Plus, Strava redesigns data product for the government layperson, new bill would require schools to monitor social media, new mapping platform charts construction in cities and more...
GovTech Biz

TOP NEWS

Oregon to Launch Statewide Procurement Marketplace in 2020 Under a five-year contract with Periscope Holdings, the OregonBuys Marketplace will standardize purchasing across all the state’s agencies, from procurement to payment, giving Oregon a better view into buying activity.

Strava Redesigns Data Product for the Government Layperson Strava Metro, which offers data on cyclists and joggers to the government for decision-making, used to be geared more toward technical users. A dramatic facelift has turned the product more toward the average employee.

New Bill Would Require Schools to Monitor Social Media Programs that monitor students' social media and email, which have grown in popularity in recent years, are seen as a means of heading off the next tragic shooting. New legislation would dramatically expand their use.

New Mapping Platform Charts Construction in Cities Cities like Seattle and Chicago are mapping construction and other projects on a new online platform that offers detailed insight into how construction, paving or other work might impact mobility.

StreetLight Data, Siemens Create New EV Planning Dashboard The two companies have developed a data-enabled tool to help planning officials better decide where new public electric vehicle charging ports should be located. A case study in Santa Clara, Calif., showed positive results.

WATCHLIST

GovTech companies on our radar this week:

OmegaGrid: A blockchain platform that rewards energy users for choosing local, clean energy. OmegaGrid recently won one of the prizes in the NYC BigApps competition.

Run a GovTech company? Get on our radar here.

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BIZ NOTES

>City Innovate has released more challenges for the next round of Startup in Residence.

WHAT WE'RE READING

Is Apple Card Sexist? (David Heinemeier Hansson/Twitter)

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