#319: Looker+Google, Poly CEO steps down, and more tech

Digest #319

Lots of changes in the local tech universe this week.

After a four year partnership, Google Cloud completed its acquisition of Looker. We wish all Looker employees the best.

Poly has bid farewell to President and CEO Joe Burton, who stepped down last week. While the company searches for his replacement, Polycom former CEO Robert Hagerty will serve as interim CEO.

As usual, there's more. Keep scrolling to see what's up!

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Top Stories

Looker celebrates a historical day as the company officially joins the Google family. Read the article.

Joe Burton steps down after nearly a decade as P oly/Plantronics president and CEO . Read this article .

Poly unveils new cloud-based insights and management service at Integrated Systems Europe 2020. Read this article .

Seventh Annual Salinas Valley Agtech Summit "Make Agtech Work for You" kicks off March 17. Read this article .

Santa Cruz companies and organizations fight global warming through innovation. Read this article .

Chris Miller share his insight on the tech talent struggle. Read this article .

Steve Blum breaks down PG&E public takeover plan SB 719. Read this article .

New startup Elaboration’s technology uses an algorithm to detect human feelings and opinions. Read this article .

Looker launches certification program to empower people with validated data skills. Read this article .

Panel of expert energy developers provide insight at Salinas Valley Energy Forum. Read this article .

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