October 2015 Features

  • Cisco to Buy Georgia Security Startup Lancope for $452.5M

    October 28, 2015

    Cisco announced yesterday its intent to acquire Lancope, Inc., a privately held network security company based in Alpharetta, GA. Lancope provides network behavior analytics, threat visibility and security intelligence to help protect companies against top cyber security threats.

  • Kennesaw State University's Part-Time MBA Ranked Among Nation's Best

    October 26, 2015

    The part-time MBA at Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business was named 50th in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek in their 2015 business school rankings. KSU joins Emory University, Georgia State University and the University of Georgia in the top five programs in Georgia.

  • Interview With Newly Appointed Chairman & CEO of SunTrust Banks Atlanta Allison Dukes

    October 23, 2015

    SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced that Allison Dukes, Atlanta Division president has been named the Atlanta Division chairman and CEO, succeeding Jenner Wood, who has been named corporate executive vice president, reporting to Mark Chancy, SunTrust Wholesale Banking executive. Both appointments were effective Oct. 22.

  • Graham Clark Discusses NIIT Technologies Digital Services in Atlanta

    October 22, 2015

    Atlanta CEO discusses with Graham Clark, executive vice president and head of NIIT Technologies Digital Services in Atlanta, about the focus of his new job responsibilities, benefits of having its U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, and future development in digital services.

  • New Study Documents Americasmart Economic Impact At Record Highs

    October 20, 2015

    AmericasMart Atlanta’s global wholesale trade operations have set new all-time performance records in an exhaustive independent study of the 7.1-million-square-foot trade mart/trade show complex’s impact on the local and regional economy, according to Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer.

  • Braves Bringing Food, Fun with The Battery Atlanta

    October 15, 2015

    The Atlanta Braves announced The Battery Atlanta will be the name of their mixed-use development adjacent to SunTrust Park, the new home of the Braves. In addition to revealing the development’s moniker, the Braves announced the first wave of restaurants that will be featured: Antico Pizza, Cru Food and Wine Bar, Tomahawk Taproom featuring Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Superica and a steak house concept with chef Linton Hopkins.

  • United Way Announces 2015-16 Campaign Goal, Board and Campaign Chairs

    October 13, 2015

    United Way of Greater Atlanta announced its 2015-2016 campaign goal of $77.7M, an increase from last year and continuing to build on its prior success. The announcement comes as the organization appoints Mike Petrik, partner in Alston & Bird’s State and Local Tax Group, to a two-year term as the chair of its Board of Directors. The 2015-2016 Campaign Cabinet will be led by David Mangum, President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Payments Inc.

  • Predikto Streamlines Operations with Predictive Analytics

    October 09, 2015

    When a large European railroad network needed assistance in predicting the probability of train delays caused by mechanical malfunctions, they contacted Atlanta-based Predikto, Inc., a predictive analytics software company.

  • Georgia Continues to Create New Jobs and Strengthen Economic Investments

    October 06, 2015

    Georgia continues to strengthen its economic growth and employment opportunities through the creation of new jobs. According to a press release issued by the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), a total of 26,951 new jobs were created and generated $4.75 billion in investment during FY15.

  • When It Comes to Top 25 National Rankings Kennesaw State University Means Business

    October 01, 2015

    While it may take a few years before Kennesaw State’s fledgling football team appears in the national power rankings, the Michael J. Coles College of Business at KSU has already achieved Top 25 status in several major nationwide polls year-in and year-out against a strong, competitive environment.