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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.
Read MoreATLANTA (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| 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreQuiana 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.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is proud to announce the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing trailblazing organizations that are making significant contributions to the state’s technology landscape. This annual accolade celebrates companies that demonstrate innovation, financial impact, and the potential for shaping Georgia’s future as a global hub for technology.
Read MoreAtlanta-based 2inOne Security Group has launched a new cybersecurity training and policy platform designed to meet the growing needs of small businesses and public sector agencies. Through short, micro-learning impactful video modules and AI-powered IT policy generation, the company aims to simplify security education and help organizations build a stronger cybersecurity foundation in a simplified impactful format.
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Four specialized master’s degree programs offered by Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business are among the nation’s top five public university programs in 2025 rankings from TFE Times.
Read MoreMonika Mueller has been named Women in Technology (WIT) Woman of the Year and Atlanta Technology Professionals (ATP) ATP of the Year, recognizing her outstanding leadership and innovation in the tech industry. Recently promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at Softensity, Mueller has transformed multiple departments, leveraging AI and technology to drive growth and efficiency. A champion for women in STEM, she continues to mentor and inspire future leaders while spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in the industry.
Read More| Tracy Pitcher, senior vice president of Comcast Business Central Division, will lead the charge as the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk chairperson to build a community of lifesavers in Atlanta. |
Calendly Founder and CEO to be formally recognized live at the Georgia Technology Summit on April 16th.
Read MoreAware Force Cyber Insurance 2025 Webinar: Compliance does not equate to being secure!
Read MoreAnnouncement of 2 new board members
Read MoreAnnual program as part of the Georgia Technology Summit now accepting applications.
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Acquisition by Go Capital and Station Partners Expands Top Agency’s Offerings, Reach
Read MoreThis first-of-its-kind report from the TAG Smart Communities & Sustainability Society delves into the dynamic Cleantech and sustainability sector in Georgia and how public and private collaborations are fostering innovation and driving economic growth.
Read MoreThe Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TAG Education Collaborative are thrilled to announce the 2024 TAG Tech Workforce & Legislative Summit, set to take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Read MoreThe annual awards program for technology leaders paving the way for innovation was held on Nov. 6 at The Fox Theatre, celebrating winners in eight categories ranging from Corporate Tech Leader, Emerging Leader, Tech for Good, and Innovation Driven Companies of the Year.
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years of driving innovation of Georgia, this black-tie gala will include an awards ceremony to recognize leaders including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Icons of TAG, and the Mayor’s Technology Leader of the Year
Read MoreOn October 24, at the Georgia Aquarium, Monika Mueller, Chief Strategy Officer of Softensity, received the Women of the Year Award in the Emerging category at the Women in Technology (WIT) 2024 Awards Gala. This annual event honors influential women in STEAM who contribute to transformative impact and inclusive growth. Monika’s award recognizes her intuitive leadership, commitment to fostering a balanced work environment, and mentorship of emerging talent in technology. Known for her belief in empowering others, she exemplifies WIT’s mission to uplift the next generation of women in tech.
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