Rackspace has thousands of servers that are used collectively by all their cloud customers to run programs and virtual environments. Cloud computing can spread high usage over a large number of servers without any strain that might typically happen on a smaller network of in-house servers.
For more background information on cloud computing generally, read our explainer on cloud computing. Dedicated resources often include networking, hardware and operating system software, all run by the host company. Managed products come with more support and structure and are sometimes slightly faster and more reliable than cloud products.
Rackspace along with many other hosting and cloud providers also offers "hybrid" packages-- meaning customers can choose some cloud hosting and some managed hosting. That being said, the majority of Rackspace customers are cloud customers —not managed hosting. In summary, Rackspace is smartly embracing the disruption of its business. The traditional managed hosting business is the cash cow, and Rackspace is reinvesting the profits of that business into its newer, smaller, faster-growing cloud computing business.
Rackspace is well-positioned to be a major competitor in the hosting and cloud computing sectors. Their cloud and hosting services are well-established and wide-ranging. Rackspace's big competitor is Amazon , whose cloud computing business is big and far-ranging. We will continue to evolve — but some things will never change, including our commitment to provide a Fanatical Experience to our customers and Rackers. Isn't It Ironic? October 26th, Applications Microsoft Office Data Microsoft Azure Data.
Toggle Mobile Menu. But, to use it, a business had to hire experts in cloud infrastructure and the many complex tools, applications and databases that run on top of it.
So we stepped in to help create a new market category: managed cloud services. Today, Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies.
Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how you need it. What began as the idea of three Trinity University classmates has now become a global company with business customers in over countries. While our headquarters remain in San Antonio, we employ more than 6, Rackers on four continents, most of them expert engineers who spend their days innovating and supporting the foundation of our business — you.
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