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BankChain Alliance plans US banks' blockchain network

The industry-owned platform could let smaller lenders offer tokenised deposits and stablecoins without ceding control of payments infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Hinds County launches first countywide camera safety network

Dispatchers in Hinds County can now see live images from pre-approved cameras during emergencies, in a first countywide US rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Semiconductors

US launches regional semiconductor training network

The move aims to plug a projected shortfall of up to 157,000 workers by 2030 as chip factories expand across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Amazon & Veolia to use reclaimed water in Mississippi

The Mississippi site is set to become Amazon's first data centre in the state to cool operations with treated wastewater, easing pressure on local water supplies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Work-life balance

Louisiana named most workaholic state as southern trend grows

Louisiana tops the US as the most workaholic state, with longest hours and lowest work-life balance, amid a growing southern trend of job-related stress.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Green Globes launches campus-wide data centre sustainability standard

The Green Building Initiative has launched the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification to promote sustainability across data centre campuses with multiple buildings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

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Hyperscale

Amazon hits 100% renewable energy target seven years early

Amazon surpasses its 2030 goal, hitting 100% renewable energy for operations in 2023. This milestone is a major leap towards its net-zero carbon commitment by 2040.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Hyperscale

Bluebird Network completes innovative fibre optic crossing under Mississippi

Bluebird Network has completed an ambitious fibre optic river crossing beneath the Mississippi, connecting St Louis and Illinois. The move enhances connectivity and preserves local history.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024