Plus, Oracle hires local government CIOs Stovall and John, CivicPlus debuts new division to integrate SeeClickFix and more...
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TOP NEWS

Vexcel Buys Assets from Verisk to Improve Aerial Imagery Vexcel, which has recently started selling high-resolution aerial imagery to governments on demand, has now scooped up part of another company in an effort to improve the data it provides to customers.

Oracle Hires Local Government CIOs Stovall and John Oracle has been taking a new tack in its public-sector business in recent years, tapping local government leaders and launching new products. Now it has picked up veteran city CIOs Jeff Stovall and Dennis John.

CivicPlus Debuts New Division to Integrate SeeClickFix Having bought or partnered with a handful of startups or competitors in the past three years, the integrated communications company has launched a new division focused on interoperability with SeeClickFix.

Scooters, Other Forms of Micromobility Are Here to Stay Operators of scooters and other rent-to-ride mobility devices are likely to have more substantive conversations with cities around issues like infrastructure, data analysis, sustainability and safety.

Twitter, Facebook Offer Local Gov Tips at Mayors Conference An expert from each of the social media giants was on hand at the recent event in Washington, D.C., where mayors from the United States came to share tips, best practices and stories about the job.

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WATCHLIST

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BIZ NOTES

>TriTech (CentralSquare) has won a Next-Generation 911 contract with the city of Chicago.

>The Township of Boardman, Ohio has launched a permitting, licensing and code enforcement portal with OpenGov.

WHAT WE'RE READING

Controversial Startup Scrapes Social Media for Law Enforcement (New York Times)

Menino Survey of Mayors (Boston University Initiative on Cities)

How California Is Using APIs in Its New Website (API Evangelist)

Drilling Into the DEA's Pain Pill Database (Washington Post)

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