Georgia Science and Technology Study Commission Heads to Columbus

Discussion to Focus on Financial Technology, Information Security, Entrepreneurs and More

ATLANTA (November 29, 2011) – Georgia’s Science and Technology Study Commission, which was created after the passage of Senate Resolution 68 earlier this year to help develop a strategic plan for science and technology for the state, will be holding its seventh meeting at the Riverfront Campus headquarters of TSYS in Columbus, GA, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on November 30. The meeting is open to the public and members of the local business community are encouraged to attend to discuss what they feel is important to grow these industries in Georgia.

“Georgia is becoming one of the leading states in the nation for technology,” stated Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG and a member of the commission. “But, in order to continue to grow these important industries, we must do more to support our science and technology companies through the passage of business-friendly laws, developing and retaining technology talent and finding the most effective ways to support our entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies. Our goal through this commission is to tackle those needs through the state’s first-ever strategic plan for science and technology.”

At the Columbus meeting, the 11 members of the commission will listen to testimony from business leaders from around the state, focusing especially on the financial technology and information security industries, as well as the development of Georgia’s entrepreneurial community. There will also be an opportunity for the public to make any comments or suggestions they feel are necessary to grow the industry.

“As a financial technology company, TSYS certainly understands the importance of this commission and the task before them,” said Philip W. Tomlinson, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, TSYS. “We are excited to host the next meeting session here in Columbus, and participate in the panel discussion that will help set the course for a strategic science and technology plan in the state of Georgia.”

For more information on the Science and Technology Study Commission and to register for the meeting visit: www.scitechplan.ga.gov. Updates on the Commission are also available on Twitter through the handle @GASciTechPlan.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.

About TSYS
TSYS (NYSE: TSS) is reshaping a new era in digital commerce, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses and governments. Through unmatched customer service and industry insight, TSYS creates a better experience for buyers and sellers, supporting cross-border payments in more than 85 countries. Offering merchant payment-acceptance solutions as well as services in credit, debit, prepaid, mobile, chip, healthcare, installments, money transfer and more, TSYS makes it possible for those in the global marketplace to conduct safe and secure electronic transactions with trust and convenience.

TSYS’ headquarters are located in Columbus, Georgia, with local offices spread across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. TSYS provides services to more than half of the top 20 international banks. For more information, please visit us at www.tsys.com.

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