ATLANTA – February 15, 2010– Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the continued professional development and network growth of the telecommunications community, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), announce the 7th annual CIO Roundtable event to be held March 9, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia.

This event brings together a number of Atlanta’s most influential CIOs to discuss the technologies and services that are transforming the current—and future—telecommunications marketplace. From front-burner projects to best practices to their expectations of services and technology vendors, Atlanta’s CIO’s will tackle the hot topics and burning questions surrounding the industry.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with our CIO Roundtable participants, other C-level executives, and ATP and TAG leadership; learn how other companies are implementing technology to create a more productive, revenue-generating business environment; and discover what these industry leaders have on the horizon.

This year’s CIO Roundtable panel will be moderated by Mike Reidenbach, CIO, Global Payments, with the panel comprised of the following industry experts:

• Lisa LaVallee, CIO, McKesson Provider Technologies and RelayHealth Provider and Consumer
• MaryAnn Goebel, EVP and CIO, Fiserv
• Steve Smith, CIO, AutoTrader.com
• Todd Bell, South Area Vice President/CIO, Verizon Wireless

Sponsorships are also available for this event. The $2,000 sponsorship package includes:

• 2 tickets to the VIP Reception—for sponsors and CIOs only
• Up to 10 people from your company attend the event for free
• Your logo on future email blasts advertising the CIO Roundtable
• Recognition at the event—over 300 people are expected to attend

About ATP: Where Telecom Professionals Connect Online
ATP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the Atlanta telecom community, was created for the purpose of providing an environment for networking, exchanging important industry information, and recognizing excellence within the Atlanta telecom community.

Each month ATP meets the professional development needs of our members by drawing upon telecom and communications thought leaders to share their knowledge and experiences. It is through this exchange of ideas that we provide an avenue for networking to our members in the wireline, wireless, media, technology, and enterprise communities.

About Technology Association of Georgia
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support its members by generating opportunities for personal, professional, and business growth. By forging strategic alliances, TAG serves as a primary catalyst to foster a rich environment for economic development in Georgia's technology community. TAG is made up of 8000 members representing technology leaders from over 1500 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations. For more information on TAG, visit http://www.tagonline.org

To join ATP or for more information on the many benefits associated with ATP membership and a full calendar of ATP events, please visit the web site at http://www.atpconnect.org.