TOP NEWS

Accela, OpenCities Partner on No-Code Digital Services Tool Two gov tech giants have partnered on a new software product to meet growing demands for digital services that are user-friendly, quick to stand up and easy to maintain.

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Ubicquia Raises $30M for Smart Streetlights, Expansion Four months after the acquisition of a competitor, the Florida-based smart streetlight company has raised money to invest in new products and betting on a bright future for 5G and smart city technology.

PayIt Opens First International Headquarters in Toronto The Missouri-based startup is making its first foray into the international gov tech market following several years of major fundraising and state contracts for its digital payment software in the U.S.

What’s New in Civic Tech: STiR Labs Names Inaugural Cohort STiR Labs, which is a new program that essentially integrates an academic component into the existing Startup in Residence program, has announced the government participants for its inaugural cohort.

MARKET SPOTLIGHT

Data: Telework Rates Still High for Government, but Falling Federal data show that government was able to quickly transition to telework at rates comparable to many other industries. They also shed light on trends over time, as well as differences at state and local levels.

WATCHLIST

GovTech companies on our radar this week:

Tendium: A Swedish vendor-focused procurement tech company using AI to help businesses track and respond to public sector procurement opportunities.

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BIZ NOTES

>CenturyLink has rebranded as Lumen Technologies.

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WHAT WE'RE READING

Tracking Mail Delivery Speed Nationwide (New York Times)

How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled (National Public Radio)

GovTechBiz is our weekly newsletter covering the companies, deals and trends in the business of gov tech. Got a news tip? Other feedback? We’re listening. Send it to GovTechBiz Writer Ben Miller at biz@govtech.com.

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