ATLANTA (January 17, 2012) –TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, today announced that Chris Reinking, partner and co-founder of Jabian Consulting, has been elected as chairman of the 2012 TAG-Ed board of directors. Kent Antley, an attorney with Miller & Martin, will continue another year in his role as secretary/treasurer for the board.
TAG-Ed has also added two new members to the 2012 board: Josh Bouk, senior vice president of Strategic Services for Veramark, Inc. and Phil Regnault, vice president of sales and marketing for the Oracle Solutions Practice at Hitachi Consulting. To see all members of the 2012 board, visit TAGEdonline.org.
“TAG-Ed is fortunate to have an incredible board of directors and we know our new leadership and new board members are energized to help us expand our programs to have an even greater impact on STEM Education in Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, executive director of TAG Education Collaborative.
Robertson added, “Over the past two years, under the leadership of outgoing chair Dan McDade, TAG-Ed nearly doubled our two signature programs: WEBChallenge and the High School Student Internship program. We also raised over $130,000 for STEM education in Georgia through our annual wine auction and fundraiser, The Vine Event. As the new chairman, Chris will have big shoes to fill, but we are confident he is ready for the challenge.”
Chris Reinking has been an active member of the TAG-Ed board since 2009 and most recently served as chair of the Board Development committee. He has been instrumental in TAG-Ed’s expansion and will provide the strategic leadership and direction for TAG-Ed’s newest program, TAG Education Link, which connects technology community volunteer efforts with STEM education initiatives.
“TAG-Ed programs address the critical talent shortage the technology industry is facing,” said Reinking. “I am proud to take the helm for an organization that is responding to this challenge with exciting ways to engage students in STEM subjects and help them understand the opportunities that are available for technology careers.”
Josh Bouk is new to the board and new to Georgia. Prior to relocating to the Atlanta area in June of 2011, Josh served as the president of Digital Rochester and on several NFP boards focused on improving education and quality of life for underprivileged children in western New York. He holds two bachelor’s degrees (in Computer Science and Mathematics) from the State University of New York.
Also new to the board is Phil Regnault. Phil recently joined Hitachi Consulting, having previously served in a variety of roles at Oracle, Siebel Systems, and Price Waterhouse (now IBM) – a background that recognizes the importance of STEM education. He holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and earned a BA in International Relations from Tufts University.
For more information on TAG Education Collaborative programs and to learn more about the TAG Education Collaborative board visit www.tagedonline.org .
About TAG Education Collaborative
TAG Education Collaborative initiatives include a student internship program, the WebChallenge competition for high school students, and the Vine Event, a fundraiser launched in 2009 which has raised more than $160,000 to support STEM education. The TAG Education Collaborative provides middle school and high school programs designed to provide these students with hands-on activities that enable them to gain an appreciation for the opportunities available in STEM careers. For additional information, visit TAG Education Collaborative or contact Michael Robertson at (404) 920 – 2038 or mrobertson@tagonline.org
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 13,000 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/.
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viernes, 27 de enero de 2012
Nationally Recognized Expert on Government Cybersecurity to Speak at Atlanta Government Technology Event in February
ATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2011) – Paul Williams, one of the country’s foremost experts on network security design, will be the keynote speaker at the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Government Technology society event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 13, 2012 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in downtown Atlanta.
Williams, Executive Director of Security Services at White Badger Security Inc., located in Breinigsville, Pa., will provide a “real world” view of the professional hacker and the difficulty government agencies have in stopping hacker attacks during the event in room 119A at the research institute’s offices at 250 14th St. NW.
“We are very pleased to have Paul kick-off our 2012 program, especially with the marked increase of government agency hacker attacks over the past couple of years,” said Irving Corrales, senior industry consultant, state and local government at IBM and chairperson of the TAG Government Technology society. “With more than 35 years of experience in cyber security, Paul will give us an insider’s view of the professional hacker’s mind.”
