Region

North America

North America regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.

AI chip

Case File

Wolfspeed receive $750 million government funding, serving national security

What happen Wolfspeed, an American company that develops and produces wide-band gap semiconductors. The company specializes in chipmaking using silicon carbide and gallium nitride materials, and devices for radio frequency and power applications. In 2022, Wolfspeed announced…

Oct 19, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Tesla’s robotaxi push: Elon Musk claims driverless cars will be safer with full autonomy, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Tesla’s robotaxi push: Elon Musk claims driverless cars will be safer with full autonomy".

Case File

Tesla’s robotaxi push: Elon Musk claims driverless cars will be safer with full autonomy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again championed the potential of fully autonomous vehicles, particularly the company’s long-promised robotaxi service. Speaking at a recent event, Musk reiterated Tesla’s commitment to achieving full autonomy for its vehicles, claiming that robotaxis…

Oct 10, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Nvidia revolutionises food delivery systems in the United States, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Nvidia revolutionises food delivery systems in the United States".

Case File

Nvidia revolutionises food delivery systems in the United States

OUR TAKELast month, Nvidia, a global leader in AI computing, announced that it had acquired a significant stake in Serve Robotics, a startup that has been making waves in the autonomous delivery sector. Serve Robotics describes itself as a “leading autonomous sidewalk delivery…

Oct 8, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Understanding penetration testing: A vital measure for cybersecurity, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Understanding penetration testing: A vital measure for cybersecurity".

Case File

Understanding penetration testing: A vital measure for cybersecurity

What is penetration testing? Penetration testing, often abbreviated as pen testing, is a simulated cyberattack performed on a computer system, network, or web application to evaluate its security. The goal of penetration testing is to uncover vulnerabilities before malicious…

Sep 30, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Google Cloud files EU complaint against Microsoft, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Google Cloud files EU complaint against Microsoft".

Case File

Google Cloud files EU complaint against Microsoft

OUR TAKEGoogle Cloud’s complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission highlights concerns over anti-competitive practices in the cloud industry. Google accuses Microsoft of using restrictive licensing tactics that force European businesses to use its Azure platform…

Sep 28, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for US sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchanges for money laundering, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "US sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchanges for money laundering".

Case File

US sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchanges for money laundering

The US imposed sanctions on Russian money laundering operations linked to cybercriminals and cryptocurrency exchanges.

Sep 27, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Top tech news stories today: September 27, 2024, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Top tech news stories today: September 27, 2024".

Case File

Top tech news stories today: September 27, 2024

IT infrastructure 1. X asks Brazil’s top court to allow it to resume services, source says Elon Musk-owned social media platform X has requested that Brazil’s Supreme Court allow it to resume service in the country, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.…

Sep 27, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Microsoft to spend $1.3B in Mexico on cloud and AI tech, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Microsoft to spend $1.3B in Mexico on cloud and AI tech".

Case File

Microsoft to spend $1.3B in Mexico on cloud and AI tech

OUR TAKESatya Nadella’s announcement of Microsoft’s $1.3 billion investment in Mexico marks a pivotal moment for AI development in the country. Looking ahead, this investment could position Mexico as a significant player in the global AI landscape, fostering innovation and…

Sep 26, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Mercado Pago seeks banking licence to expand in Mexico, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Mercado Pago seeks banking licence to expand in Mexico".

Case File

Mercado Pago seeks banking licence to expand in Mexico

Mercado Pago has applied for a banking licence in Mexico to enhance its financial service offerings and aims to become the largest digital bank in the country.

Sep 26, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Split from Russia’s Yandex, Nebius intends to invest $1B in AI infrastructure, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Split from Russia’s Yandex, Nebius intends to invest $1B in AI infrastructure".

Case File

Split from Russia’s Yandex, Nebius intends to invest $1B in AI infrastructure

Nebius Group plans to invest over $1 billion in AI infrastructure across Europe by mid-2025, expanding GPU capacity and building new data centres.

Sep 26, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure".

Cloud Service

Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure

Microsoft invested $1.3 billion over the next three years to strengthen its cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Mexico, aiming to enhance connectivity for 5 million individuals and support 30,000 SMEs.

Sep 25, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Coinbase challenges US SEC over crypto regulation clarity, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Coinbase challenges US SEC over crypto regulation clarity".

Case File

Coinbase challenges US SEC over crypto regulation clarity

Coinbase challenges SEC’s rejection of its 2022 petition for clearer crypto regulations in US appeals court.

Sep 24, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Kaspersky customers forced to update to new antivirus software, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Kaspersky customers forced to update to new antivirus software".

Case File

Kaspersky customers forced to update to new antivirus software

OUR TAKEKaspersky antivirus customers in the United States recently had their software switched over without them knowing. It turned out that UltraAV had replaced Kaspersky without their permission. This change came after the US government banned Kaspersky software sales, which…

Sep 24, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Top tech news stories today: September 20, 2024, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Top tech news stories today: September 20, 2024".

Case File

Top tech news stories today: September 20, 2024

IT infrastructure 1. Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems…

Sep 20, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for The importance of compliance monitoring in business operations, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "The importance of compliance monitoring in business operations".

Case File

The importance of compliance monitoring in business operations

Defining compliance monitoring Compliance monitoring refers to the ongoing process of reviewing and auditing business activities to ensure they align with internal policies, external regulations, and contractual obligations. It involves setting up procedures and systems that…

Sep 19, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for The crazy impressive spatial computing power behind ‘Black Myth: Wukong’, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "The crazy impressive spatial computing power behind ‘Black Myth: Wukong’".

Case File

The crazy impressive spatial computing power behind ‘Black Myth: Wukong’

“Black Myth: Wukong” exemplifies innovation in gaming through spatial computing, transforming the gaming industry.

Sep 12, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Google’s Privacy Sandbox faces competition concerns from smaller ad-tech firms, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Google’s Privacy Sandbox faces competition concerns from smaller ad-tech firms".

Case File

Google’s Privacy Sandbox faces competition concerns from smaller ad-tech firms

Smaller ad-tech firms are alarmed by Google’s Privacy Sandbox, fearing it may grant the tech giant unfair market control and disadvantage smaller players due to adaptation costs and technological disparities.

Sep 10, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Northvolt’s $5.17B canadian battery plant faces delays amid strategic review, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Northvolt’s $5.17B canadian battery plant faces delays amid strategic review".

Case File

Northvolt’s $5.17B canadian battery plant faces delays amid strategic review

OUR TAKENorthvolt is proceeding with its plans to build a large electric vehicle battery plant in Canada, though at a slower pace due to a strategic review of its global projects. The company is considering adjustments to spending and timelines, with more details to be announced…

Sep 10, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Demystifying data encryption, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Demystifying data encryption".

Case File

Demystifying data encryption

By transforming readable data into a secure format, encryption acts as a formidable barrier against unauthorised access and data breaches.

Sep 9, 2024
Subject-specific editorial image for Boeing Starliner completes uncrewed return to Earth, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Boeing Starliner completes uncrewed return to Earth".

Case File

Boeing Starliner completes uncrewed return to Earth

OUR TAKEThe completion of this milestone is crucial as it signifies progress in the development of the Boeing Starliner, which is designed to enhance human spaceflight capabilities. This advancement is vital for future missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and beyond.…

Sep 9, 2024