Learn about New Space and Satellite Careers during Free Engineers Week Virtual Panel on Feb. 24
Expert Panel Features Space Millennials Book Author, Leading Employers from Satellite Service and Hardware Industry
T-Mobile, Georgia Tech and Curiosity Lab Team Up to Fuel 5G Innovation in Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, and More
New 5G Connected Future incubator program will support growth and development of 5G entrepreneurs and startups.
How One of the Largest U.S. School Districts Protects its Data
Cloud | Data Governance | Education/STEM | Information Security | Infrastructure
Mitigating cyber-risks and understanding modern (and future) security strategies are fundamental skills for IT leaders.
DefenseStorm Continues Strong Growth and Business Momentum Throughout 2020
DefenseStorm, a leading cloud-based cybersecurity and cybercompliance management provider to regional and community banks and credit unions, today announced it achieved record growth in 2020 with a 42% increase in customer count and a 95% customer retention rate, continuing its forward momentum in a year disrupted by a global health crisis that brought about an extraordinary array of cybersecurity challenges.
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
Fintech | Talent | Young Professionals
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
Corporate Development | Data Science & Analytics | Devops | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Southeastern Software Association | Talent | Young Professionals
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
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Jones will assist in client onboarding and implementation
Karthik Mani Joins Aptos as Chief Product Officer
Cloud | CRM & CX | Data Science & Analytics | Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
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.
TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR THE GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
Virtual Conference Highlights Leaders and Innovation Across Georgia
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
Cloud | CRM & CX | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Devops | Fintech | Information Security | Marketing | Sales Leadership | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Young Professionals
Arketi Group Earned 10 Awards at the 2020 PRSA Georgia Phoenix Awards Celebration
James Phillips Joins Rev.io as Chief Technology Officer
Cloud | Corporate Development | Data Science & Analytics | Fintech | Infrastructure
Phillips Will Lead Rev.io’s Technology Team with a Focus on Infrastructure and Data Modernization.
TAG Corporate Development Announces New 2021 Board Leadership & Members
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Corporate Development Society is pleased to announce the appointments of new leadership and members to their 2021 Board of Directors.
Arketi Earns Spot on Chief Marketer’s Top 200 Marketing Agencies List of 2021
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CRM & CX | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Digital Health | Diversity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Talent | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
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
Cloud | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security
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
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Initiatives support company initiatives to fight illiteracy, food scarcity and support STEM education
Gimme VMS Named 2020 Product of the Year
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
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
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CRM & CX | Data Governance | Devops | Diversity & Inclusion | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Young Professionals
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
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CRM & CX | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Mobility | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Talent | Transportation Tech | Young Professionals
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
Diversity & Inclusion | Media & Entertainment | Young Professionals
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
Business Process Management | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Mobility | Product Management
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
Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
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
Business Process Management | Data Science & Analytics | Mobility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing
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.
