As Cities Push Back Against E-Scooters, One Company Launches "GovTech Platform" The platform, from Bird, will allow cities to geo-fence no-parking zones, and limit scooters' top speeds in different areas, among other features. Local governments will be able to customize some features.
Startup ZenCity Raises $6M Series A, Round Includes Microsoft's Venture Arm The company, which offers software to help local government identify public sentiment and gather feedback, is pushing deeper into the U.S. with the new capital.
Is More Tech Regulation Coming? The tech giants — especially the ad revenue-dependent ones — have been facing increasing scrutiny and criticism from Washington lately. Columnist Dan Lohrmann explores what the future may hold for them.
Pondera Solutions Adds 7th Board Member The new member is a business executive and Northwestern University professor.
GovTech company on our radar this week:
Starry: High-speed Internet service, with a history of working with affordable housing projects.
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>The urban tech startup accelerator URBAN-X has announced Sept. 27 as demo day for its fourth cohort.
>Granicus has published its 2018 benchmark report for government communications.
AT&T Will Launch 5G in Five More U.S. Cities This Year (Engadget)
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