Flexential
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Hybrid IT provider delivering colocation, cloud, interconnection, and data protection across 40+ data centers in 19 US markets under the FlexAnywhere® platform. Differentiated by FedRAMP authorization and HITRUST certification — making it a strong fit for healthcare organizations and federal contractors needing colocation that satisfies significant compliance controls. High-density colocation with liquid cooling supports AI, ML, and HPC workloads. SOC 1/SOC 2/SOC 3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, PC...
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Ideal Customer
- Flexential's sweet spot is mid-market to enterprise organizations with complex, compliance-heavy IT infrastructure needs — particularly those running hybrid IT environments that span on-premises, colocation, and cloud.
- Customer reviews and published case studies reflect users from the mid-market (51–1,000 employees) through large enterprises (1,000+ employees).
Key Differentiators
- Flexential's primary differentiator is the FlexAnywhere® platform — a unified management layer integrating colocation, high-density/AI-ready compute, private cloud, interconnection, and data protection into a single, centrally managed environment, which is rare among regional colo providers.
- The company emphasizes a 'human touch' and consultative approach to complex enterprise IT transformations, positioning itself as more relationship-driven than hyperscale colo competitors like Equinix.
Industries Served
- Flexential serves a broad mix of enterprise verticals, with particular depth in healthcare, financial services, SaaS/technology, government, and media/internet companies.
- Customers explicitly referenced include healthcare IT firms (BRIDGE Healthcare Partners, Atrium Health Floyd), cloud providers (CoreWeave, DigitalOcean), and financial institutions (First Financial Bank).
Service Coverage
- Flexential operates exclusively within the United States, with 40+ data centers spanning 18–19 highly connected markets and approximately 3 million square feet of data center space.
- Key markets include Denver (CO), Atlanta (GA), Portland (OR), Dallas (TX), Raleigh (NC), Charlotte (NC), Tampa (FL), Richmond (VA), Allentown (PA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Fort Lauderdale (FL), among others.
Partnerships
- Flexential holds Pinnacle tier status — the highest level — in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program, positioning it as a premier VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) managed service provider in North America.
- Key technology partnerships include AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (cloud on-ramps via FlexAnywhere), Wasabi Technologies (bilateral peering and integrated cloud storage, with Flexential named Wasabi's MSP of the Year North America), and Lumen Technologies (integrated NaaS platform within FlexAnywhere).
Company Size & Ownership
- Flexential was effectively founded in its current form in 2017 when GI Partners merged Peak 10 (founded 2000) and ViaWest (founded 1999), with the Flexential brand launched in January 2018.
- The company employs approximately 828–868 people as of 2025–2026.
Compliance & Certifications
- Flexential maintains one of the broadest compliance portfolios in the US colocation and cloud market, with annual third-party audits covering SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF (r2 Validated Assessment), PCI-DSS (for both colocation and cloud operations), FedRAMP, FISMA High, and ITAR.
- These certifications are applied consistently across all 40+ data centers and cloud operations, not just select facilities.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 13, 2026
Offerings
5 offeringsCloud
Private and multi-tenant cloud environments on the FlexAnywhere® platform — delivered as IaaS. Integrates with colocation, interconnection, and data protection services in a unified managed environment. FedRAMP authorized for government workloads; supports HIPAA and HITRUST for healthcare.
Colocation
Retail colocation across 40+ Flexential data centers in 19 US markets — cabinets, cages, and private suites. SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and ITAR certified across all locations. Managed via the FlexAnywhere® platform for centralized visibility and control.
DRaaS / Data Protection
Disaster Recovery as a Service with low RTO/RPO, automated failover, and comprehensive DR planning and testing. Built for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments; supports PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements. Includes offsite backup and managed recovery orchestration.
High-Density Colocation
Colocation optimized for AI, ML, and high-performance compute workloads requiring elevated power densities. Features unique rack designs, liquid cooling, and versatile connectivity. Part of the FlexAnywhere® platform; supports GPU-dense deployments adjacent to Flexential cloud and interconnection services.
Interconnection
Access to hundreds of carriers, hyperscale cloud providers, and hybrid IT networks from within Flexential facilities. Enables direct cloud on-ramps to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; supports both wired and wireless interconnection scenarios. Integrated with the FlexAnywhere® platform for centralized management.
Considering Flexential?
Our team will work with you to determine if Flexential is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.