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ark (formerly Involta)
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) Colocation Cross-Connect / Interconnect Disaster Recovery (DRaaS) Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) GRC / Compliance Management Hyperscale / Build-to-Suit IaaS / Compute Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Private Cloud SIEM / SOC-as-a-Service Vulnerability & Risk Management
About the partner
About ark (formerly Involta)
Modern Digital Infrastructure for the Edge
ark (formerly Involta) is a modern digital infrastructure company delivering agile, enterprise-class data centers, cloud services, and integrated cybersecurity (SentinelOne-powered XDR) across emerging edge markets in the US. Owned-and-operated infrastructure (not leased) with the broadest compliance portfolio in the regional data center space — SOC 1/2, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, JSOX, SOX, GDPR. Particularly strong in healthcare (UPMC).
Why teams choose ark (formerly Involta)
- Owned infrastructure in emerging edge markets — not leased
- Internet Exchange (IX) access for direct peering
- Integrated XDR via SentinelOne — security built into infrastructure
- Broadest compliance coverage: SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, CMMC, NIST
- Strong healthcare infrastructure expertise (UPMC)
Recognition & proof points
- Involta: Prometheus Award (IT Service Provider of the Year) and CBJ Fastest Growing Company (2012)
- founder Bruce Lehrman named EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Recognized across industry publications for edge/colocation and managed services.
AI in the offering
Positioned for the AI/edge surge — high-density power/cooling data centers plus ark Internet Exchanges (Boise, ID and Tucson, AZ) for direct peering; integrated XDR via SentinelOne applies ML-based threat detection. The 'a' in the arkdna brand denotes the response to AI and automation.
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Capabilities
Solutions Delivered by ark (formerly Involta)
The outcomes this partner is equipped to deliver — drawn from our vetting record, not their marketing deck.
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Colocation
ark operates owned-and-operated, enterprise-class data centers across emerging US edge markets, offering colocation in facilities it controls rather than leases.
Owned Edge Infrastructure — Facilities are owned and operated, not leased, across emerging edge markets.
Broad Compliance Coverage — Spans SOC 1/2, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and more.
Healthcare Expertise — Deep infrastructure experience serving healthcare clients such as UPMC.
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Cross-Connect / Interconnect
ark provides interconnection with Internet Exchange (IX) access, enabling direct peering from within its data centers.
Internet Exchange Access — IX access enables direct peering for lower-latency connectivity.
Edge Market Reach — Interconnection available across emerging edge markets it operates.
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IaaS / Compute
ark delivers enterprise-class IaaS and compute services running on its owned infrastructure, complementing colocation and cloud migration offerings.
Owned Infrastructure — Compute runs on infrastructure ark owns and operates directly.
Integrated Security — SentinelOne-powered XDR is built into the infrastructure stack.
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Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)
ark provides Disaster Recovery as a Service backed by its owned data center footprint and 24/7 NOC operations.
Resilient Owned Footprint — Recovery built on owned-and-operated infrastructure across edge markets.
Compliance-Ready — Backed by broad compliance coverage including HIPAA and HITRUST.
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Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
ark delivers integrated XDR powered by SentinelOne, embedding managed detection and response directly into its infrastructure services and 24/7 SOC.
Security Built In — SentinelOne-powered XDR is integrated into the infrastructure, not bolted on.
24/7 SOC Backing — Detection and response operated continuously by an in-house SOC.
Integrates with SentinelOne
Delivery
How We Deliver
Engagement & delivery models we have validated with this partner — where the slide deck ends and the actual work begins.
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Managed Cloud Services
ark provides managed cloud services across its owned infrastructure, supporting IaaS, private cloud, and cloud migration for enterprise clients.
Delivery: Managed services delivered in tiers with 24/7 NOC support.
Owned Platform — Managed on infrastructure ark owns and operates rather than leases.
Integrated XDR — SentinelOne-powered security is built into managed cloud delivery.
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Managed Security Services
ark delivers managed security built around SentinelOne XDR and the broadest compliance portfolio in the regional data center space.
Delivery: Fully managed via 24/7 SOC and tiered managed services.
Broadest Compliance — Coverage spans SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, CMMC, and NIST.
Integrated XDR — Security is built into infrastructure via SentinelOne-powered XDR.
Integrates with SentinelOne
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Managed Detection & Response
ark's managed detection and response is delivered through its SentinelOne-powered XDR and staffed 24/7 SOC.
Delivery: Fully managed, 24/7 SOC-operated detection and response.
Always-On SOC — Continuous monitoring and response from a 24/7 security operations center.
Infrastructure-Native — Detection is integrated with ark's owned infrastructure and XDR stack.
Integrates with SentinelOne
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Remote Hands
ark offers smart hands and remote hands services within its owned-and-operated data centers.
Delivery: On-site technician support delivered at ark data center facilities.
Owned Facility Staff — Smart hands delivered in data centers ark owns and operates.
Edge Market Presence — On-site support available across emerging edge markets.
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24/7 Monitoring
ark runs a 24/7 NOC and SOC providing continuous monitoring across infrastructure, cloud, and security services.
Delivery: Fully managed, around-the-clock NOC and SOC monitoring.
Combined NOC + SOC — Infrastructure and security monitored together around the clock.
Owned Infrastructure — Monitoring covers infrastructure ark owns and operates.
Integrates with SentinelOne
Proof
Results with this partner
Documented outcomes from real engagements — not testimonial vibes.
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Resources
Documents & collateral
Datasheets, spec sheets, case studies and pricing references collected while vetting ark (formerly Involta) — 4 documents.
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