Team Discussion

Speed • Reliability • Innovation

5ms, The Evolution of Edge Computing Infrastructure

At 5MS, we’ve reimagined data center architecture to meet the demands of tomorrow’s real-time applications. Our edge-first approach brings computing power closer to users, eliminating the latency barriers that traditional infrastructure imposes on performance-critical workloads.

34+

Years Experience

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Latency

100%

Uptime

Passionate – Dedicated – Transparent

The Team

Arman Khalili
Arman Khalili, Founder & CEO

Arman brings over 33 years of expertise in Internet infrastructure. Before founding 5ms, he served as the Founder & CEO of Evocative, transforming the company from a single data center in 2017 to a nationally recognized platform with over 21 sites, encompassing 1.2 million square feet and 100 MW+ capacity. Previously, Arman founded CentralColo, later rebranded as Element Critical, a national wholesale provider with more than 150 MW of capacity in 2015.

Throughout his career, Arman has held executive leadership roles at organizations such as Level 3 Communications and Black Lotus and founded several companies, including Sirius ISP, UnitedLayer, NextLayer, and Musicbank, where he served as CTO and Co-founder. Between 1989 and 1993, he held senior consulting positions at NeXT Computers, Apple, and Notable Computers. Arman earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from San Francisco State University and is a frequent lecturer at SFSU, CSUN, and UCLA.

He resides in Los Angeles and San Francisco with his wife and three sons.

Mohamed Arab
Mohamed Arab, Co-Founder & CISO

Mohamed is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years of experience in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, IT project management, software development, and infrastructure optimization. He has led large-scale digital transformations, including migrating legacy applications to the cloud, enhancing security frameworks, optimizing IT operations, and integrating AI-driven solutions to improve business intelligence and customer engagement.

Before founding 5ms, Mohamed founded and served as CTO at RackAlley, where he built and scaled the company’s cloud and managed services offerings. He has also held executive leadership roles at Evocative and Hivelocity, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Throughout his career, he has successfully scaled teams, mentored technology leaders, and fostered high-performance engineering cultures. Mohamed holds a Master of Science in Engineering and combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive business growth and operational excellence.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

Responsive • Resilient • Results-Driven

Infrastructure That Anticipates Your Needs

Our team of specialists monitors your environment 24/7/365, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact performance. With over three decades of data center expertise, we’ve engineered redundancy at every level—from power and cooling to network connectivity—ensuring your applications remain online even when the unexpected occurs.

Reliable Infrastructure, Trusted Relationships

We build impactful relationships by delivering mission-critical data center solutions that support enterprise growth, performance, and uptime.

34+ years of experience

With over 34 years in the data center industry, we’ve helped businesses optimize their infrastructure strategy—from edge deployments to hyperscale environments.

Tier-1 Services, Proven Performance

Our top-rated services include secure colocation, redundant power and cooling, carrier-neutral connectivity, and 24/7 on-site support—trusted by clients across industries.

Optimize Your Digital Infrastructure At Every Level

Our edge computing platform integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure while future-proofing your capabilities for emerging technologies. With dedicated architecture specialists and 24/7 operations support, we ensure your transition to 5MS is smooth and delivers immediate performance improvements.

Powering Performance. Delivering Uptime.

At 5ms.io, we provide enterprise-grade data center solutions designed for speed, security, and scalability. From colocation and private cages to cloud interconnects and edge deployments—our infrastructure is built to meet today’s digital demands.