Tech Shift: Chicago’s new head techie and online music business

Tech Shift: Chicago’s new head techie and online music business

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The city named IT director Kevin Moran its new Chief Technology Officer. He replaces John Tolva, who left the position in October and is now the President of Positive Energy Practice. Digital music is big business, and two of the major players in the industry are making headlines this week. First, we talk to Taylor Hatmaker of ReadWrite.com. She’s covering the much-rumored deal between Apple and and Beats Electronics to offer streaming subscriptions. Plus, Elizabeth Dwoskin of Wall Street Journal joins the conversation.