ark data centers (formerly Involta)

Nutanix · Colocation

Owned Tier 3 data centers in second-tier US markets with colocation, cloud and managed security. Moved its cloud to Nutanix in 2026 and positions it as a VMware alternative.

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Where ark data centers (formerly Involta) fits

Path 1Renew direct—
Path 2Hosted VMware—
Path 3Proxmox VE—
Path 4ANutanixPrimary
Path 4BMicrosoft on-prem—
Path 5Hyperscaler—
Path 6Cloud-native—
CyberResilienceAdjacent

Strengths

Nutanix Champion Elevate Service Provider Partner (February 2026), positioned as an alternative for organizations leaving VMware under Broadcom. [1]
Colocation from half and third cabinets, up to 15 kW per cabinet, with direct liquid cooling. Supplier-stated
Managed detection and response (SentinelOne) from an in-house SOC. Supplier-stated
PCI, HITRUST and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance frameworks. Supplier-stated

Fit constraints

Regional footprint; not a fit for multi-region or global needs. IQ4hire view
Confirm whether any VMware hosting remains and under whose license. IQ4hire view

Best for

Regional mid-market organizations leaving VMware for Nutanix
Companies with aging on-site cooling or power that want to colocate
Buyers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Idaho or Arizona

Look elsewhere when

FedRAMP ATO is a hard requirement — compare DataBank
The goal is to stay on VMware long term

Ask before you sign

Nutanix migration plan and timeline
Which data center and DR site
Colocation power pricing and growth path

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Sources

ark data centers — Nutanix partnership announcement · 2026-02-05

Last verified November 13, 2026 · Not yet reviewed by the supplier. · ark data centers (formerly Involta) website ↗

How to read these briefs. "Strengths" and "fit constraints" describe fit for a VMware or Broadcom decision, not overall quality. Numbered items link to a dated public source. "Supplier-stated" items are the supplier's own description. "IQ4hire view" items are our independent positioning. Supplier capabilities, pricing and partner status change often — confirm directly before contracting.

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