Ark Data Centers
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Ark Data Centers (formerly Involta, rebranded in 2024) is an enterprise-class digital infrastructure provider headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The company owns and operates purpose-built Tier III edge data centers across the United States, offering colocation, private cloud, network, and managed security services. Ark serves industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, higher education, and technology, with a focus on security, compliance, and scalable infrastructure.
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Ideal Customer
- Ark's sweet spot is mid-market to large enterprise organizations in highly regulated industries that require mission-critical, compliance-certified infrastructure outside of major metro markets.
- Their customer profile includes healthcare networks, government agencies, financial services firms, major utilities, and Fortune 500 companies that need scalable colocation, hybrid cloud, and managed security services.
Key Differentiators
- Ark differentiates itself by owning and operating all of its data center facilities in strategically chosen edge markets where power costs and real estate are significantly lower than major metros, offering customers cost predictability and scalability without performance compromise.
- Its integrated platform — combining colocation, private cloud, ION network, and 24/7 managed security under one roof — reduces vendor fragmentation for compliance-heavy customers.
Industries Served
- Ark primarily serves highly regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, government, and utilities.
- Notable enterprise customers include UPMC, a major healthcare network, and the company explicitly targets healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, major utilities, and Fortune 500 companies.
Service Coverage
- Ark Data Centers operates 10 enterprise-class, Tier III data centers across seven US edge markets, with facilities in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, and Arizona.
- The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and its ION Network spans 8,500 fiber miles across its edge data center locations, supporting carrier-neutral connectivity.
Partnerships
- Ark's most significant technology partnership is with Nutanix, having achieved Champion Elevate Service Provider Partner status in February 2026, positioning Ark Cloud as a leading enterprise cloud platform powered by Nutanix — including disaster recovery and VMware migration alternatives.
- Additional named technology partners include SentinelOne (powering its MDR/XDR security services), Dell Technologies (named Ark's Partner of the Year for 2023), Pure Storage, IBM, Ingram Micro, Microsoft, and Veeam.
Company Size & Ownership
- Ark Data Centers was founded in 2007 through the merger of Technology Resources Company (TRC) and CoVault Technology, originally operating as Involta before rebranding in May 2024.
- As of mid-2026, the company has approximately 209 employees and estimated annual revenue of around $61.2 million per ZoomInfo, though other sources suggest higher figures.
Compliance & Certifications
- Ark facilities are SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 externally audited annually, HITRUST-certified, PCI-DSS compliant, NIST 800-53 aligned, and ITAR compliant, with HIPAA compliance across all facilities.
- Additional compliance support includes Privacy Shield, SOX/JSOX, and GLBA frameworks referenced in facility audits.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 13, 2026
Offerings
6 offeringsColocation (SecurePower)
Ark's SecurePower Colocation provides mission-critical data center space with industry-leading power, security, and connectivity services embedded directly into its owned-and-operated Tier III facilities across the US. Offered in two models — SecurePower All-In and SecurePower Flexible Commit — it uses a power-based pricing model (per kW) rather than cabinet space, providing predictability and scalability. Facilities are HITRUST-certified, SOC 1/SOC 2 audited, PCI-DSS, NIST, and ITAR compliant.
Consulting & Advisory Services
Ark provides strategic, security-focused consulting and managed services to help enterprises assess, architect, and optimize their IT infrastructure. Services include security assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, compliance reviews, and ITIL framework-based processes for managing implementation, changes, incidents, and growth. Ark targets highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government.
Data Center Facilities (Owned & Operated)
Ark owns and operates 10 enterprise-class, Tier III data centers across seven US edge markets, including locations in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, and Arizona. Facilities are purpose-built with redundant power and HVAC, biometric and multi-layer physical security, 24/7/365 monitoring, and carrier-neutral connectivity. They are designed to support colocation, cloud, and disaster recovery infrastructure for mission-critical enterprise workloads.
Managed Security Services (SecureInsight MDR / XDR)
Ark's managed security services include a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) powered in partnership with SentinelOne. Services cover continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, log management, response triage, remediation, and behavioral AI-driven threat detection. These services are designed for highly regulated industries requiring continuous protection and compliance.
Network Services (ION Network / Cloud Connectivity)
Ark's integrated network services provide carrier-neutral, high-speed, low-latency connectivity through its ION Network, spanning 8,500 fiber miles across its edge data center locations. Services include public cloud on-ramps, multi-cloud hyper-interconnection, BGP-routed internet, and on-demand interconnection to over 240 public cloud services. Ark's network infrastructure supports frictionless access to on-premises environments, public cloud, and the broader internet.
Private Cloud
Ark's Private Cloud portfolio offers dedicated, multi-tenant, and on-demand cloud compute solutions designed for optimal performance, security, and cost control. Options include Dedicated Cloud, Multi-Tenant Cloud Compute, Block Storage, and Data Protection, all housed within Ark's hardened colocation facilities. The platform is designed to help enterprises deploy, manage, and optimize workloads while meeting compliance requirements.
Considering Ark Data Centers?
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