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Udaya Patnaik, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, was selected as the California Office of Digital Innovation’s first director. The appointment was announced May 13 after roughly a year-long search. READ MORE Cities Are Inching Toward Fully Electric Police Vehicles
Tacoma, Wash., is taking a step forward with its fleet electrification, investing in 34 hybrid-electric police vehicles. While the move signals a willingness to adopt new technology, some barriers to electrification remain. READ MORE Gov Tech Company Ontario Systems Acquires E-Payment Vendor
The move comes after a private equity firm acquired Ontario Systems, giving the company an infusion of capital to spend on mergers with other vendors. Now, it's bringing SwervePay into the fold. READ MORE Company Looks to Boost City Revenue With Water Meter Sensors
Olea Edge Analytics, based in Austin, Texas, is putting various sensors on old water meters to flag when they’re under-charging and need to be replaced. The results, say the company, can be big. READ MORE | 