According to a report by the federal Office of Budget and Management, cyber attacks on federal government agencies were up 40 percent from 30,000 in 2009 to 42,000 in 2010. Last year, the hacker group LulzSec took credit for bringing down the homepage of the Central Intelligence Agency and hacking the network of an Atlanta-based affiliate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Prior to joining White Badger Security, Williams served as the Chief Technology Officer at three companies: International Shield, Inc., Houston; Gray Hat Research Corporation, Houston; and Galaxy CSI in Washington, DC. A licensed private investigator in the state ofTexas, Williams is certified by the National Security Agency in InfoSEC assessment and evaluation methodologies.
The mission of the TAG Government Technology society is to make information technology deliver more efficient government services to citizens and communities against a backdrop of limited resources.
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/.
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Williams, Executive Director of Security Services at White Badger Security Inc., located in Breinigsville, Pa., will provide a “real world” view of the professional hacker and the difficulty government agencies have in stopping hacker attacks during the event in room 119A at the research institute’s offices at 250 14th St. NW.
“We are very pleased to have Paul kick-off our 2012 program, especially with the marked increase of government agency hacker attacks over the past couple of years,” said Irving Corrales, senior industry consultant, state and local government at IBM and chairperson of the TAG Government Technology society. “With more than 35 years of experience in cyber security, Paul will give us an insider’s view of the professional hacker’s mind.”
According to a report by the federal Office of Budget and Management, cyber attacks on federal government agencies were up 40 percent from 30,000 in 2009 to 42,000 in 2010. Last year, the hacker group LulzSec took credit for bringing down the homepage of the Central Intelligence Agency and hacking the network of an Atlanta-based affiliate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Prior to joining White Badger Security, Williams served as the Chief Technology Officer at three companies: International Shield, Inc., Houston; Gray Hat Research Corporation, Houston; and Galaxy CSI in Washington, DC. A licensed private investigator in the state ofTexas, Williams is certified by the National Security Agency in InfoSEC assessment and evaluation methodologies.
The mission of the TAG Government Technology society is to make information technology deliver more efficient government services to citizens and communities against a backdrop of limited resources.
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/.
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lunes, 23 de enero de 2012
Chairmen for the 2012 TAG Board of Directors Unveiled
Todd Bell and Don Addington Take the Helm for the New Year
ATLANTA (January 16, 2011) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Todd Bell, South Area vice president and CIO for Verizon Wireless has been elected as chairman for the 2012 TAG board of directors. Don Addington, president and CEO of Mobile Labs, will serve as vice chairman and finance chair.
“TAG is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate board of directors who provide guidance and support for our efforts to unite Georgia’s technology community and get the state recognized as one of the top destinations in the U.S. for technology business,” stated Tino Mantella, TAG CEO and President. “We are pleased that Todd and Don have agreed to lead the board for the next year and believe they will help us continue to drive the momentum created under the leadership of our past chair, Sean Feeney, to build a strong, unified and celebrated technology community.”
In his leadership role at Verizon Wireless, Bell is responsible for overseeing all Desktop, Server, WAN and Telecommunications infrastructure at Verizon Wireless. Bell has been a member of the TAG board of directors since 2006 and has served on numerous committees, including most recently as chair of the 2011 and 2012 Excalibur Awards.
“I am really excited about the opportunity to serve with Don, Tino and the board in 2012,” said Bell. “TAG is a very important part of our tech community and continues to do the right things strategically to grow the technology industry and ultimately the quality of life here in Georgia. Tino and his team have built good momentum here and I am hopeful Don and I can help the team continue.”
Don is President and CEO at Mobile Labs, a company that offers enterprise test tools for mobile applications. Prior to this, Don served as President, Americas for supply-chain software provider ORTEC, and was the CEO of integration software provider Seagull Software. Addington joined TAG over 10 years ago and is currently serving as chair of the Finance Society committee. He has also served on the Business Launch Taskforce and as chair of the CEO-to-CEO Taskforce.
”TAG is doing important work for the technology industry in the State of Georgia,” said Addington. “I believe in TAG’s vision and the promise of technology as an engine of economic growth for Georgia, and I’m honored to work with Todd, Tino and the TAG team to pursue our goals for 2012.”
