tag southeastern software association

4th Annual

IMPACT Awards TAG Southeastern Software Association

May 30, 2013

6:00pm - 8:30-pm

Maggiano’s Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30326

About

The Southeastern Software Association is one of the founding members of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Our mission is to be

the leading resource for software and information technology executives and professionals to connect and develop business opportunities. We

strive to be the catalyst that helps to drive economic growth of the software and information technology industry by attracting and supporting

the advancement of innovative companies, talent and capital in the region. Our members include corporate technology leaders, executives and

professionals of established software and information technology firms, entrepreneurs, start-up business owners, venture capital and private

equity firms, service companies, and independent consultants supporting the software and information technology community.

Join us for this year’s landmark event ■ Meet last year’s winners and learn about their post-award experiences

■ Listen and interact with an outstanding group of speakers

■ Network with the who’s who of Georgia’s software industry

■ Learn about the 2013 winners

See where they are now! Each year the SSA Impact Award recognizes companies and their teams who have demonstrated

outstanding leadership in bringing new technology solutions to the market. The winners have

built outstanding software solutions that deliver a significantly positive impact on both their

customers and business community.

4th Annual IMPACT Awards May 30, 2013

Southeastern Software Association

Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Alan Dabbiere, Chairman, AirWatch

Alan Dabbiere is the chairman of AirWatch, driving the company’s vision, direction and growth plans. Dabbiere is also the president of AJD, LLC, a privately held investment company, and he serves on the Board of Directors of the Technology Asso-ciation of Georgia (TAG).

Prior to AirWatch, Dabbiere founded Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH), the world’s leading supply-chain execution software company, where he served as President and CEO from 1990 through the end of 1999.

Dabbiere is a member of the Washington, D.C. chapter of World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), serves on the board of PrimeRevenue, an Atlanta-based supply chain finance company, on the Foundation Board for Innova Health Systems, on 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.

Dabbiere is also a charter member of the Georgia Tech Hill Society and has served as a member of the President’s Advisory Board of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Advisory Board of Emory University’s Roberto C. Goizueta Business school. He received both his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and his MBA from Indiana University.

Guest Speaker: Tino Mantella, President/CEO, Technology Association of Georgia Tino Mantella joined TAG in September, 2004 as the organization's President. Prior to joining TAG, he had amassed over 20

years of related experience leading two of the nations more prestigious volunteer-driven organizations - the National Arthri-tis Foundation and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

Since coming to TAG, Mantella has worked with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to build a prestigious board made up of 60 technology stakeholders. He has grown membership by more than 400%. Mantella has added a series of programs and services that support TAG‘s vision of educating, informing and uniting the technology community while driving technol-

ogy based economic development for Georgia.

Mr. Mantella serves on the boards of Catholic Charities of Atlanta and the Executive Committee of Technology Councils of

North America (TECNA). He is a past member of the Kellogg Board of Advisors.

Moderator: Richard Warner, Chief Executive Officer, What’s Up Interactive Richard Warner is founder and CEO of What's Up Interactive, an Atlanta based web and video marketing firm whose clients

include AT&T, the Georgia Lottery, the Georgia Aquarium, the Coca-Cola Company and Holiday Inn. He is seen frequently as a business commentator on FOX 5 WAGA.

Warner spent 30 years as a host and managing editor interviewing CEOs on "Georgia's Business" for the state's PBS network as well as being a commentator on Atlanta's WXIA and WAGA TV for 20 years. His daily radio commentaries have been syndi-cated on more than 200 stations nationwide.

Richard has also moderated and hosted events for more than 50 organizations including Emory University, the Atlanta Cham-ber of Commerce, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the State of Georgia and the Atlanta Press Club. He serves on the boards of

the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia and on the Georgia Film and Video Commission.

Connect . . . Interact . . . Learn

For More Information

Christine Collins TriNet 404-946-5048 [email protected]

Sponsorship

Katherine Watson TAG 404-920-2003 [email protected]

Nominations/Applications

Christine Conrado Partner’s Consulting 404-995-8378 [email protected]

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Award Categories

Emerging Mega Trend This award is for early-stage companies that have developed a breakthrough software solution that has significant potential to ‘change the world’.

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Technology Solutions Provider This award is for companies (system integrators, software development firms) that have developed technology solutions or tools that helps their customers either reduce costs or improve service quality by improving operating efficiencies.

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Independent Software Vendor This award is for companies that develop software products that significantly impact their customers in terms of improving their efficiency, reducing costs, or increasing revenue.

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Corporate Internal Software Development This award is for companies that have developed software for their internal business needs that result in either reducing costs or improving operational efficiency to increase profitability.

