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British Columbia’s Prophet River First Nation is partnering with VC firm ABCT Pacific to develop a data center near Fort St. John. Positioned near the Site C dam, the facility will leverage clean hydro power and the region’s cool climate. Feasibility studies are underway, with the First Nation set to hold majority ownership. The project aims to fuel economic development while strengthening Indigenous participation in the digital economy.

Global cloud provider Leaseweb is undergoing a major leadership shift as co-founders Con Zwinkels and Pieter Dijkhuis step back from daily operations to focus on strategic oversight. Svenja de Vos and Lex Boost take over as co-CEOs, aiming to drive innovation and expansion. With new executive appointments, Leaseweb is strengthening its position in the competitive cloud services market while maintaining its customer-first approach.

CSC has expanded its China-based domain registrar system, enhancing security, compliance, and scalability for multinational businesses. This move ensures alignment with China’s MIIT regulations while allowing global corporations to manage their domain portfolios seamlessly. By integrating enterprise-grade security with local compliance, CSC reinforces its role as a trusted partner in digital brand protection, helping companies safeguard their online presence in China’s fast-evolving digital economy.

Google co-founder Larry Page is quietly building Dynatomics, an AI-driven manufacturing startup. Former Kittyhawk CTO Chris Anderson leads the project, developing AI that designs and optimizes products for seamless factory production. As AI reshapes industries, Page joins other innovators using advanced algorithms to revolutionize manufacturing—from material discovery to automation—paving the way for smarter, more efficient production.

As AI-driven data centers strain the power grid, operators are turning to microgrids for sustainable, cost-efficient energy solutions. These systems integrate renewables, enhance grid resilience, and reduce reliance on diesel generators. With U.S. data center power consumption projected to surge, microgrids provide a strategic way to manage costs, ensure uptime, and meet carbon neutrality goals—ushering in a new era of smarter energy management.

Google Chrome Enterprise now allows businesses to customize corporate browser profiles with company logos, reinforcing security and productivity. IT teams gain clearer oversight of managed profiles, while Chrome Enterprise Premium users can activate advanced data controls. By making work browsing visually distinct, Google aims to enhance security and focus, ensuring employees stay engaged with business tasks while maintaining personal browsing separately.