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Daylight saving gave everyone an extra hour this weekend. It didn't buy IT teams any more runway on their VMware renewal; and with server lead times stretching past 40 weeks, the clock that matters is the one on your infrastructure roadmap, not your clock radio. Talk to Ark about your renewal timeline: f.mtr.cool/fsky7kogqg #Ark #SmarterInfrastructure #VMware #ITBudget #DataCenter #ArkAdvantage

Delivery times for some server classes now run past 40 weeks. Servers ordered today may not arrive until the second half of 2027. Ark saw the shortage coming and secured high-density, Nutanix-certified hardware well ahead of it. That capacity is already racked and powered in Ark data centers, and Ark Cloud customers can use it now. Could your 2027 capacity come from the cloud instead of a purchase order? See why hardware timing matters for your 2027 plans: f.mtr.cool/8o9u23bo3p #Ark #SmarterInfrastructure #SupplyChain #DataCenter #CapacityPlanning #ArkAdvantage

November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, a month for the systems most people only notice when they stop working. That means power grids, but it also means the data center behind a hospital’s patient records and the network that keeps your business running overnight. Ark supports that infrastructure every day. Over the next four weeks, we’ll look at who keeps watch around the clock, a sector under peak pressure, and what keeps it all standing. What would stop in your organization if your systems went down for an hour? See how Ark keeps it running: f.mtr.cool/o0o07g03b2 #Ark #CISRMonth #CriticalInfrastructure #SmarterInfrastructure #Resilience #ArkAdvantage

Trick-or-treaters are the only ones who should be showing up uninvited this month. If your infrastructure isn't built to keep everyone else out, that's the real horror story. Let's lock it down. Talk to our team: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Ark #Halloween #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DataSecurity #DigitalInfrastructure #ArkAdvantage

A provider chosen for cost or capacity, a workload placed without asking who else has access to that facility, a cloud migration signed off before anyone reviews the shared responsibility model. These are infrastructure decisions, but they're also where security gaps start. Ark's team works through both at once, so the infrastructure conversation and the security conversation happen together, not one after the other. Bring us into that conversation before the decision is made: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Ark #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DigitalInfrastructure #DataSecurity #ArkAdvantage

Scaling on public cloud alone carries an easy-to-miss security risk. Your provider secures the infrastructure, but your data, configurations, and access controls are on you. As workloads grow, that gap widens: stretched security teams, lost visibility, slower compliance reviews, unclear ownership. Hybrid infrastructure keeps critical workloads closer and security ownership clear, while public cloud handles the rest. Not sure where your gaps are? Let's find out: arkdna.com/products-services… #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #TechInfrastructure #HybridCloud #ArkAdvantage #DataCenters #Ark

A public cloud bill that swings month to month makes it hard to plan a year ahead, which is exactly the cycle most colleges and universities run on. Ark Cloud gives you dedicated, multi-tenant, and on-demand options with built-in cost control, plus direct connections to public cloud for the workloads that belong there. Your infrastructure budget doesn't have to be a guess. Talk to our team about predictable cloud costs before your next budget cycle: arkdna.com/products-services… #Ark #HigherEd #PrivateCloud #HybridCloud #ITStrategy #ArkAdvantage

Cyber insurers are asking more detailed questions about infrastructure before they quote a premium, like where data sits, who can access it, and what's monitored and how. Technology companies with a documented, defensible security posture aren't just reducing risk. They're often reducing cost. Ark's infrastructure comes with built-in compliance and 24/7 monitoring, the kind of documentation insurers want to see. Talk to us about your security posture: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Ark #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #TechInfrastructure #CyberInsurance #DataSecurity #ArkAdvantage

"AI-ready" usually means high-density power, advanced cooling, and room to scale without a forklift upgrade. It should also mean you keep control of your environment. Ark's modular data centers support everything from low to ultra-high density, with carrier-neutral connectivity so you're never locked into one network. Add private cloud or a hybrid setup when it makes sense for you, not because a contract requires it. Let's map out what flexible looks like for you: arkdna.com/the-ark-advantage… #Ark #AIInfrastructure #HybridCloud #TechInfrastructure #DataCenters #ArkAdvantage

Thank you to everyone who spent time with us at the Werner Cybersecurity Summit in Appleton, and to Werner for hosting. If you'd like to pick up where we left off, or we didn't get a chance to meet, let's keep the conversation going. Book a time with our team: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Manufacturing #AppletonWI #Ark #ArkAdvantage

