search
Andscape
Trends
- 1
Large-scale data center construction is visibly changing parts of the United States, with sprawling facilities altering land use, power demand and local communities. Observers are weighing the benefits of digital infrastructure investment against concerns over energy consumption, water use and the transformation of rural and suburban areas.
- 2EU Pay Transparency Directive Puts Gender Pay Gap in Focus▼Equal Pay and the EU Pay Transparency Directive: Navigating the Gender Pay Landscape
Employers across the European Union are preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which introduces new obligations on pay reporting and gender pay gap analysis. Legal commentary highlights how companies must navigate requirements around equal pay, salary transparency during hiring, and employee rights to pay information, as firms work out compliance steps ahead of the directive taking effect.
- 3US Solar Manufacturing Outlook Seeks European-American Cooperation▼U.S. Solar PV Manufacturing: Policy Outlook and Industry Landscape for European-American Cooperation
A new policy outlook examines the state of U.S. solar photovoltaic manufacturing and the opportunities for deeper cooperation between American and European industry. It outlines the current domestic manufacturing landscape, policy drivers shaping the sector, and how transatlantic partnerships could strengthen supply chains for solar components on both sides of the Atlantic.
- 4State CIOs brace for a more turbulent technology landscape▼State CIOs anticipate a more turbulent technology landscape, NASCIO’s annual survey finds
NASCIO's annual survey of state chief information officers finds that technology leaders across US state governments expect a more turbulent landscape ahead. The report, covered by StateScoop, suggests growing concern over pressures such as cyber threats, legacy modernization and shifting priorities shaping state IT agendas in the coming years.
- 5Gluten-Free Market Faces Rising Consumer Demand and New Rules▼The Gluten-Free Landscape: Consumer Demand Meets Regulatory Change
The gluten-free food sector is under the spotlight as consumer demand for gluten-free products continues to grow while regulators move to tighten standards around labeling and claims. Industry coverage highlights the tension between market growth driven by health-conscious shoppers and the need for clearer, more enforceable definitions of what qualifies as gluten-free, with manufacturers watching closely for compliance requirements.