VivoPower PLC has begun construction on the first phase of a 40-megawatt AI data center at its Mo i Rana site in northern Norway, using local contractors for demolition and building works. The project is designed for a major global AI tenant, with further specialist contractors to handle mechanical and electrical installations. VivoPower emphasizes local supplier involvement and is exploring innovative waste heat recovery options to support sustainable uses like district heating and aquaculture. This development follows VivoPower's April 2026 acquisition of the existing data center and enrollment of 30MW in Norwegian grid balancing services.
VivoPower's AI data center project in Norway provides context for technology sector activity on Pluang. For readers following technology stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 12, 2026 19:02 WIB: 64 of 150 US technology stocks rose while 75 fell. Notable movers include IONQ Inc at USD 39.04 (-2.13%), Box Inc at USD 37.06 (+1.84%), and Aehr Test Systems at USD 83.10 (-1.82%).
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Hasbro announced the fourth annual Women Innovators of Play Design Challenge, accepting submissions from October 15 to November 20, 2026. The program now includes year-round in-person networking events alongside the design competition, aiming to conn...
Micas Networks introduced three new 102.4 Tbps open Ethernet switch platforms based on Broadcom Tomahawk 6 technology, designed to enhance AI factory networks. The portfolio includes air-cooled 800G, liquid-cooled 1.6T, and co-packaged optics (CPO) s...
Ferrari N.V. has repurchased 43,000 of its common shares on Euronext Milan as part of the third tranche of its multi-year €3.5 billion share buyback program announced in 2025. The recent purchases, totaling nearly €14.8 million, are part of a broader...
