BOISE, Idaho, March 18, 2025 — ark data centers, an enterprise class provider of digital infrastructure, today announced expanded investment in the Idaho Internet Exchange (IdahoIX), further strengthening the Pacific Northwest’s digital backbone. Building on its successful launch in 2023, IdahoIX operates from ark’s carrier-dense Boise data center and has emerged as a crucial interconnection point for the region’s growing digital economy.
“The continued growth of IdahoIX demonstrates our commitment to advancing the Pacific Northwest’s digital infrastructure backbone and fostering technological growth in the region,” said Gabriel Unruh, VP of Marketing & Product Strategy at ark data centers. “By providing this crucial internet exchange point, we’re helping to keep local traffic local, reducing latency, and creating a more resilient internet ecosystem for businesses and residents across the region.”
Key features of the Idaho Internet Exchange include:
- Immediate availability of 1GbE and 10GbE port options
- Carrier neutral Boise Data Center, owned and operated by ark data centers
- Cost-effective connectivity solutions with straightforward pricing
- Community-driven approach to network expansion
The exchange continues to welcome new participants to its growing ecosystem of connected organizations. Carriers, content providers, and enterprises can leverage ark’s robust carrier presence to enhance their connectivity options.
This expansion aligns with ark data centers’ broader strategy of strengthening digital infrastructure in key edge markets across the United States, supporting regional economic development and technological advancement.
For more information about IdahoIX and participation opportunities, visit idahoix.net.
About ark data centers
ark data centers is an enterprise-class digital infrastructure provider delivering high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of today’s data-intensive enterprises. Our purpose-built, owned-and-operated data centers are engineered to meet the highest standards of security and compliance, offering critical power capacities designed for high-performance and mission-critical workloads. With 24/7 monitoring, industry-leading uptime, and carrier-neutral connectivity, ark data centers is the trusted partner enterprises rely on to drive their digital transformation and meet the demands of tomorrow, today.
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