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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has partnered with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), The Water Center at Penn, and Leading Utilities of the World to launch the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence. This groundbreaking initiative, announced during Climate Week NYC, aims to develop sustainable water practices for AI infrastructure while leveraging AI to address global water challenges.

The Center focuses on two key missions: ensuring efficient water use in AI infrastructure and using AI to solve water management challenges. The initiative has released "Principles for Sustainable Water Use by Data Centers," outlining four core principles: strategic design, operational efficiency, sustainable water sources, and water replenishment. Amazon has committed to returning more water to communities than its data centers use by 2030.

The collaboration will be showcased at WEFTEC in Chicago (Sept. 27 - Oct. 1), featuring three days of content, expert panels, and networking opportunities.

Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) and SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced plans to integrate SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities with the new AWS European Sovereign Cloud. This collaboration is supported by Amazon's planned €7.8 billion investment in European cloud infrastructure.

The initiative will launch with the first AWS Region in Brandenburg, Germany by end of 2025, focusing on providing security-hardened cloud solutions for regulated industries and governments. Initial offerings will include SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Cloud ERP. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will operate independently from existing AWS Regions, with no critical dependencies on non-EU infrastructure.

This expansion builds upon the companies' 16-year partnership and follows successful SAP Sovereign Cloud deployments on AWS in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, and India.

MākuSafe has been named the winner of the 2025 MSD Solutions Lab Safety Innovation Challenge at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo. The challenge, funded by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), showcased 10 breakthrough technologies aimed at preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.

MākuSafe's winning solution features wearable devices that detect strain and ergonomic risks while collecting leading indicator safety data. The competition, which included presentations to over 5,000 safety professionals, saw Amp Health and CerebrumEdge as runners-up. As the winner, MākuSafe receives a one-year subscription to the NSC TechHub Marketplace and inclusion in the MSD Solutions Lab Pilot Grant Program.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a significant expansion of its Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) service to support merchants on SHEIN, Shopify, and Walmart. This expansion builds upon MCF's existing support for platforms like eBay, Etsy, Temu, and TikTok Shop.

The service has demonstrated impressive metrics, with merchants reporting an average 19% increase in sales and improved inventory management. MCF has shown substantial growth, with 40% more large online retailers adopting the service year-over-year, including major brands like adidas and Steve Madden. The service has expanded its item selection by 750,000 compared to last year and is delivering 30% more items same-day or next-day.

Operating in 11 countries, Amazon MCF enables merchants to manage a single inventory pool across multiple sales channels, resulting in an average 19% reduction in out-of-stock rates and 12% improvement in inventory turnover.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days on October 7-8, 2025, launching the holiday shopping season with millions of exclusive deals for Prime members. The two-day event will feature discounts up to 50% off across multiple categories including electronics, toys, home appliances, and seasonal items.

The sale will include deals from major brands like Beats, LEGO, Samsung, and Dyson, plus expanded Amazon Exclusive items in the Holiday Shop. Prime members can access early deals starting today, including up to 80% off on Kindle books and up to 50% off on select Amazon devices. The event will be available in 18 countries, including first-time participants Colombia, Ireland, and Mexico.

Xylem (NYSE:XYL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) have partnered to implement smart water infrastructure upgrades in Mexico City and Monterrey, aiming to save over 1.3 billion liters of water annually. The project deploys Xylem Vue, an advanced software platform that uses data and analytics to detect leaks and improve water supply efficiency.

Mexico City is expected to save 800 million liters of water annually, while Monterrey will save 560 million liters. The technology addresses critical issues in Mexico City, where up to 40% of water is lost through leaky pipes. The initiative is part of Amazon's global water stewardship efforts, which aim to replenish more than 14 billion liters of water annually through various projects.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has expanded its RxPass prescription subscription service to Texas, offering Prime members access to over 50 common medications for $5 per month with free delivery. The expansion targets nearly 2 million Texans living in pharmacy deserts, particularly benefiting those managing multiple chronic conditions.

The service, now available in 48 U.S. states, includes medications for anxiety, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. RxPass aims to improve medication adherence among the 133 million Americans managing chronic illnesses, with 24/7 pharmacist support and same-day delivery in eligible locations. The service is particularly relevant for older adults, as 89% of those 65 and older take prescription medications, with 54% managing four or more prescriptions.

IMDb, an Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) company, announced the launch of new entertainment data licensing solutions at the upcoming IBC Show 2025 in Amsterdam. The company introduced four new datasets that track popularity of movies, TV shows, and entertainment professionals across different regions, countries, and time periods, with historical data dating back to 1998.

The datasets leverage insights from over 250 million monthly IMDb visitors and include regional popularity rankings, historical data, and professional rankings. These solutions will be available through AWS Data Exchange, targeting film studios, OTT services, television networks, and other entertainment industry players to enhance customer experience and inform business decisions.

Additionally, IMDb CEO Nikki Santoro will participate in a panel discussion on "Igniting Innovation: Women Leading the Future of AI, Cloud, and Media" hosted by AWS on September 12.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has launched its new AWS Asia Pacific Region in New Zealand, marking a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure. The company plans to invest over NZ$7.5 billion in New Zealand's digital infrastructure, supporting an average of more than 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually and contributing approximately NZ$10.8 billion to New Zealand's GDP.

The new region consists of three Availability Zones and is designed to be sovereign-by-design. Amazon has committed to training 100,000 people in cloud skills in New Zealand, with over 50,000 already trained. The infrastructure will be powered by renewable energy through a partnership with Mercury NZ, supporting Amazon's commitment to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040.