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 LIFT Retail Marketing Technology as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2011 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 23, 2011, at the Cobb Galleria.

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

“Each of the 40 companies we are recognizing have made a significant impact on how we live and do business through their technology innovation,” said Tino Mantella, CEO of TAG.

“This year’s Top 40 companies are sterling examples of the technology innovation in Georgia’s DNA,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner with Zakas & Leonard, LLP and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee.

LIFT Retail Marketing Technology is a pioneer in interactive suggestive selling at the point-of-purchase. The company is being be recognized by TAG for its innovative LIFT StationTM – a smart, technology-enabled suggestive selling platform that personalizes the transaction for each shopper.

“The LIFT Station is next generation moment-of-truth technology for the point-of-sale that empowers shoppers and helps both retailers and brands more effectively up-sell,” said Wells Burke, President and Co-Founder of LIFT. “Georgia has been the perfect setting for the creation of LIFT. Atlanta is home to world-class POS systems companies, global brand manufacturers, leading retailers, and a strong technology community.”

The Georgia Technology Summit is TAG’s flagship event that brings together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community.