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Technology & businessJuly 23, 2026

Ohio State extends 63-camera contract through 2028

Public records reviewed by Signal Ohio show Ohio State signed a two-year, $378,000 extension covering 63 Flock license-plate readers on and around its Columbus campus. The reporting says the annual price rose 20% without expanding the camera count; university officials said the system assists investigations but acknowledged they do not formally track outcomes.

Columbus, OhioSignal Ohio

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Technology & businessMarch 13, 2025

Funding round backs U.S. manufacturing, research and drone development

Reuters reported that Flock raised $275 million at a $7.5 billion valuation, with plans to invest in a 100,000-square-foot Georgia manufacturing facility, research and development, and U.S.-made public-safety drones.

Atlanta, GeorgiaReuters

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