Duluth, GA – April 30, 2018– Steve Latham, founder and chief executive officer of Banyan Hills Technologies, an Internet of Things company, will speak at FinTech South. Speaking on a panel on May 8, 2018 from 1:40 p.m – 2:30 p.m., Latham will share insights on the topic of Enabling Secure Commerce for the Internet of Everything.

Moderated by Chonchol Gupta, founding partner, Rebirth Financial and chief business officer, IoT World Labs, Latham will be joined on the panel by Deva Annamalai, senior director, Innovation and Solution Strategy, Fiserv; Jeremy Wing, chairman and co-founder, Payscape Advisors and; Doug Nielson, senior vice president, Innovation, Research & Development, U.S Bank.

“I am honored to sit on a panel at the inaugural FinTech South event and excited to talk about how the Internet of Everything is impacting the Financial Services industry. All industries are being positivity impacted by the acceleration and advancements in technology. It’s been especially exciting to see how the Internet of Things helps FinTech companies reduce costs, increase revenue, enhance security, and leverage data,” said Latham. “I look forward to the panel and talking about the future of FinTech and the possibilities that lie with the Internet of Everything.”

With over 20 years of experience, Latham is an IoT expert and strategic technology leader. He founded Banyan Hills Technologies in 2013, and is highly regarded by his peers for his deep industry knowledge across various vertical industry segments. Latham also serves on the board of directors for several businesses and academic institutions providing technical leadership and counsel.

Taking place May 7 – 8, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, FinTech South will bring together more than 400 leading companies from across the globe to discuss the future of financial technology. Current and emerging FinTech leaders from across the globe will participate in more than 30 sessions. Keynotes, panel discussions, innovation spotlights and interactive breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics, including IoT, security, regulations, Blockchain and crypto currency, artificial intelligence and Big Data, commerce and retail payments, and banking and lending.

Hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the conference offers an opportunity to engage with hundreds of companies including those based in the region that generate more than $72 billion in revenues and process more than 118 billion transactions annually.

About Banyan Hills Technologies: About Banyan Hills Technologies: Banyan Hills Technologies (www.banyanhills.com) is an Internet of Things (IoT) company and a trusted partner for innovative software solutions. Canopy™ is Banyan’s IoT platform and the most advanced solution for monitoring and managing any network of connected endpoints including but not limited to self-serve kiosks, intelligent vending, digital signs and smart lockers. Banyan’s team of highly skilled engineers, talented UX/UI designers and industry experts help customers launch, scale and secure successful IoT implementations. Banyan’s deep industry knowledge and strong capabilities in machine learning, transaction management, communication protocols, payments, and predictive analytics help companies realize the full potential of their technology strategies.

About the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 35,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. 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.

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 http://www.hubga.com.