For most mid-market companies, hybrid IT usually comes down to four things: colocation for control, disaster recovery for resilience, private cloud for performance, and public cloud for the workloads that need it. The real work is deciding which workload belongs where. Let's figure out your mix:  arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Ark #HybridIT #HybridCloud #DisasterRecovery #ITStrategy #ArkAdvantage

A Fortune 500 aerospace manufacturer, with about 20% of its business tied to DoD contracts, had a government cybersecurity audit coming up and needed an environment that met CMMC, NIST and ITAR requirements. It moved its workloads into two Ark data centers, one for mission-critical systems and one for geographic redundancy. It passed the audit and significantly reduced compliance findings in internal audits, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in remediation. It also has 100% SLA uptime and can now go after a wider range of government-regulated work. In their CIO’s words, operating within Ark’s facilities is “an automatic green check.” Full case study: f.mtr.cool/w7tqf07qs4 #Ark #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CMMC #Compliance #DataCenters #ArkAdvantage

Now leasing 1.2 MW of capacity in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ark’s Green Bay data center offers Midwest enterprises flexible options, from shared space to dedicated halls with their own UPS and electrical infrastructure. The facility delivers an approximately 40% lower cost of operations than major markets such as Chicago, along with 2N power, N+1 cooling, SOC 2, PCI, CMMC and HIPAA compliance, and low-latency on-ramps to AWS and Azure. Organizations planning Midwest growth are reserving capacity in advance, and space can be secured now. To reserve space, contact our team: arkdna.com/data-centers/data… #Ark #DataCenters #Colocation #GreenBay #Wisconsin #DigitalInfrastructure #ArkAdvantage

As hospitals adopt AI for real-time monitoring and diagnostics, the infrastructure behind it has to be fast and secure. Keeping patient data regional improves speed, simplifies compliance with regulations like POPIA, and gives healthcare teams tighter control over where sensitive information lives. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's worth asking: does your infrastructure protect patient data? If keeping patient data secure and compliant is already on your radar, let's have a quick conversation: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #HealthcareIT #HIPAA #DataSecurity #ArkAdvantage #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCenters #Ark

A more secure tomorrow depends on the decisions manufacturers make today. That's what brings us to Werner's headquarters in Appleton for the Cybersecurity Summit. If you're here, let's connect. We'd like to hear what's on your team's list and talk through how you're protecting your operations. Book a time: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Manufacturing #AppletonWI #Ark #ArkAdvantage

Proud to be a Nutanix partner! Last month Nutanix was named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Server Virtualization Platforms, placed highest of all vendors on Ability to Execute. That matters to us because Nutanix is the foundation of Ark Cloud. With many IT teams rethinking virtualization after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, a dedicated cloud on a proven platform, backed by our Nutanix Champion Partner team, is a clear path forward. Read more  arkdna.com/resources/blogs/n… #Ark #Nutanix #Gartner #DedicatedCloud #Virtualization #ArkAdvantage

In 1843, Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm meant for a machine. Today, her legacy lives in the cloud, networks, and systems that keep the world running, including the infrastructure we build and support at Ark. This #AdaLovelaceDay, we're celebrating two women carrying her spark forward: ⚡Azhley Baker joined Ark in 2018 and grew from Client Support into Private Cloud Services, leading client migrations and disaster recovery. She now steps into a new role as Product Manager, shaping what Ark builds next. ⚡ Emma Pagsuyoin is an IT Support Specialist keeping our clients up and running. She's CompTIA Network+ certified and pursuing a joint BS/MS in Engineering Physics and Electrical & Computer Engineering. Swipe to see what sparked their STEM journeys. What was yours? 👇 #AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInSTEM #WomenInTech #Ark

Ark will be at Werner's headquarters in Appleton on Oct. 15 for Werner's Cybersecurity Summit. The agenda covers AI security, critical infrastructure, and IT/OT cybersecurity. Those are the same issues manufacturers bring to us when they're deciding where their systems should run and how to protect them. Attending? Let's connect. arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #Manufacturing #AppletonWI #Ark #ArkAdvantage

Thanks for connecting with us in Las Vegas Great conversations this week in Vegas with operators, investors, and partners shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Missed us there? Let's still find time to talk. arkdna.com/contact/schedule-… #infraSTRUCTURE2026 #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCenters #AI

For public sector work, compliance is the entry requirement. We build infrastructure with security as the starting point, meeting the ITAR and CMMC standards that government and defense workloads demand. If your organization is navigating strict compliance requirements, let's have a discussion: arkdna.com/contact/schedule-…   #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #DigitalInfrastructure #ITAR #CMMC #ArkAdvantage #DataCenters #Ark #Compliance