TAG has 61 active members on its board of directors representing large, medium and small companies across a multitude of Georgia’s technology sectors. Members of the BOD support TAG events and initiatives throughout the year and advocate on behalf of the organization. For a complete list of directors, visit: http://www.tagonline.org/board-of-directors.php.
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 provide 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.
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ATLANTA (January 16, 2011) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Todd Bell, South Area vice president and CIO for Verizon Wireless has been elected as chairman for the 2012 TAG board of directors. Don Addington, president and CEO of Mobile Labs, will serve as vice chairman and finance chair.
“TAG is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate board of directors who provide guidance and support for our efforts to unite Georgia’s technology community and get the state recognized as one of the top destinations in the U.S. for technology business,” stated Tino Mantella, TAG CEO and President. “We are pleased that Todd and Don have agreed to lead the board for the next year and believe they will help us continue to drive the momentum created under the leadership of our past chair, Sean Feeney, to build a strong, unified and celebrated technology community.”
In his leadership role at Verizon Wireless, Bell is responsible for overseeing all Desktop, Server, WAN and Telecommunications infrastructure at Verizon Wireless. Bell has been a member of the TAG board of directors since 2006 and has served on numerous committees, including most recently as chair of the 2011 and 2012 Excalibur Awards.
“I am really excited about the opportunity to serve with Don, Tino and the board in 2012,” said Bell. “TAG is a very important part of our tech community and continues to do the right things strategically to grow the technology industry and ultimately the quality of life here in Georgia. Tino and his team have built good momentum here and I am hopeful Don and I can help the team continue.”
Don is President and CEO at Mobile Labs, a company that offers enterprise test tools for mobile applications. Prior to this, Don served as President, Americas for supply-chain software provider ORTEC, and was the CEO of integration software provider Seagull Software. Addington joined TAG over 10 years ago and is currently serving as chair of the Finance Society committee. He has also served on the Business Launch Taskforce and as chair of the CEO-to-CEO Taskforce.
”TAG is doing important work for the technology industry in the State of Georgia,” said Addington. “I believe in TAG’s vision and the promise of technology as an engine of economic growth for Georgia, and I’m honored to work with Todd, Tino and the TAG team to pursue our goals for 2012.”
TAG has 61 active members on its board of directors representing large, medium and small companies across a multitude of Georgia’s technology sectors. Members of the BOD support TAG events and initiatives throughout the year and advocate on behalf of the organization. For a complete list of directors, visit: http://www.tagonline.org/board-of-directors.php.
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 provide 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.
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lunes, 16 de enero de 2012
Alan Dabbiere of AirWatch Joins TAG Board of Directors
ATLANTA (January 16, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Alan Dabbiere, Founder and Chairman of AirWatch™, the global leader and innovator in mobile security, mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) has been appointed to TAG’s Board of Directors.
“We are pleased to welcome Alan Dabbiere to our Board of Directors. Alan has been a member of the Atlanta tech community since founding Manhattan Associates in 1990 and brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to the board,” stated Tino Mantella, TAG CEO and President. “TAG now has more than 14,000 members, 30 societies and we host more than 170 events each year. We could not have grown so quickly nor implemented such rich programs without the support and feedback from our incredible Board of Directors.”
“TAG is positively impacting and increasing the awareness of technology companies in Georgia,” said Alan Dabbiere, Chairman, AirWatch. “I feel privileged to join the TAG Board of Directors and look forward to working closely with them during the next phase of TAG and Georgia’s technology progress. Georgia is a great place to grow a technology company.”
Dabbiere founded Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) and moved the company to the metro-Atlanta area with 30 employees. Manhattan Associates is at 2,200 employees today. AirWatch currently has 350 employees and Dabbiere is confident that its employee growth will nearly double in 2012. “These successes demonstrate what a great environment Georgia has in terms of employment base, transportation with Hartsfield International Airport and overall business environment support,” said Dabbiere.
