'Trying to get your arms around infinity'

CorKat offers hosting, cloud computing, access to high-speed IP networks, remote server space, desktop management and the ability to replicate data off-site, among other products. Compared to the bigger guys -- Google and Yahoo, for instance -- the duo consider CorKat a "boutique" data center that's smaller nevertheless offers similar services.

Security is extensive to protect client data. And everything from the servers to the fiber running to and from the business is backed with redundant power -- massive batteries, a generator and more -- and replications to prevent information loss or stalls in service.

CorKat's target market is small- and medium-sized businesses throughout Northern Colorado, however they will as well work with companies worldwide of any size.

"I don't care if you're Apple. I don't care if you're Microsoft," Cox said. "It's your identity," and regardless of preference, CorKat can tailor services, he said.

The company is as well interested in pairing with school districts and municipal governments, or those entities faced with limited budgets and a need to constantly update research, Grundy said. All clients, he said, have the option to lease hardware and software and potentially save thousands over time.