Garden City tech firm acquires North Carolina company

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Ark Technology Consultants, a consulting and technology firm headquartered in Garden City, has acquired 5S Technologies, a provider of professional and managed information technology services.

According to Ark Technology Consultants, this acquisition is the company’s third since the firm was founded in late 2021.

“The business growth taking place in North and South Carolina is remarkable,” Walter Cook, CEO of Art Technology Consultants, said in a written statement.

Cook said that Mike Shook, the founder and CEO of 5S Technologies “is the right person to be leading our efforts in the market and helping us to further the growth of Ark Technology Consultants.

“Between Mike’s leadership and his team at 5S Technologies, we have broadened our Nutanix Champion partnership as well as our Security Solutions,” Cook added. “This acquisition is strategic for Ark and provides a larger platform for further expansion.”

Shook said that he had considered a number of options for 5S Technologies prior to the acquisition.

“After speaking with multiple buyers, it was clear Ark Technology Consultants was the best fit for our employees and customers,” Shook said in a written statement.

He said that Cook “and his team have a vision that aligns with our guiding principles. I look forward to working with the Ark team as VP of the Carolina’s and continuing to bring technology solutions and services to an expanding client base.”

In addition to North Carolina and New York, Ark also has operations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.