digicon Forensics Form Strategic Partnership

TwoRivers ITAD Solutions (TIS) has partnered with Digicon Forensics to provide both digital reconstruction and forensic investigations, as well as secure data destruction and responsible recycling for businesses and individuals.

Atlanta Retail Tech Leader Aptos Appoints Pete Sinsgalli to Fill CEO Role

Buckhead, Atlanta-based Aptos, a leading retail technology provider, today announced the appointment of Pete Sinsgalli to the post of chief executive officer.

The announcement comes following Aptos’ acquisition of AI-powered price optimization leader Revionics in September 2020, and as the organizations continues to grow, supporting more than 1000 retail brands in 65 countries, including The Art of Shaving, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Family Dollar, Home Depot Mexico, Love’s Travel Stops, New Balance and Tractor Supply Co.

Gimme Releases Gimme Key Pro Wireless DEX Adapter

Gimme, whose technology helps food service and grocery store delivery operators automate merchandising, today announced the official release of Gimme Key Pro, the company’s new wireless data exchange (DEX) adapter engineered for the direct store delivery (DSD) market that delivers short-shelf-life products to grocery and convenience stores.

Winners of 2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards Announced

Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors went virtual this year; check presented to nonprofit re:imagine/ATL

InSight Digital Summit 2020 Presented by Convergint Technologies

November 17th-19th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST Daily

InSight Digital Summit, hosted by Convergint Technologies, is an exclusive virtual trade show event. This fully immersive digital summit will allow for a traditional trade show experience live from the comfort of your own home or office.

Atlanta’s LocatorX Recognized for “Creative Ways Companies are Giving Back During COVID-19”

LocatorX, an innovative tracking technology provider, announced today that they were named the Gold Winner of “Company Response of the Year: Creative Ways Companies are Giving Back During COVID-19” from the 2020 Customer Sales & Service Awards

Internova Travel Group adopts health security verification platform

In its continued global initiative to ensure consumers can travel with confidence and stay in a safe environment, Internova Travel Group has selected digital health company Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide as health security verification partners to validate the procedures and protocols at more than 50,000 hotels booked through its systems. The dynamic solution will help the travel industry align on a common approach, consistent protocols, and an established system of health security, say company executives.

2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards to be Held Virtually on November 10

Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors will be virtual on November 10; portion of sponsorships will support re:imagine/ATL

Starr Insurance Renews Partnership with Georgia State’s Institute for Insight

Starr Insurance Companies, a global insurance and financial services organization, has renewed its partnership with the Institute for Insight, a unit of Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business that brings together students, faculty and strategic partners to jointly explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to develop new business opportunities and innovative products and services.