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Atlanta Braves Step Up Tech to Improve Fan Experience, From Mixed Realities to Wheelchair Requests

The Atlanta Braves aren’t shy when it comes to taking risks with tech — as we’ve already seen, the high-speed network at SunTrust Park has already proven an asset when it comes to fan engagement and mobility use. Now, following their first foray into geolocation augmented reality to help

One Atlanta Suburb Is Funding An Autonomous Vehicle Track and Accompanying Accelerator

One Atlanta Suburb Is Funding An Autonomous Vehicle Track and Accompanying Accelerator

Though there has been much talk about the City of Atlanta’s autonomous vehicle testing on the North Avenue Smart City corridor, smaller cities have also been shown to reap benefits from exploring smart city technologies. The city of Peachtree Corners, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County, is

Atlanta's Most Valuable Fintech Company Files for IPO

Atlanta's Most Valuable Fintech Company Files for IPO

GreenSky, an Atlanta-based online lending technology provider, has filed documents to go public with an initial offering of $100 million in shares. The fintech company is currently the third most valuable in the U.S. after Stripe and SoFi. GreenSky last took in outside capital in 2016, raising $50 million

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Could Pandora’s Major Atlanta Expansion Spur the Growth Of Georgia's Music Tech Industry?

Last night, hundreds of Atlanta jobseekers mingled with executives, engineers and recruiters that flew across the country from Oakland, California to meet them. These visitors, all employees of music streaming platform Pandora, listened to a local DJ and chatted with the crowd of talent before heading into a series of

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InComm, the Fintech Company That Powers Prepaid Gift Cards, Commits to Georgia With Further Expansion

InComm, a global fintech and payments company based in Atlanta, will be investing $20 million to create 150 new jobs in Georgia. About two-thirds of these jobs will be at their downtown Atlanta headquarters, with the remaining in the company’s office in Columbus. The announcement was made Tuesday by

The 10 Cheapest Cities to Build a Startup Are In the South — Here's What You Know and What Might Surprise You

The 10 Cheapest Cities to Build a Startup Are In the South — Here's What You Know and What Might Surprise You

“Major coastal cities are becoming too expensive for individuals to afford, much less startups, which makes smaller cities much more desirable. Office space is cheaper and colleges in the area can help drive innovation through its local talent.” One might expect those words to be spoken by a tech leader

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Coca-Cola Quenches Atlanta Riders' Thirst With New Rideshare Commerce Startup Partnership

Cargo, a startup that allows rideshare drivers to earn extra money and bring a commerce element into their riders’ experience, has partnered with Coca-Cola and simultaneously launched in Atlanta, their first southeastern market. A Cargo-equipped car in Atlanta will have access to Coca-Cola beverages to offer for purchase to riders.