» Publisher's Corner
Calvin D Johnson Greetings!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of TPAtlanta, a digital newsletter dedicated to the Transaction Processing Industry in Georgia, brought to you by Trans Atlantic Systems.

Who are we and why are we doing this? In a nutshell, Trans Atlantic Systems is an Atlanta-based IT services and business strategy consulting firm that specializes in serving clients in the Transaction Processing Industry. We have worked with companies such as Equifax, Global Payments, and CompuCredit. You can find us on the web at www.tas-inc.com. End of commercial.

This newsletter is not about us; it is about you, your company, your competition, and your industry!

It’s that simple and straightforward.

Did you know that the Transaction Processing Industry is an over $7 Billion industry in Georgia and that the top 10 Transaction Processing companies in Atlanta alone employ over 33,000 people? We believe that a collection of professionals that large in a concentrated market area needs a single source for information dedicated to their industry!

Click here for more.....

Calvin D. Johnson, Publisher
publisher@tpatlanta.com
Trans Atlantic Systems, Inc.
   » Profile
Business peopleTrans Atlantic Systems, Inc. spun out of SRA Systems in 2004. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Trans Atlantic Systems brings to the table 19 years experience in large software development and maintenance projects, and focuses primarily in the transaction processing and telecommunications verticals.

We offer a global delivery model, but work primarily with resources onsite. Our expertise in transaction processing and telecommunications includes having many of the top companies in both industries as clients.

Because of the our depth of experience in these industries, Trans Atlantic Systems can offer you services that enhance, rather that conflict with, your business goals. Any of our clients will tell you – it is always a pleasure to deal with Trans Atlantic Systems. Click here to read more.

   » People
Cathy Cox Georgia's Secretary of State, offers insight into the e-government revolution to better serve citizens through the use of technology.

Blair Carnahan discusses the IT Innovation Center (ITIC) that opened last month and his role as the company's director in a statewide innovation agenda.

Paul R. Garcia Chairman, President and CEO of Atlanta-based Global Payments, recognized as one of Institutional Investor magazine's "Best CEOs in America."

   » Industry News
ChoicePoint: Capital Hill Update

Congressional scrutiny of ChoicePoint shows data processors in all industries are vulnerable.Click here for more..

Certegy Wins New Clientele

Click here to read about how Certegy will offer point-of-sale check verification and collection services to over 2,500 Albertsons food and drug stores nationwide.

CheckFree Acquires Accurate Software

The purchase of U.K.-based Accurate Software is projected to result in a $3 million revenue boost for CheckFree.Click here for more..

Designed and Published by:  Trans Atlantic Systems ©2005