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.
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.
2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia
The 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.
2inOne Security Group Launches AI-Driven Cybersecurity Training and IT Policy Automation Platform for small and medium size businesses.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Government Relations
Atlanta-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.
TFE Times Ranks Georgia State’s Master’s in Finance, Analytics, Quantitative Risk Analysis, and Marketing Among Nation’s Top Five Public University Programs
Data Science & AI | Fintech | Marketing
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.
Monika Mueller Wins Women in Technology and ATP of the Year Awards, Named Chief Strategy Officer at Softensity
Business Process Management | Data Science & AI | Education/STEM
Monika 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.
Atlanta executive leader steps up to save lives, improve heart health
Corporate Development | Media & Entertainment | Young Professionals
| 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. |
The Technology Association of Georgia Announces 2025 Technology Hall of Fame Inductee Calendly CEO Tope Awotona
Calendly Founder and CEO to be formally recognized live at the Georgia Technology Summit on April 16th.
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
Aware Force Cyber Insurance 2025 Webinar- Tuesday, January 28
Aware Force Cyber Insurance 2025 Webinar: Compliance does not equate to being secure!
TAG Digital Health Society Welcomes Nick Yaitsky and Tracy Lee to Its Board
Announcement of 2 new board members
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Calling For The 2025 Top 40 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia
Annual program as part of the Georgia Technology Summit now accepting applications.
