Rackspace Technology, a leading provider of holistic hybrid cloud and AI solutions, announced the launch of Rackspace OpenStack Business, a new open-source, dedicated private cloud for enterprises running mission-critical or regulated workloads. This fully managed solution delivers optimized performance, enhanced security, and comprehensive operational support without the burden of managing your own infrastructure.
Rackspace OpenStack Business is designed for scalability and offers a cost-effective cloud solution with a focus on data protection, security, and control. With this launch, Rackspace extends its leadership in open source private clouds by providing a purpose-built, secure OpenStack infrastructure while meeting the growing demand of enterprises seeking control without compromise or vendor lock-in.
Rackspace OpenStack Business supports a wide range of use cases for enterprises focused on application development and cloud modernization. It is particularly well-suited for performance-critical applications with guaranteed system resources, as well as for regulated industries that require single-tenant environments to meet strict compliance requirements.
“Rackspace OpenStack Business is the next evolution of private cloud infrastructure,” said Lance Weaver, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Rackspace Private Cloud. “This platform is designed for customers who demand performance, security, privacy, and control. As a fully managed, open-source platform, it gives organizations the freedom to modernize on their own terms.”
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The launch of Rackspace OpenStack Business builds on the success of Rackspace OpenStack Flex , launched in 2024 as a cost-effective, flexible private cloud alternative to hyperscalers and proprietary platforms. Rackspace OpenStack Business is designed for seamless collaboration and provides a stable foundation for consistent workloads, while OpenStack Flex enables rapid scaling during peak usage, combining the flexibility of the public cloud with the benefits of a secure, dedicated private cloud.
“With this latest offering, Rackspace extends its leadership in open source private clouds by delivering a dedicated and secure open source OpenStack infrastructure that addresses the growing demand for greater control without compromise,” said Josh Villarreal, General Manager, OpenStack, Rackspace Technology. “Together, Rackspace OpenStack Flex and OpenStack Business provide a powerful foundation for building scalable hybrid cloud environments. This combination helps enterprises address key IT challenges, including cost control, data protection, robust performance, and avoiding vendor lock-in.”
Key benefits
Built on a proven OpenStack foundation, the solution includes full API access, 24/7 customer support, and proactive monitoring and management. Other key benefits include:
- Rapid Deployment : Accelerate production with a private cloud infrastructure that’s available in hours instead of days, weeks, or months.
- Dedicated performance : Leverage predictable performance to run applications and avoid over-committing multi-tenant resources.
- Cost efficiency : Achieve low total cost of ownership with an open source platform while maintaining enterprise-class performance.
- Enterprise-grade support : Benefit from always-on expert support, as well as proactive monitoring and management, to keep your clouds running smoothly and efficiently.
- Vendor independence : Gain flexibility, portability, and ecosystem integration through open source and full API access.
Source: GlobeNewswire