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INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cloud

Rackspace Technology announces rapid global expansion of services and solutions for Google Cloud

Rackspace Technology , a leading end-to-end , multi-cloud technology solutions company , has announced an expanded , long-term strategic partnership with Google Cloud with a focus on helping customers accelerate their Digital Transformations and adoption of Google Cloud infrastructure and solutions .

As a part of the expanded partnership , the Rackspace Technology expert teams will build innovative solutions in the areas of data , AI , migrations , application modernisation and industry use cases to help customers realise the value of Google Cloud . Rackspace Technology will significantly expand its services capacity for Google Cloud customers by building a world-class Rackspace Technology Google Cloud services team .
The expanded strategic partnership is a 360-degree relationship that will generate new industry-focused solutions to accelerate customers ’ cloud agendas . As part of this partnership , Rackspace Technology will invest in expanding its dedicated Google Cloud Business Unit across the globe , optimise spend and focus on creating differentiated solutions , sales and delivery experiences to help customers get the most out of Google Cloud investments .
“ Building services capacity , solutions and certified experts available to customers is critical to accelerating their Digital Transformations and solving their toughest challenges ,” said Jim Anderson , VP , North America Partner Ecosystem and
Channels at Google Cloud . “ By expanding its solutions portfolio and services teams focused on Google Cloud , Rackspace Technology will create more value and innovation for customers and help businesses see value from their cloud investments more quickly .”
The Rackspace Technology dedicated experts will work with experts from Google Cloud to support customers with strategy and cloud-native development to accelerate innovation on Google Cloud . In addition , as part of the expanded partnership , Google Cloud is working with Rackspace Technology to develop a Rackspace Google Cloud Centre of Excellence to train and develop Rackers to gain expertise on Google Cloud products and solutions . p
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