As Chairman of AirWatch, Dabbiere drives the company’s vision, direction and growth plans. Dabbiere is also the president of AJD, LLC, a privately held investment company. In addition, he serves on the boards of PrimeRevenue, an Atlanta-based supply chain finance company, the Foundation Board for Inova Health Systems, the Board of Trustees for The Potomac School in McLean, VA, and on the Advisory Board of Georgia Tech’s College of Computing, which advises College leadership on matters regarding research and education initiatives.
TAG has 61 active members on its Board of Directors representing large, medium and small companies across a multitude of Georgia’s technology sectors. Members of the BOD support TAG events and initiatives throughout the year and advocate on behalf of the organization. For a complete list of directors, visit: http://www.tagonline.org/board-of-directors.php.
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 provide 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.
About AirWatch
AirWatch is the global leader and innovator of enterprise-grade smartphone security and mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Positioned in the Leaders quadrant of Gartner, Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software 2011, AirWatch helps to deploy, secure, track and manage an enterprise’s entire fleet of Android, Apple’s iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Windows 7 and Symbian devices. In October 2011, Info-Tech Research Group listed AirWatch as a “Champion” in the firm’s Mobile Device Management Vendor Landscape and also listed it as the “best bang for your buck” through its Value Score, which indexes each product offering and business strength relative to their price point.
AirWatch offers the industry’s most scalable and flexible deployment options with Software as a Service (SaaS), appliance or on premise solutions. SaaS pricing starts at a $3 per month subscription per device. Appliance pricing starts at a one-time fee of $6,500 for the hardware and includes a one-year warranty. On premise pricing starts at a one-time fee of $40 per device.
An award-winning company, AirWatch recently won several categories in the 2011 Mobile Star Awards. AirWatch has more than 1,500 customers in the retail, financial services, healthcare, government, distribution, education, hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications and transportation industries. For more information, visit www.air‐watch.com.
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“We are pleased to welcome Alan Dabbiere to our Board of Directors. Alan has been a member of the Atlanta tech community since founding Manhattan Associates in 1990 and brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to the board,” stated Tino Mantella, TAG CEO and President. “TAG now has more than 14,000 members, 30 societies and we host more than 170 events each year. We could not have grown so quickly nor implemented such rich programs without the support and feedback from our incredible Board of Directors.”
“TAG is positively impacting and increasing the awareness of technology companies in Georgia,” said Alan Dabbiere, Chairman, AirWatch. “I feel privileged to join the TAG Board of Directors and look forward to working closely with them during the next phase of TAG and Georgia’s technology progress. Georgia is a great place to grow a technology company.”
Dabbiere founded Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) and moved the company to the metro-Atlanta area with 30 employees. Manhattan Associates is at 2,200 employees today. AirWatch currently has 350 employees and Dabbiere is confident that its employee growth will nearly double in 2012. “These successes demonstrate what a great environment Georgia has in terms of employment base, transportation with Hartsfield International Airport and overall business environment support,” said Dabbiere.
As Chairman of AirWatch, Dabbiere drives the company’s vision, direction and growth plans. Dabbiere is also the president of AJD, LLC, a privately held investment company. In addition, he serves on the boards of PrimeRevenue, an Atlanta-based supply chain finance company, the Foundation Board for Inova Health Systems, the Board of Trustees for The Potomac School in McLean, VA, and on the Advisory Board of Georgia Tech’s College of Computing, which advises College leadership on matters regarding research and education initiatives.
TAG has 61 active members on its Board of Directors representing large, medium and small companies across a multitude of Georgia’s technology sectors. Members of the BOD support TAG events and initiatives throughout the year and advocate on behalf of the organization. For a complete list of directors, visit: http://www.tagonline.org/board-of-directors.php.
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 provide 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.
