Tech is often associated with Silicon Valley, but it has long been growing beyond that since technology has become the underpinning of every industry. This expansion has led to the creation of new jobs and economic opportunities across the country; the recent announcements of job-creating investments and initiatives out of Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana are just the latest examples.

Other tech at work stories from this week include new action and progress on companies' sustainability efforts, and adaptive malware protection features from HP that enable users to work, play, and create securely.