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COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST)–Ohio tech companies, driven by Central Ohio, already have broken the state’s full-year record for venture capital investment with more than five months to go.
 

Are big changes coming for big tech? Last week, the state of Ohio filed a suit against Google, and bipartisan leaders around the country have become vocal about antitrust legislation changes.
Proposed new antitrust laws would work to "'level the playing field' [between big tech companies and] everyone else." But representatives from the big four tech companies say these laws will take away dozens of popular features from customers.
 

COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST)– Alex Fischer has announced plans to step down as CEO of the Columbus Partnership after more than a decade in the role. Kenny McDonald, CEO of the group’s economic development arm One Columbus, is to succeed him Jan. 1.
 

Katrina Flory was officially announced as Ohio’s next CIO! Congratulations Katrina, OITA is looking forward to working with you on the tech and innovation front across the state.
 

Cyber Security goes beyond your cellphone. Energy and Power Grids, Water Distribution Centers, and Healthcare Institutions are all vulnerable. With potential threats increasing, the job market to prevent cyber attacks is increasing too. Check out CompTIA's list of the Top 9 Cybersecurity Jobs and How to Land One (including The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway program, and more!).
 

Progressive Insurance is embarking on a hiring spree.

The insurer said it intends to hire up to 6,400 new employees across the country during the remainder of 2021.

Ohio Department of Administrative Services's Kristina K. Hagberg was announced as a winner of 2021 StateScoop 50 Awards. Congrats to Kristina and each of the winners for being named as the top most innovative and influential projects in state government. OITA can't wait to see how Ohio and Ohio Leaders continue working to advance the "use of digital technology inside state agencies."  Let us know what you are doing to contribute to these advancements, and connect with us if we can help!

Katrina Flory spent a decade as Ohio’s No. 2 technology official, under a succession of governors and chief information officers. But when she was named statewide CIO earlier this month, it was after an effusive endorsement by her predecessor, Ervan Rodgers, who’d held the role since early 2019.