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Aug 19 2020

Startup Atlanta Releases the 2020 Guide to the Ecosystem

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

Aug 17 2020

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.

Aug 12 2020

Startup Atlanta Bolsters Executive Board with Five New Members

Board Additions Include Leaders from Across Atlanta’s Startup Ecosystem

Aug 5 2020

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.

Aug 4 2020

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.

Aug 3 2020

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.

Jul 15 2020

Venture Atlanta Transforms Into All-Digital Event, Venture Atlanta Live Online

Leading investment conference to go virtual with two days of immersive experiences and key opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs

Jul 14 2020

Digital Envoy Appoints Jerrod Stoller as New President

Data Science & Analytics | Fintech | Information Security | Marketing | Media & Entertainment

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.

Jun 18 2020

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.

Jun 18 2020

Perspecta to Open Regional Headquarters at Georgia Cyber Center, Create 178 Jobs

Augusta | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Information Security

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Perspecta Inc. (PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, is opening a regional office at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. This investment will deliver 178 jobs to Richmond County and the surrounding area in support of the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) at Fort Gordon. The jobs will be located on base and at the Georgia Cyber Center.

May 26 2020

TwoRivers ITAD Solutions Joins Terra’s “Done with IT” Mail-in Electronics Recycling Program

TwoRivers ITAD Solutions (TIS) has joined TERRA’s Done with IT program to provide a simple and safe electronics recycling mail-in option for businesses and individuals from their Certified R2 facility in Lithonia, GA.

Apr 24 2020

Atlanta Startup, Trella Health, Releases COVID-19 Heatmap for Vulnerable Counties

Data Science & Analytics | Digital Health

In an effort to support the healthcare community and its fight against COVID-19, Atlanta startup and TAG ‘Top 40 Innovative Company’ recipient, Trella Health, has released a COVID-19 heatmap.

Apr 4 2020

Aventis Systems Launches Cortavo Managed Services Solution

Business Process Management | Cloud | Data Science & Analytics | Information Security | Infrastructure

Company Introduces First All-inclusive Managed Services Experience

Mar 12 2020

Advanced Technology Development Center Announces the ATDC Startup Showcase Graduating Class of 2020

Seven companies to graduate from incubator on May 7.

Mar 6 2020

Analytics Think Tank Roundtable: How will AI impact the future workforce?

Data Science & Analytics

Join the best minds in Atlanta on Monday, March 30th (6-9PM) @ Emory University to discuss how the emergence of AI will shape the workplace of the future! Free event Presented by ATLytics: Nonprofit leveraging Atlanta area analytics talent and resources to benefit community betterment causes.

Feb 19 2020

RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southern Startup Applicants

Emory-Sponsored Event Makes Call for Startups Seeking Funding between $750 Thousand and $5 Million; Applications Close March 31st

Feb 14 2020

Technology Association of Georgia Unveils Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

The companies will present at The Summit – that state’s largest technology showcase March 3-4 at Cobb Galleria, Atlanta.

Feb 11 2020

PDI Acquires SwiftIQ Expanding Its Data and Insights Solutions to Include Analytics Cloud

Cloud | Data Science & Analytics

PDI paves the way for convenience retailers and CPG brands to maximize store-level profitability through automated analytics and AI technology.

Feb 6 2020

Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

Feb 3 2020

Advanced Technology Development Center Seeks Applicants for March 2020 ATDC Venture Showcase to West Coast

12 technology companies from Georgia will be selected to present to California-based venture capitalists and investors.

Feb 3 2020

The Advanced Technology Development Center’s 2020 ATDC Startup Showcase is May 7

Georgia’s largest spring startup event to feature the state’s leading technology companies.

Jan 29 2020

Gimme Announces Major Upgrade of Flagship DEX Adapter with Gimme Key Pro

Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing

Engineered for Advanced DSD Applications, Gimme Key Pro Will Offer the Ability to Recharge With Expected Lifetime Over Twice That of Original

Jan 29 2020

2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards Announce Call for Nominations

Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors now accepting nominations through March 31; portion of proceeds will support re:imagine/ATL

Jan 6 2020

TAG Issues Call for Annual Technology Industry Survey

The report, revealed each year at TAG’s The Summit event, gives an annual assessment of the strengths and key issues within the technology sectors of Georgia.

Dec 5 2019

TAG Awards Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Tech Champion of the Year

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has named Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Tech Champion of the Year, an award recognizing Duncan for his many contributions to making Georgia a globally leading technology state.

Sep 27 2019

Tech Leaders Tapped to Strengthen Strategy for TAG Societies

Chair Emeritus Council Created to Support Missions of 25 Professional TAG Tech Groups

May 31 2019

Gimme Launches VMS

Data Science & Analytics | Product Management

Gimme, whose solutions transform the way companies service micro markets, vending, and grocery delivery operations, today announced Gimme VMS. Designed for micro market, vending, and OCS/delivery management, Gimme VMS uses live field data to provide magnified and insightful access into operational data.

May 13 2019

Georgia Businesses Generated $7.15 Billion in Economic Impact Last Year Using Google Search and Ad Tools