Gimme Vending Grabs TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company Award

Gimme Vending, maker of innovative vending technology that gives vending executives better sales, cash, inventory and service data, today added the title of The Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG), Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia to its growing list of accolades. TAG, the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, will recognize Gimme Vending along with other winners at the 2016 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 17, 2016, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

"An extraordinary number of truly innovative technology companies participated in this year’s Top 40 competition, demonstrating the depth and breadth of Georgia's technology community," said Dennis Zakas, managing partner of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, CEO of Zinc., and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “In fact, based on the quality of the contestants, we could have had a 'Top 60’ without losing a beat."

Gimme’s pioneering technology ushers the vending industry into the digital age, with a mission to connect vending machines to the Internet and turn them into smart machines. The technology provides real-time data wherein vending operators can provide consumers the snacks they want WHEN they want it. Currently, more than 1,000 machines have been Gimme-enabled with tens of thousands more scheduled to come online this year.
“We are amped about this award and honored to be alongside such incredible talent and innovation,” said Cory Hewett, CEO and co-founder of Gimme. “It is an incredible feeling to be recognized for developing technology for an industry we are so passionate about.”

“The 2016 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2016 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 30,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.
Additional, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.
For more information visit the TG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at http://www.hubga.com To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/

About Gimme Vending
Gimme Vending provides vending operators with better cash and inventory accountability, and machine state data by connecting vending machines to the Internet of Things. Gimme’s software/hardware solution replaces traditional corded handhelds with a modern iOS app which speeds service calls, eliminates the need for manual keying and transmits data instantly to headquarters. For more information, visit gimmevending.com.

Gimme Vending
3423 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

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