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Events
Tech Events Happening in March 2026
March is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic months of the year for the tech community. From major AI conferences and open-source summits to local networking meetups and women-in-tech events, cities across the Southeast, to California are hosting opportunities to connect, learn, and lead as we head into Spring. Atlanta, GA Devnexus 2026 March 4-6, 2026 Devnexus is the largest and longest-running Java ecosystem conference in the U.S. and a leading global tech event. Founded by the Atlanta...
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Agile
Building a Smarter Mobile Roadmap: Lessons from a Healthcare Client
By Nikhil Bhagwat Creating a mobile roadmap sounds straightforward in theory, but in practice it demands constant balance. User needs, operational realities, technical constraints, and long-term scalability all have to be weighed carefully while staying aligned with business goals. During a recent engagement with a healthcare client, defining that roadmap required deliberate prioritization, thoughtful tradeoffs, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. The experience surfaced several key...
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Artificial Intelligence
Beyond the Hunch: Why 2026 is the Year of the AI Microburst
Stop losing hours to the Efficiency Gap. Learn how APG Technology uses the 90-day "Microburst" framework to turn operational hunches into AI reality.
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No Code
No-Code App Development with Bubble: When It's the Smartest Choice
By Rafa Chavantes Businesses today face a familiar tension: the need to move fast, validate ideas early, and deliver real digital experiences - without the long timelines and high costs of traditional development. No-code platforms like Bubble have changed how that equation works. Bubble lets teams build fully functional web applications visually, combining database management, authentication, workflows, UI design, and hosting in a single environment. But no-code isn't magic, and Bubble isn't...
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Artificial Intelligence
Operational AI: How State & Local Governments Are Scaling in 2026
In early 2026, the "wait and see" era of public sector AI has officially ended. State and local government IT leaders are signaling a major shift: artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental curiosity but a core component of the modern administrative engine. Public agencies are now embedding AI into everyday operations to improve service delivery, close workforce gaps, and modernize resident interactions in ways that were once purely theoretical. From "Pilot Purgatory" to Production...
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Events
Upcoming February 2026 Tech Events
February is shaping up to be a powerhouse month for the tech community. From casual networking meetups to major conferences on AI, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and leadership, there’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and get inspired. Whether you’re a founder, developer, IT leader, or simply tech-curious, these February 2026 tech events offer something for everyone across the U.S. Below is a curated list of upcoming tech events happening this February—mark your calendar and...
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Artificial Intelligence
Will 2026 Be ✅ or ⚠️?
by Justin Cullifer, CPIO By the time the calendar flipped to 2026, most product leaders already felt behind. Not because they didn’t work hard in 2025, but because the ground moved faster than their assumptions. AI is now in virtually every product conversation. According to a 2025 McKinsey Global Survey , nearly 88% of organizations report regular use of AI in at least one business function, up from 78% just a year ago, yet few have scaled AI deeply into workflows that deliver measurable...
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Events
December Tech Events: Celebrate Innovation and Connection
communities gather for year-end meetups, women-in-tech events, and holiday-themed networking across the Southeast. These events offer a chance to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, exchange fresh ideas, and build new relationships before heading into the new year. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with energy, collaboration, and a touch of holiday cheer. Event Highlights Across the Southeast Atlanta Atlanta Tech Meet-Up Date: December 2, 2025 The Atlanta Tech Meetup offers a...
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Artificial Intelligence
aime's Candidate-to-Job Match Workflow
Too Many Candidates, Too Little Clarity Recruiters today face an overwhelming paradox. Job boards and digital platforms flood them with resumes, but sorting, qualifying, and matching the right candidates to open positions still takes too long. Manual review consumes hours, while qualified candidates slip through the cracks. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that 52% of recruiters say high applicant volume slows hiring , and 42% admit top candidates are often lost...
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Artificial Intelligence
How aime’s Appointment Scheduling Workflow Puts People First in Healthcare
Missed Appointments Hurt Everyone In healthcare, time is precious. When patients miss appointments, the cost isn’t just financial. It’s lost access, delayed care, frustrated staff, and scheduling chaos. The American Medical Association reports that no-shows can reach 30 percent in some practices, leading to millions in lost revenue and diminished continuity of care ( AMA Journal of Ethics, 2023 ). On the other side, administrative staff spend hours juggling calendars, calling patients, and...
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Artificial Intelligence
How aime’s Payment Collector Workflow Makes Healthcare Easier for Providers and Patients
The Problem: When Payment Gets in the Way of Care Healthcare should feel personal, not transactional. Yet, for many providers, billing and payment collection are constant stress points that drain time and energy from what matters most: patient care. According to Salucro’s 2024 Healthcare Fintech Insights Report , providers that use digital-first payment tools collect revenue faster and see measurable improvements in both financial stability and patient satisfaction ( Salucro, 2024 ). Another...
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Artificial Intelligence
How aime Streamlines Sales-to-Install Conversion for Construction and Trades
The Disconnect Between Sales and Field In the construction and trades industry, many companies face a familiar frustration: an estimate gets approved, but the path to installation is messy. Sales works in one system, operations in another, and field crews rely on spreadsheets or paper checklists. Procurement tracks materials separately, often without real-time visibility. According to a 2024 report, 18% of project time is lost searching for data and 28% is wasted on rework (...
