Hybrid cloud
Every workload where it runs best.
Bring private cloud, public cloud, on-premises and edge together as one connected environment. We place workloads based on security, performance and cost requirements, then operate across your infrastructure with one accountable team.
Most enterprises already run hybrid. Few run it as one system.
Hybrid
One estate, every environment, run by one team
Workload-aware placement
Every application assessed on security, performance, compliance and cost, then placed on the environment that serves it best.
Governed private foundation
Regulated data, systems of record and steady-state workloads on VMware Cloud Foundation, isolated, resilient and operated by Rackspace.
Public cloud flexibility
Elastic, cloud-native and burst workloads on the hyperscalers that suit them, managed by the same team that runs your private cloud.
Private connectivity
Connect private environments, data centers and public cloud through dedicated, high-performance links.
Consistent security
Apply security architecture, threat detection and compliance controls across your hybrid environment.
Cost visibility
View private and public cloud spend together to inform FinOps and workload placement decisions.
Choice
Vendor-neutral by design
Why Hybrid?
Real-world workloads. The right environment for each.
Electronic medical records and clinical systems
Keep Epic and critical clinical applications on private infrastructure for predictable performance, while using public cloud for patient-facing services and analytics.
Banking, payments and fraud detection
Run core banking and transaction processing on governed private cloud, with public cloud capacity for fraud analytics, digital banking and changing demand.
Ecommerce and seasonal demand
Keep core commerce systems on stable infrastructure while scaling storefronts, checkout services and customer experiences in public cloud during peak periods.
AI inference and enterprise data
Run AI models and agents close to sensitive enterprise data on private infrastructure, with access to public cloud AI services and GPU capacity as needed.
Manufacturing and industrial operations
Process equipment data and run production systems at the edge for low-latency decisions, with centralized analytics and management across facilities.
Enterprise applications and modernization
Run SAP, Oracle and other business-critical platforms where performance and control matter, while modernizing applications and extending services into public cloud.
Hybrid cloud expertise
Deep expertise across every major cloud. One team to make it all work together.
Rackspace Technology combines decades of managed private cloud experience with deep expertise across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and VMware. We help enterprises design, connect and operate complex hybrid environments, bringing together the right infrastructure, platforms and services for every workload.
From modernizing business-critical applications to connecting data and scaling AI across environments, our teams bring the engineering expertise and operational experience to make it all work together. We manage security, governance, performance and cost across your hybrid estate, helping you reduce complexity, maintain control and continuously optimize as business needs evolve.
Years
Cloud Engineers
Cloud Certifications
Private cloud models
We helped pioneer managed private cloud, and we’ve run it every day for 25 years
Dedicated
Physically isolated infrastructure for workloads that require it.
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Multi-Tenant
Shared VMware Cloud Foundation with isolated environments and capacity on demand.
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Bare Metal
Dedicated physical servers without a virtualization layer for performance-intensive workloads.
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Sovereign
Private cloud designed for strict data residency, control and sovereignty requirements.
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On-Premises
Private cloud operated by Rackspace in your data center or at the edge.
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Enterprise AI Cloud
Full-stack enterprise AI infrastructure and operations, from applications and agents to infrastructure.
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Operating model
Build. Operate. Innovate.
Build
Engineered around your workloads
Architecture, capacity, network and compliance are designed around your requirements, with migration planned by the team that will operate the environment.
Operate
Run like it's our own
Rackspace manages governance, security, reliability, performance and cost 24x7x365, with defined service levels and one team accountable for the environment.
Innovate
Updated as technology advances
New platform releases, hardware generations and AI capabilities are evaluated and introduced as production-ready, keeping your environment current as requirements change.
All the pain has been removed from our usual processes. Now it all works like it should — which, most importantly, allows us to focus on our clinical work and our patients.
- Dr Simon Edwards
Divisional Medical Director, CNWL
customer success
Predictable costs and protected patient data for an NHS trust
Industries
Trusted expertise for industries where the stakes are the highest
Healthcare
Epic and clinical platforms kept available, patient data protected, and a governed foundation ready to move AI from pilot to the point of care.
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Financial services
Core banking and payments modernized with proven recovery, data control and the audit evidence regulators expect, so AI can follow safely.
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Public sector
Sovereign, accredited cloud for citizen services, run by cleared teams, with the control to modernize today and adopt AI when you’re ready.
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Enterprise AI Cloud
Enterprise AI, across your hybrid environment
Run AI workloads where they deliver the most value. Keep sensitive data and inference close to your systems on private cloud, leverage public cloud for elastic capacity and AI services, and deploy at the edge for real-time decisions. Rackspace Enterprise AI Cloud brings these environments together, giving you the flexibility, control and managed operations to scale AI into production.
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Put every workload where it works best.
Tell us what you run today, where it runs and which requirements it needs to meet. A Rackspace hybrid cloud expert will help map your workloads across private cloud, public cloud, on-premises and edge.
FAQ
Common questions about Hybrid Cloud
What is Hybrid Cloud?
Hybrid cloud enables enterprises to optimize where workloads run by bringing together private cloud, public cloud, on-premises infrastructure and edge computing. This approach allows organizations to balance performance, security, compliance and cost while maintaining flexibility as business needs evolve. Rackspace Technology helps enterprises design, connect and operate these environments under a consistent operating model, with the expertise to manage complex workloads across multiple cloud platforms.
What is Rackspace Hybrid Cloud?
Rackspace hybrid cloud brings together private cloud, public cloud, on-premises and edge environments, with workloads placed according to security, performance, compliance and cost requirements. Rackspace connects and operates across the environment with shared processes and accountability.
How does Rackspace decide where workloads run?
We assess each workload based on data sensitivity, compliance requirements, performance and cost. Placement can span private cloud, public cloud, on-premises and edge, with decisions revisited as workload and business requirements change.
What private cloud experience does Rackspace bring to hybrid?
Rackspace helped pioneer managed private cloud and has operated environments for regulated enterprises for more than 25 years. As a Broadcom Advantage Partner with deep VMware Cloud Foundation expertise and extensive experience managing AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, Rackspace brings together private cloud control and hyperscaler flexibility. Our expertise across these platforms helps enterprises design, connect and operate hybrid environments with consistent security, governance and accountability.
How are private and public cloud connected?
The Rackspace private network provides dedicated, high-performance connectivity between private environments, customer data centers and major public clouds, with 24x7x365 support.
How does Rackspace manage cost across a hybrid environment?
We provide visibility into private and public cloud spend and use FinOps practices such as rightsizing, commitment management and placement reviews to inform cost and workload decisions.
Can we run AI across hybrid cloud?
Yes. AI workloads can run on dedicated GPU infrastructure, managed Kubernetes, managed AI services or self-service GPU capacity, with connections to public cloud AI services where they add value.
Who manages a Rackspace hybrid cloud environment?
Rackspace operates the full estate, including private cloud, public cloud accounts, connectivity and security, in fully managed or co-managed models, with Elastic Engineering pods available for ongoing engineering work and Forward Deployed Engineers for AI delivery.