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7 Key Insights Powering Cloud Services at Skyscape

7 Key Insights Powering Cloud Services at Skyscape by Ark Data Centres, 16th February 2015

In 2012 Skyscape Cloud Services was founded to provide a range of highly secure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings to public sector organisations. Thanks to its partnership with Ark, the Company quickly achieved the highest level of Pan Government Accreditation (PGA) possible for its G-Cloud services –…

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The Seven-Year Itch: Can You Avoid It?

The Seven-Year Itch: Can You Avoid It? by Ark Data Centres, 11th February 2015

Just like a marriage, factors like commitment, hard work and cooperation are the backbone to any outsourcing relationship. When preparing for that first date with a data centre provider, it pays to remember that you’re not just buying a technology solution. Truth is you’ll be entering into a long term…

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Bath Spa student recognised for creative thinking in new Award

Bath Spa student recognised for creative thinking in new Award by Ark Data Centres, 7th January 2015

Third year Philosophy and Ethics student Alex Fermor has been announced as the winner of the Creative Thinking Award for his idea ‘The Authentic Mind Machine’. The Creative Thinking Award established by Bath Spa University in partnership with Ark Data Centres, was launched in September and aimed to challenge students…

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Former MI5 chief Baroness Manningham-Buller officiates at the launch of an Ark

Former MI5 chief Baroness Manningham-Buller officiates at the launch of an Ark by Ark Data Centres, 11th December 2014

ARK, the leading provider of high integrity data centres, has officially launched its latest 36 acre Data Centre Campus at Cody Park in Farnborough, Hampshire. The first 4.5MW already built and selling fast, phase two building works are underway adding a further 9MW of capacity at the Cody Park Campus.…

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Ark Data Centres Enriches Data Centre Connectivity with Zayo Dark Fibre

Ark Data Centres Enriches Data Centre Connectivity with Zayo Dark Fibre by Ark Data Centres, 8th December 2014

Ark Data Centres (“Ark”), dedicated to the design, construction and operation of UK data centres, has announced an agreement with Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ZAYO), an international provider of fibre-based Bandwidth Infrastructure services, to expand its data centre connectivity. Extending an agreement previously held with Geo Networks Ltd (“Geo”), acquired…

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Ministry of Defence Enhances Energy Efficiency with Ark Data Centres

Ministry of Defence Enhances Energy Efficiency with Ark Data Centres by Ark Data Centres, 1st December 2014

Ark Data Centres, which designs, constructs and operates the UK’s most efficient data centres, today announced that it is implementing a new state-of-the-art data centre solution for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) at Corsham in Wiltshire. This major consolidation and centralisation project may generate significant savings to the public purse…

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Ark Data Centres Selects WiredRE for US Market Representation

Ark Data Centres Selects WiredRE for US Market Representation by Ark Data Centres, 24th November 2014

Las Vegas, Nevada / Corsham, UK (Nov, 24th 2014) — Ark Data Centres in Hampshire and Wiltshire, UK, has selected Wired Real Estate Group (“WiredRE”) to strengthen its presence in the US market by collaborating with Wired Real Estate Group (“WiredRE”) for cloud, colocation, and data center market strategy and…

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Ark puts to sea to support the Atlantic Forces Rowing Challenge

Ark puts to sea to support the Atlantic Forces Rowing Challenge by Ark Data Centres, 17th November 2014

FOUR serving MoD personnel (2 men and 2 women) from The Royal Air Force 216 Squadron and 47 Squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, are to embark on one of the world’s greatest and toughest expeditions. Ark is pleased to sponsor them in this endeavour. The Atlantic Forces team set…

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Former MI5 chief Baroness Manningham-Buller officiates at the launch of an Ark

Former MI5 chief Baroness Manningham-Buller officiates at the launch of an Ark by Ark Data Centres, 17th November 2014

ARK, the leading provider of high integrity data centres, has officially launched its latest 36 acre Data Centre Campus at Cody Park in Farnborough, Hampshire. The first 4.5MW already built and selling fast, phase two building works are underway adding a further 9MW of capacity at the Cody Park Campus.…

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Ark Data Centres’ Team ‘Raw Hide’ Hits the Tarmac to Raise £10k for Hospital Charities

Ark Data Centres’ Team ‘Raw Hide’ Hits the Tarmac to Raise £10k for Hospital Charities by Ark Data Centres, 17th November 2014

On 15 August, 25 volunteers from local business Ark Data Centres along with its partners Axis, AVK, H Sweet, ITS, JCA and Norland undertook Exercise ‘Raw Hide’, a charity bike ride. With the sole aim of completing the pre-arranged route of over 90 miles in one day (9-10 hours), the…

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Completion of Data Centre P1 marks latest milestone in Ark’s growth

Completion of Data Centre P1 marks latest milestone in Ark’s growth by Ark Data Centres, 17th November 2014

Ark Data Centres has today announced that the latest data centre module at its Spring Park campus is now fully operational, following a successful customer handover. The third module at Ark’s Data Centre P1 facility has been delivered on schedule and on budget following an 18 week construction period, setting…

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Data centre pioneer dons a giant moustache to raise money for men’s health charity, Movember

Data centre pioneer dons a giant moustache to raise money for men’s health charity, Movember by Ark Data Centres, 7th November 2014

Proving that data centres are not boring, Ark Data Centres has erected a giant moustache (“Mo”) at its site in Hampshire, in support of men’s health charity Movember. Designed to support awareness for men’s health issues, the Mo will also raise money via Ark’s social media feeds. The Company will…

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