Applications Open for TAG’s Fintech South Innovation Challenge
Winner of the Fintech Startup Competition Receives $25,000 Cash Award
Fintech Veteran Ron Oertell Joins Purchasing Power as Chief Financial Officer
Ron Oertell, JD, CFA has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Purchasing Power®, a voluntary benefit fintech company that offers the leading employee purchase program through the convenience of payroll deductions.
Advanced Technology Development Center Seeks FinTech Applicants for Spring 2021 ATDC Venture Showcase
Twelve Georgia-based FinTech companies will be selected to virtually pitch to venture capitalists and investors.
Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development
Companies to be featured at the 2021 Georgia Technology Summit – Georgia’s Largest Technology Industry Showcase
PPRO Unlocks Cross-border Sales in Booming Italian Market with Integration of Satispay e-Wallet
PPRO – the leading provider of local payments infrastructure – has launched their integration of popular European mobile payment method Satispay and rounded out their coverage of the Italian market. The news comes just weeks after PPRO announced new funding and a milestone valuation of US $1 billion.
TAG’s Fintech South Returns to the Virtual Stage on June 22 – 24, 2021
Virtual Event Now Accepting Speaking Proposals and Award Applications
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.
Industry Leader Named Director of Georgia Tech’s New FinTech Program Says Adaptable Workforce is Key to Innovation
Fintech | Workforce Development | 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 & AI | Devops | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Southeastern Software Association | Workforce Development | 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%.
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 | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | 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 & AI | Fintech | Infrastructure
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
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business | Marketing | Media & Entertainment | Product Management | Sales Leadership | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Southeastern Software Association | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | 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
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.
GSU’s Award-Winning Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund Opens Applications
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & 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 | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | 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.
TwoRivers ITAD Solutions and Digicon Forensics Form Strategic Partnership
Business Process Management | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | 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.
InSight Digital Summit 2020 Presented by Convergint Technologies
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & 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 | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
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.
2nd Annual “Siggie” Awards to be Held Virtually on November 10
Business Process Management | Cloud | CX | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech
Event celebrating Atlanta’s early-stage investors will be virtual on November 10; portion of sponsorships will support re:imagine/ATL
TAG Launches 2020 Fintech Ecosystem Update
170 Fintech companies, 38,000+ employees, $715+ million YTD in Local Fintech Investments
IDology Appoints Christina Luttrell as CEO
Fintech | Information Security | Product Management
Widely recognized innovator and leader in identity verification takes the helm.
Fintech South Announces World Class Speaker Line Up
Blockchain | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security | International Business
More than 250 Global Fintech Leaders to Present During Virtual Conference, Oct. 5 – 9, 2020
PPRO Expands Global Offering With Top Indonesian Payment Methods DOKU and OVO
Fintech | International Business | Product Management
PPRO, the world’s leading local payments platform-as-a-service, has today announced its entrance into the Indonesian market. The new integration of popular Indonesian payment methods DOKU and OVO unlocks the simplest, most efficient access to Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce market.
Global Payments’ Chairman, Troy Woods, to Receive 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
Payments Veteran to be Recognized at Fintech South for Decades of Innovation and Leadership
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Venture Atlanta Expands National Reach, Announces 2020 Lineup of Most Promising Tech Companies
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Cloud | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Devops | Digital Health | Diversity, Equity & 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 | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development | Young Professionals
Top investment conference selects largest, most diverse lineup of companies to fuel tech capital and growth within groundbreaking, immersive virtual format.
NCR teams up with Microsoft to keep millions of IoT edge devices at retail stores, restaurants and banks running
Cloud | CX | Data Governance | Data Science & AI | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | International Business
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a software and services leader for the retail, restaurant and banking industries, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to power NCR Digital Connected Services (DCS).
Global Fintech Leaders Take World Stage at Fintech South
Technology Association of Georgia Partners with International Delegates to Connect the Global Community in Atlanta
Advanced Technology Development Center Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation with Double Vision Event
Business Process Management | Data Governance | Digital Health | Fintech | Infrastructure | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing | Transportation Tech | Workforce Development
Event will also honor eight startups that are graduating from the incubator.
