Talent Network kicks off 2026 with site visit to Bulk Data Centers’ Oslo Internet Exchange

AmCham’s quarterly Tech Talent Network (TTN) recently convened for an exclusive site visit hosted by Bulk Data Centers at their Oslo Internet Exchange (OS‑IX). The session offered members a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the physical infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

Kristian Kofoed‑Solheim, Business Development Director at Bulk Data Centers, provided a deep dive into the infrastructure powering Norway’s digital economy. He highlighted Bulk’s 20‑year journey since its founding in 2006, during which the company has built more than 600,000 m² of data center capacity and established a “fiber highway” that underpins Norway’s digital growth. Today, Bulk employs around 300 people and continues to scale to meet rapidly accelerating global data demands.

He emphasized that 90% of data center activity is processing rather than storage, reflecting the shift toward cloud services, enterprise workloads, and AI-driven applications. With each of us unknowingly interacting with over 40 data centers every day – from replying to emails to streaming videos – the role and complexity of modern data centers are expanding quickly. Over the past decade, global data traffic has increased 25-fold, and AI workloads are doubling every three to four months.

Kristian Kofoed‑Solheim and participants

Inside OS‑IX: Norway’s Most Connected Facility

Following the presentation, TTN members were guided through a tour of OS‑IX, a high‑security, Tier III‑rated colocation facility situated in a former central Oslo printing press. Opened in 2014, the site maintains:

• 80% of Norway’s internet traffic traversing the facility
• A high concentration of global network operators and fiber routes
• Easy access to both regional enterprises and international markets
• Strategic proximity to key transport hubs

The tour provided TTN participants with a rare, firsthand look at the physical infrastructure enabling Norway’s digital resilience, competitiveness, and future AI capacity – a fitting start to the network’s 2026 program.

About the AmCham Tech Talent Network

TTN is a non-competitive arena for knowledge sharing, professional development, and expanding international market insights, comprised of select Patron-level technology industry member-representatives. Exclusive quarterly sessions with industry leaders and external speakers create opportunities for collaboration and leadership development.

For further information and interest in the program, please contact amcham@amcham.no.