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# Summit

> Summit is a managed infrastructure and application hosting provider focused on private cloud, multi-tenant cloud, colocation, dedicated servers, cybersecurity, networking, disaster recovery, and hosted business applications for organizations that need performance, compliance, and 24/7 support.

Use this file as a curated guide to Summit's public service, case-study, support, and resource pages. Start with the Pages section for current offerings, the Case Studies section for outcomes, and the Resources section for deeper explainers and migration guidance.

## Pages
- [Private Cloud](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/private-cloud/): Managed single-tenant private cloud with VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox, designed around predictable pricing, dedicated resources, geo-redundancy, and Summit-run operations.
- [Hyper-V Private Cloud](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/hyper-v-private-cloud/): Microsoft-aligned private cloud for VMware-exit and Azure-adjacent teams that want stable pricing, free migration help, and fully managed Hyper-V.
- [Proxmox Private Cloud](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/proxmox-private-cloud/): Open-source private cloud option for teams prioritizing flexibility, lower licensing overhead, and freedom from vendor lock-in.
- [VMware Private Cloud](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/vmware-private-cloud/): Managed VMware environment for organizations that still need vSphere continuity, enterprise operations, and 24/7 expert support.
- [Multi-Tenant Cloud](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/enterprise-cloud/): Logically isolated managed cloud for business-critical workloads that need cost-efficient scale, Summit-operated infrastructure, and strong storage/network options.
- [Managed Kubernetes](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/managed-kubernetes/): Summit-operated Kubernetes infrastructure for teams that want help with cluster setup, monitoring, CI/CD, and resilient container operations.
- [Colocation](https://summithq.com/services/data-center-services/colocation/): Rack, cage, and high-density colocation backed by uptime SLAs, strong compliance posture, cloud and carrier interconnects, and 24/7 support.
- [Dedicated Servers](https://summithq.com/services/data-center-services/dedicated-servers/): Custom bare-metal servers built to spec with Summit-managed hardware operations, connectivity, portal visibility, and on-site support.
- [Mac Hosting](https://summithq.com/services/data-center-services/mac-hosting/): Enterprise Mac hosting for Apple development, CI/CD, and remote-access Mac workloads in professionally managed data centers.
- [Managed Firewall](https://summithq.com/services/cybersecurity/managed-firewall/): Summit-run firewall service focused on secure network edge management, high availability, and ongoing operational oversight.
- [DDoS Mitigation](https://summithq.com/services/cybersecurity/ddos-mitigation/): Network-layer DDoS protection with automatic scrubbing, support for volumetric and application attacks, and human response around the clock.
- [Managed Backup](https://summithq.com/services/disaster-recovery/managed-backup/): Managed backup and recovery service built around ransomware resilience, rapid restore capability, and policy-based protection for critical data.
- [DRaaS](https://summithq.com/services/disaster-recovery/disaster-recovery-as-a-service/): Managed disaster recovery with replication, app-level RTO/RPO targets, annual failover testing, and continuity planning.
- [QuickBooks Hosting](https://summithq.com/services/application-hosting/quickbooks-hosting/): Intuit-authorized QuickBooks hosting with remote access, daily backups, strong security controls, and 24/7 application support.
- [Sage Hosting](https://summithq.com/services/application-hosting/sage-cloud-hosting/): Hosted Sage environments for accounting, payroll, ERP, and CRM workloads with cross-device access, backups, MFA, and around-the-clock support.

## Case Studies
- [37signals Cloud Repatriation and Colocation](https://summithq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/37signals-Case-Study-Cloud-Repatriation-Colocation-Cloud-Exit-Summit.pdf): PDF case study on a cloud-exit program into Summit-managed data centers, emphasizing multimillion-dollar savings, colocation, networking, and disaster recovery.
- [Health Payment Systems](https://summithq.com/case-study-hps/): Healthcare-oriented success story about scaling infrastructure, supporting a distributed workforce, and maintaining compliance-sensitive operations.
- [AI Recruiting Platform](https://summithq.com/case-study-ai-recruiting-platform/): Case study on moving AI and GPU-heavy workloads from AWS to Summit infrastructure for lower costs, better support, and more processing capacity.
- [Ars Technica](https://summithq.com/case-study-ars-technica/): Customer story centered on reliable data-center operations, responsive support, and Summit's role in reducing operational burden.
- [SciPlay](https://summithq.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SciPlay-Case-Study.pdf): PDF case study on targeted infrastructure optimizations that produced meaningful cost or efficiency gains.
- [Picsart](https://summithq.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Picsart-Case-Study-Colocation-Object-Storage-Dedicated-GPU-Servers-Summit.pdf): PDF case study on handling rapid growth, hybrid infrastructure design, and reducing public-cloud cost pressure for media or AI-heavy workloads.
- [DePaul University](https://summithq.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DePaul-University-Case-Study-Colocation-Disaster-Recovery-Private-Cloud-Summit.pdf): PDF case study on higher-education infrastructure spanning colocation, disaster recovery, and private cloud support.
- [New Relic](https://summithq.com/case-study-newrelic/): Case study on high-density colocation, advanced networking, BGP, and remote-hands support that helped reduce operational overhead.

