Virtual Grid Deploys First “Containerized Compute” Module to Launch Virtual Data Centre in Western Canada

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Grid Inc. (“Virtual Grid” or the “Company”) today announced the deployment of its first prototype modular compute node, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of its distributed network of GPU-powered, battery-backed infrastructure across Western Canada. The Company said it has multiple customers in its pipeline and expects the first node to begin generating revenue immediately as initial workloads are onboarded.

The prototype node is the first deployed version of Virtual Grid’s platform, which is designed to function as both a Virtual Data Center and a Virtual Power Plant. By combining high-performance compute with on-site energy storage, Virtual Grid is advancing a new model for AI infrastructure that is intended to be faster to deploy, more resilient, and better aligned with the challenges of power-constrained growth.

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