Managed Services Leader Helps Start-Up Maximize Internal Resources and Minimize Corporate Costs
 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 2, 2009) – Peak 10, Inc., the leading independent data center operator and managed services provider, announced today the addition of Embark Healthcare, Inc. to its growing customer portfolio. Peak 10 will furnish Embark Healthcare with a complete hardware, network, storage and backup solution, as well as Microsoft hosted applications, customized managed services and secure hosting out of Peak 10’s world-class Jacksonville facility.

“We looked at a number of technology options, including an in-house solution, but we were impressed by Peak 10's level of support, customer service and ability to deliver a complete, tailored IT infrastructure solution,” said Michelle Mercer, chief operations officer for Embark Healthcare. “As a start-up company, we appreciate Peak 10's ability to scale solutions and support to meet our increasing needs down the road. With Peak 10's help, we can accelerate our business launch and confidently ensure the around-the-clock accessibility and security of our customers' important information.”

Daytona Beach-based Embark Healthcare’s programs offer simple solutions to ensure a patient’s healthcare wishes will be respected when the patient is no longer able to speak for him or herself and ease the difficulty involved in the myriad of activities required after the passing of a loved one. The company’s Advance Directives Clearinghouse is a comprehensive online and telephonic resource with all of the information and legally current forms to help create, store, access and maximize the enforceability of a person’s advance directive. Its Heir Registry aids with the communication of issues that come up after a loved one has passed with a secured, confidential, electronic repository for tracking the location of assets and other important items or documents in addition to the storing of important messages to loved ones.

“Embark Healthcare specializes in the development, transfer and maintenance of highly-sensitive, critical information and thus requires the utmost in accessibility and security,” said Mike Stockwell, vice president and general manager of Peak 10 Jacksonville. “Our team worked closely with Embark’s internal IT staff to create a customized solution which we will continue to support, allowing them to accelerate business growth by focusing internal resources on sales and operations. We are excited to be working with Embark and helping to advance its growth and success.”

Peak 10 Jacksonville’s managed IT and data center services improve reliability, increase revenue growth, lower costs and maximize internal resources for customers while keeping their valuable information technology assets close to the business. Peak 10 combines its secure network, high-tech data centers and portfolio of managed services with localized engineering and support to serve market-leading companies nationwide. The company owns and operates multiple data centers in nine key markets that include Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Ga.; Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.; Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Louisville, Ky.; and Richmond, Va.
 
About Embark Healthcare, Inc.
Embark Healthcare seeks to improve the end-of-life process for patients, families, loved-ones and caregivers by making the exchange of vital information a simple task during a time of bereavement. Embark’s Advance Directives Clearinghouse together with the Heir Registry enables people to develop, update, store and provide easy access for friends and family to all legal documents and important information regarding their passing and final healthcare needs. To learn more, visit www.embarkhealth.com.
 
About Peak 10, Inc.
Peak 10 is the leading independent data center operator and managed services provider, delivering scalable, economical and reliable solutions for hosting and managing complex information technology infrastructure. Its team of experts embraces the industry's evolving technologies by adopting and tailoring solutions such as virtualization and cloud services as part of its robust managed services offering. The company's strong customer, financial stability, geographic diversity and technical strength attracts market-leading companies such as LendingTree, Rivals.com, Global Knowledge, Pergo, Healthways, Churchill Downs and The Fresh Market. Peak 10 is SAS70 Type II compliant and helps companies meet the requirements of various regulatory compliance acts such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), HIPAA, PCI and Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLBA). For more information on data center solutions from Peak 10, visit www.peak10.com.