## Resources
- [Infrastructure Design / Professional IT Services](https://summithq.com/services/professional-it-services/infrastructure-design/): Architecture and planning resource for organizations redesigning or modernizing infrastructure around business, performance, and support requirements.
- [How Virtualization Improves Cloud Scalability](https://summithq.com/scalability-in-cloud-computing/): Educational explainer on how virtualization improves elasticity, utilization, and cloud scalability.
- [Shared Responsibility Model (Security & Infrastructure)](https://summithq.com/shared-responsibility-model-puts-hard-conversations-first/): Governance and security article on clearly dividing provider and customer responsibilities across cloud and managed services.
- [On-Premise vs Cloud Hosting](https://summithq.com/on-premise-vs-cloud-hosting/): Comparison guide for evaluating cost, control, scalability, and operational tradeoffs between local infrastructure and hosted/cloud models.
- [How Hyper-V Can Replace VMware](https://summithq.com/how-hyper-v-can-replace-vmware/): Detailed VMware-exit guide covering licensing changes, migration planning, platform comparison, and Microsoft ecosystem alignment.
- [You Don't Have to Migrate Off VMware](https://summithq.com/you-dont-have-to-migrate-off-vmware/): Perspective piece explaining when staying on VMware can still make strategic sense if infrastructure is rightsized carefully.
- [VMware vSphere to Hyper-V Migration Overview (PDF)](https://summithq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VMware-to-Hyper-V-Migration-Overview.pdf): Technical PDF describing Summit's staged, backup-based migration methodology from VMware to Hyper-V with rollback planning.
- [Reduce Operating Costs: Assess IT Infrastructure](https://summithq.com/reduce-operating-costs-assess-infrastructure-then-payroll/): Cost-optimization article arguing that infrastructure rightsizing can reduce operating expense before headcount cuts.
- [Cloud Migration](https://summithq.com/services/cloud-hosting/cloud-migration/): Managed migration service page covering cloud adoption, cloud repatriation, hybrid moves, and Summit's seven-step delivery process.
- [Compliance Services (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS)](https://summithq.com/services/professional-it-services/security-compliance-support/): Resource for organizations that need infrastructure and operational support aligned to common compliance requirements.
- [Microsoft 365 Backup](https://summithq.com/prevent-data-disasters-with-deft-backup-m365/): Backup resource for Microsoft 365 focused on immutable protection, retention flexibility, secure restores, and compliance-sensitive operations.
- [What is Cloud Data Backup?](https://summithq.com/what-is-cloud-data-backup/): Introductory backup explainer comparing public, private, and hybrid backup approaches and their tradeoffs.
- [Cloud Protects Data from Natural Disasters](https://summithq.com/cloud-protects-data-natural-disasters-more/): Resilience article showing how off-site hosting and backup reduce risk from weather, outages, theft, and other physical disruptions.
- [Dedicated Servers & Colocation (SSAE 18, PCI)](https://summithq.com/dedicated-servers-and-colocation-services/): Introductory article on why dedicated servers and colocation can improve compliance, uptime, and scalability versus in-house infrastructure.
- [Data Center Services Overview](https://summithq.com/services/data-center-services/): Hub page for colocation, dedicated servers, Mac hosting, migration, connectivity, remote hands, and storage services.
- [Data Center Migration](https://summithq.com/services/data-center-services/data-center-migration/): Managed migration page for moving workloads among cloud, colocation, and on-prem environments with detailed planning and risk control.
- [Chicago Data Center](https://summithq.com/data-centers/chicago-illinois-data-center/): Facility page for Summit's Chicago location, including power, cooling, network, security, support, compliance, and tour information.
- [Summit + Deft Acquisition](https://summithq.com/summit-deft-embarking-on-a-new-chapter-together/): Company news page explaining how the Deft acquisition expanded Summit's data center, cloud, and networking capabilities.
- [Summit + HorizonIQ Acquisition](https://summithq.com/expanding-what-we-can-build-together/): Company news page explaining how the HorizonIQ acquisition expanded Summit's automation expertise and created a stronger platform for hybrid cloud, AI workloads, colocation, and VMware migration solutions.

## Metadata
- [Sitemap Index](https://summithq.com/sitemap_index.xml): XML sitemap index for crawler discovery and freshness cues across Summit's public URLs.
- [Contact Summit](https://summithq.com/contact-us/): Main page for routing sales, support, abuse, and general questions to the correct Summit team.
- [Homepage](https://summithq.com/): High-level overview of Summit's managed infrastructure and application hosting offerings, support model, and trust signals.