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Where Georgia Leads This year the Information Security industry has been selected as the ‘Where Georgia Leads’ vertical from TAG’s 2012 State of the Industry Report. This award will by won by a company based on their innovation in software development in providing solutions to the Information Security industry.

To either apply or nominate a company for an SSA IMPACT Awards visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/ssa-impact-awards/ or

contact Christine Conrado (below)




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2012 IMPACT Award Winners

Technology Solutions Liaison Technologies is a global integration and data management company providing unique & high-value solutions to securely integrate, transform and manage complex business information on-premise or in the cloud. Liaison provides a specialized set of solutions & services focused on solving complex data integration challenges to over 7,000 organizations in over 35 countries.

Independent Software Vendor

AirWatch is the leader in enterprise-grade Mobile Device Management, Mobile Application Management and Mobile Content Management solutions designed to simplify mobility. More than 6,000 customers across the world trust AirWatch to manage their most valuable assets: their mobile devices, including the apps and content on those devices. Their solutions are comprehensive, built on a powerful yet easy to use platform by leaders in the mobile space.

Corporate IT Group With 20,000 employees in 106 operating locations around the globe, Manheim is the world's largest provider of vehicle remarketing services. In 2011, Manheim handled nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. A subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Manheim is transforming the wholesale vehicle buying and selling experience through investments in technology and innovative products and services.

Where Georgia Leads in Information Security Acculynk provides a consistent secure authentication experience across all electronic and mobile channels from internet PIN debit to online banking to the mobile wallet — reaching across pay-ment methods, transaction types, devices and international borders to authenticate the consumer wherever they choose to be — in a way that is simple and familiar to them.

Emerging Mega Trends

Rately is a social merchandising platform that enables retailers to increase site traffic and drive sales from social media. The platform lets retailers quickly create visual product assortments and post them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. The product assortments are also shown on the retailer's website thereby improving onsite engagement and conversion. Retailers can easily capitalize on consumer trends as they happen.




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Nominations

2013 SSA IMPACT Award nominations will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

■ Complexity of the problem solved

Consideration will be given to the size of the business issue/problem solved or the magnitude

of the business enhancement provided through the innovative use of the software or technology solution being provided.

■ Creativity of the Solution

The functional capabilities of the product/software application will be evaluated in terms of how

the solution impacted the customer’s business and employees with regard to improved business process, practices, principles, or philosophies.

■ Overall Business Impact

The operational and financial benefits the customer received in areas such as enhanced services

or product offerings, production and delivery efficiencies, reduction in resource (time and money) resources, and improved customer experiences.

-- Application Deadline -- April 30, 2013

The SSA Impact Awards are judged by qualified industry leaders, software professionals, previous

Award winners, finalists and nominees. Our judges represent diverse backgrounds from different industry sectors and have demonstrated influence in the information, software and technology industries.

To either apply or nominate a company for an SSA IMPACT Awards visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/ssa-impact-awards/ or

contact Christine Conrado (below)




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Event Sponsorship

Platinum Sponsor ■ Exclusivity - 1 Platinum Sponsorship available

■ Company name and logo displayed at Awards

■ Inclusion on Awards agenda: 3 minute speech or spotlight video

■ 1 - Display table at Awards

■ Company name and logo displayed at Pre-Awards Reception

■ Company promotional gifts placed at tables

■ Pre-Awards Reception Admittance for confirmed guests

■ 2 VIP Reserved Tables

■ 16- SSA Impact Award Admission Tickets with VIP Admission

■ Company name and logo on event marketing materials

■ Company name and logo on TAG-SSA website

$ 3,500

Gold Sponsor ■ Recognition at event




■ 1 VIP Reserved Table with Company Name

■ 8 - SSA Impact Award Admission Tickets with VIP Admission



$ 2,500

Silver Sponsor ■ Recognition at event




■ 1 - Reserved Table with Company Name

■ 8 - SSA Impact Award Admission Tickets



$ 1,500

Table Sponsor ■ 1 - Reserved Table with Company Name

■ 8 - SSA Impact Award Admission Tickets

$ 750

Individual ■ 1 - SSA Impact Award Admission Ticket $ 99




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Registration and Sponsorship Form

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Sponsorship (Select all that apply) Platinum Sponsor _____ $ 3,500

Gold Sponsor _____ $ 2,500

Silver Sponsor _____ $ 1,500

Table Sponsor _____ $ 750

Individual Ticket _____ $ 99

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Mail to: TAG Southeastern Software Association

75 Fifth Street NW; Suite 625 Atlanta, Georgia 30308



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