About AirWatch
AirWatch is the global leader and innovator of enterprise-grade smartphone security and mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Positioned in the Leaders quadrant of Gartner, Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software 2011, AirWatch helps to deploy, secure, track and manage an enterprise’s entire fleet of Android, Apple’s iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Windows 7 and Symbian devices. In October 2011, Info-Tech Research Group listed AirWatch as a “Champion” in the firm’s Mobile Device Management Vendor Landscape and also listed it as the “best bang for your buck” through its Value Score, which indexes each product offering and business strength relative to their price point.
AirWatch offers the industry’s most scalable and flexible deployment options with Software as a Service (SaaS), appliance or on premise solutions. SaaS pricing starts at a $3 per month subscription per device. Appliance pricing starts at a one-time fee of $6,500 for the hardware and includes a one-year warranty. On premise pricing starts at a one-time fee of $40 per device.
An award-winning company, AirWatch recently won several categories in the 2011 Mobile Star Awards. AirWatch has more than 1,500 customers in the retail, financial services, healthcare, government, distribution, education, hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications and transportation industries. For more information, visit www.air‐watch.com.
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viernes, 13 de enero de 2012
Brian McGowan to Speak at the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit
President and CEO of the Atlanta Development Authority to Address Georgia’s Thriving Technology Scene
ATLANTA (January 13, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Brian McGowan, president and CEO of the Atlanta Development Authority (ADA), has joined the lineup of speakers for the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) to be held March 28 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
“Brian brings a unique perspective to the 2012 GTS having served as a driving force behind the growth of the tech-driven state of California and as a leader in innovation through U.S. economic initiatives at our nation’s capital,” said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. “We are excited to add him to our lineup of speakers and know his experience building innovative economies at the state, national and international level will translate into valuable insights for Georgia’s technology community.”
Prior to joining the ADA, McGowan served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce and COO of the U.S. Economic Development Administration. He was also previously California’s Deputy Secretary for Economic Development, serving under former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. McGowan’s international experience includes serving as a consultant for the U.S. Agency for International Development and chair of an international economic committee for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.
Mantella added, “Whether ideating new technologies or simply embracing them, companies that innovate will stand the best chance to be on the path to a brighter future and we believe Brian and all of our speakers at this year’s Summit will provide important insights to help Georgia’s technology community thrive through innovation.”
The 9th annual Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,000 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. Speakers also include Farhad Manjoo, a technology columnist at Slate and Fast Company and a regular contributor to the New York Times, and Tino Mantella, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia.
This year’s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG’s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia’s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services. According to experts, clusters bring about more resources which lead to greater innovation.
For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php .
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/.
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ATLANTA (January 13, 2012) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced Brian McGowan, president and CEO of the Atlanta Development Authority (ADA), has joined the lineup of speakers for the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) to be held March 28 starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
“Brian brings a unique perspective to the 2012 GTS having served as a driving force behind the growth of the tech-driven state of California and as a leader in innovation through U.S. economic initiatives at our nation’s capital,” said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. “We are excited to add him to our lineup of speakers and know his experience building innovative economies at the state, national and international level will translate into valuable insights for Georgia’s technology community.”
Prior to joining the ADA, McGowan served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce and COO of the U.S. Economic Development Administration. He was also previously California’s Deputy Secretary for Economic Development, serving under former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. McGowan’s international experience includes serving as a consultant for the U.S. Agency for International Development and chair of an international economic committee for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.
Mantella added, “Whether ideating new technologies or simply embracing them, companies that innovate will stand the best chance to be on the path to a brighter future and we believe Brian and all of our speakers at this year’s Summit will provide important insights to help Georgia’s technology community thrive through innovation.”
The 9th annual Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,000 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. Speakers also include Farhad Manjoo, a technology columnist at Slate and Fast Company and a regular contributor to the New York Times, and Tino Mantella, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia.
This year’s theme, Innovation: The Path to a Bright Future, builds upon TAG’s public awareness campaign to promote Georgia’s technology industry through an emphasis on the fastest-growing tech clusters in the state, including health IT, information security, financial technology, logistics and communication services. According to experts, clusters bring about more resources which lead to greater innovation.
For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php .
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/.
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