– The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced NexTraq, the value leader of GPS fleet tracking and vehicle management solutions, as one of the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. The coveted Top 10 Innovative Technology Company Awards recognize Georgia-based companies for their degree of innovation, the scope and financial impact of their innovations and effect of such innovation in promoting Georgia’s technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally. Each Top 10 company will present their innovation on-stage during the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

“NexTraq’s solutions are not only changing the telematics industry, the company is also increasing Georgia’s position as a state where technology innovation can thrive,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We applaud each of the Top 10 companies for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community and look forward to showcasing them at our annual Georgia Technology Summit.”

Whether your fleet is five vehicles or five hundred, NexTraq delivers the highest value in the telematics industry. With its unparalleled, cloud-based platform, service and distribution companies can reduce costs, increase productivity, and optimize fleet operations through robust reporting and interoperable applications. The NexTraq Platform is the industry’s most advanced and flexible solution, offering an open API, making it the platform of choice for fleet management.

“TAG is one of the state’s most respected technology-focused business organizations and we are honored to be among its Top 10, recognized as one of Georgia’s most innovative technology leaders,” states Mike Scarbrough, CEO of NexTraq. “Just this year alone, we have introduced two industry leading advances with fuel card integration and ClearPath routing. These advances, in conjunction with our next generation tracking capabilities, provide our customers with the tools they need to manage their fleet more effectively, thus increasing their bottom line.”

“The competition for Top 10 recognition was particularly fierce this year,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “The Top 10 demonstrates the depth and breadth of Georgia’s technology community. We are pleased to recognize this group of companies and believe that the community will be just as impressed as we are by their innovation and impact on Georgia’s technology industry.”

For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php . Follow the conversation on Twitter through #GTS2012.

About NexTraq Established in 2000, NexTraq provides the highest value GPS fleet tracking solution in the telematics industry. The NexTraq™ platform is a cloud-based application that enables service and distribution businesses to optimize fleet operations while reducing operational costs and maximizing revenue. Based in Atlanta, NexTraq customers achieve ROI in as little as one month. For more information, please visit www.nextraq.com.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, 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 TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.