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Bill Nussey Launches 'Local Energy' Movement to Transform Industry to An Open, Technology-Based Market

Bill Nussey Launches 'Local Energy' Movement to Transform Industry to An Open, Technology-Based Market

We are on the cusp of a revolution, according to serial entrepreneur and former IBM executive Bill Nussey, and it’s related to a largely-invisible force that is what he calls “the foundation of modern society.” Nussey is speaking of electricity, and of the rapidly-aging electric grid, which he believes

With Investment From WorldPay, UK Machine Learning Fraud Protection Company Plans Move to Atlanta

With Investment From WorldPay, UK Machine Learning Fraud Protection Company Plans Move to Atlanta

UK-based fraud protection company Featurespace has raised a $21.6M (£16.5M) funding round with participation from global payment processing company WorldPay as a new investor. The round was led by European venture firm Highland Europe with further support from new and existing investors, including Atlanta-based TTV Capital. "The

Adidas Prepares to Open Its First U.S.-Based Robotic Manufacturing Speedfactory In Georgia

Adidas Prepares to Open Its First U.S.-Based Robotic Manufacturing Speedfactory In Georgia

As automated technology — robotics — for textile manufacturing becomes more common, sportswear giant adidas is preparing to open its first robot-driven "Speedfactory" in the U.S. in Cherokee County, Georgia. Announced last year, the Speedfactory is set to open this fall; it will employ about 140 by winter of

Student-Led Augmented Reality Startup Oculogx Takes The Third Win at Atlanta Startup Battle

Student-Led Augmented Reality Startup Oculogx Takes The Third Win at Atlanta Startup Battle

Announced on a rooftop overlooking midtown Atlanta to a sold out crowd, supply chain optimization startup Oculogx took the third crown at the Atlanta Startup Battle. Atlanta-based Oculogx optimizes supply chain and logistics operations with an augmented reality headset and accompanying software. Serial entrepreneur and investor Allen Nance of TechSquare

Marketing Analytics Platform CallRail Readies For International Expansion With $75M Growth Capital

Marketing Analytics Platform CallRail Readies For International Expansion With $75M Growth Capital

Call analytics platform CallRail today announced a $75 million growth capital financing from Sageview Capital and Leaders Fund to expand beyond its current North American market to other countries, along with accelerating product development and team growth. "What we see in front of us is a huge opportunity to

Backed By ATL: Metro Atlanta Chamber Program Will Connect 7 Companies To Resources to Scale

Backed By ATL: Metro Atlanta Chamber Program Will Connect 7 Companies To Resources to Scale

The Metro Atlanta Chamber has launched a new program designed to help advanced-stage startups connect with the resources they need to continue to grow and create jobs. The first Backed By ATL cohort of companies was announced yesterday: Nolan Transportation Group, Patientco, Pindrop, SalesLoft, Springbot, TruRating and Urjanet. These seven

Accenture Will Employ 800 In Its New Tech Square Innovation Hub. Here's What They'll Actually Do

Accenture Will Employ 800 In Its New Tech Square Innovation Hub. Here's What They'll Actually Do

Accenture has become the latest company — joining almost 20 others — to announce the opening of an innovation center in Midtown Atlanta’s Tech Square, on the fringes of the Georgia Tech campus. With intentions to employ 800 by 2020, Accenture’s Innovation Hub stands to be one of the largest