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Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Hyperscale

Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Rackspace to deliver fanatical support for VMware Cloud on AWS
Virtualisation

Rackspace to deliver fanatical support for VMware Cloud on AWS

Rackspace announced that it intends to offer Fanatical Support for VMware Cloud on AWS through VMware's Managed Service Provider (MSP) program early n.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Rackspace adopts VMware's cloud foundation
Virtualisation

Rackspace adopts VMware's cloud foundation

The project is designed to deliver a Software Defined Data Centre with enhanced lifecycle management capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering
Data Protection

Rackspace puts focus on data protection & compliance with newest offering

Managed cloud provider Rackspace has moved further into the cybersecurity market with a new data protection and compliance solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud
DataCentre infrastructure

SwiftStack's 4 steps to moving enterprise data to the cloud

The benefits of cloud storage are obvious, but large data volumes can present significant challenges - SwiftStack have provided some simple steps.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Exclusive: Rackspace launches support for Microsoft Azure Stack
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Rackspace launches support for Microsoft Azure Stack

Rackspace will offer 24x7 operational support and expertise for the solution, with support for deployments and the associated workloads.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Rackspace secures strategic channel partnership with AWS
Digital Transformation

Rackspace secures strategic channel partnership with AWS

​Rackspace have sealed a channel relationship with Amazon Web Services in a move it says will streamline the process for customers moving to AWS.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
EU a hive of opportunity – two more data centres opened in Europe
Distributed Denial of Service

EU a hive of opportunity – two more data centres opened in Europe

OVH and Rackspace have opened data centres in London and Frankfurt respectively, with the former saying Brexit hasn't harmed the tech industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Rackspace completes acquisition of ERP company TriCore Solutions
Virtualisation

Rackspace completes acquisition of ERP company TriCore Solutions

Rackspace completes acquisition of TriCore Solutions to deliver managed services for enterprise applications. #cloudcomputing.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal
Hyperscale

Rackspace shakes up cloud strategy in new $4.3 billion deal

Rackspace is set to become a private company under a USD $4.3 billion deal with Apollo Global Management, aiming for growth in the managed cloud industry.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Construction of 'green' data centers to continue to surge
Hyperscale

Construction of 'green' data centers to continue to surge

Surge in eco-friendly data centres set amid soaring demand for containerised solutions, Technavio report reveals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Rackspace delivers managed private cloud - in any data center
Private Cloud

Rackspace delivers managed private cloud - in any data center

Backspace has launched an OpenStack everywhere initiative, offering enterprises fully managed private clouds in any data center.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
Rackspace opens up Fanatical Support for AWS to ANZ market
Hyperscale

Rackspace opens up Fanatical Support for AWS to ANZ market

Rackspace has announced Fanatical Support for AWS for local businesses, with AWS cloud customer Simpology already taking advantage of the offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Singaporean businesses facing challenges in multi-cloud approach
Multi-cloud

Singaporean businesses facing challenges in multi-cloud approach

Singaporean companies expect to use an average of four or five cloud service providers by 2018 and while there are benefits, there are also challenges.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Rackspace Technology (Rackspace) stories

NZ cloud software company picks Rackspace to manage AWS infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

NZ cloud software company picks Rackspace to manage AWS infrastructure

Rackspace chosen to manage LINQ's AWS Cloud infrastructure for its SaaS tool; migration completed 4 months faster than anticipated.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Rackspace brings new cloud applications services on board Microsoft Azure
Hyperscale

Rackspace brings new cloud applications services on board Microsoft Azure

Rackspace is bringing more of its services to Microsoft Azure, with the release of new Managed Application Services to the platform.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Kiwi aviation firm cites Rackspace as key tool in operational automation
Digital Transformation

Kiwi aviation firm cites Rackspace as key tool in operational automation

Takeflite, a Kiwi-based travel tech company, has taken operational automation and digital transformation under its wings, using Rackspace as its tool.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016