| New Procurement Software Aims for First-Time Purchases The startup UrbanLeap, now about four years old, has made a name for itself helping local governments try new things. Now it's launching a new solution to help the public sector make purchases as well. Microsoft Has Hired Five Government CIOs in Four Months The company is following in the footsteps of Amazon Web Services, which went on a similar hiring spree last year. Microsoft has picked up four former state CIOs and one city CIO to fill various roles. Ohio Invests in Opioid Detection Tech for Investigators A pair of agencies in one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic has invested in handheld devices that identify dangerous substances in minutes, saving time and potentially first responders’ lives. SOMA Global Gets $22.5M Investment for Public Safety Tech The latest of several public safety tech companies to receive multimillion-dollar investments in recent months, the Tampa, Fla.-based cloud software provider is focused on growth and product development. Salesforce Announces Vaccine Cloud for Logistical Challenges Repackaging and expanding upon prior tools for helping governments set up their own vaccine management systems, Salesforce has new cloud software for coordinating vaccines, citizens and employees. AT&T Debuts Radio-to-Smartphone and More for FirstNet Users The company behind FirstNet has come out with four new solutions to help extend networks, boost signal, connect via satellite, allow for vertical location tracking and hook up radios with mobile phones. | 