Rackspace Technology®, a leading hybrid cloud and AI solutions provider, has launched Rackspace AI Business, a high-performance AI-optimized hybrid cloud platform designed to support enterprises with AI training and inferencing needs. This innovative platform enables organizations to unlock AI’s full potential while maintaining security, compliance, and efficiency in deployment. As enterprises increasingly rely on AI-driven decision-making, they face challenges in scaling AI workloads across hybrid environments. Managing AI infrastructure, ensuring data privacy, and optimizing performance require specialized expertise and resources. Rackspace AI Business eliminates these barriers by providing a private cloud solution engineered for AI workloads, allowing organizations to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
The Need for AI-Optimized Cloud Solutions
AI adoption is accelerating across industries, yet businesses struggle with:
- Scalability Issues – AI workloads demand specialized hardware and efficient resource management to handle increasing data complexity.
- Security & Compliance Concerns – AI models require secure environments that protect sensitive data while adhering to regulatory standards.
- High Infrastructure Costs – Maintaining AI-ready compute power, GPUs, and storage can be expensive and operationally complex.
Rackspace AI Business bridges these gaps, offering a fully managed, enterprise-grade AI platform that supports both distributed training and real-time inferencing, backed by expert AI guidance from the Foundry for AI by Rackspace (FAIR™).
Capabilities of Rackspace AI Business
1. Distributed Training for Large-Scale AI Models
- Robust multi-GPU and multi-node training infrastructure.
- Efficient parallelization and resource allocation to accelerate training.
- Optimized compute environments for training complex AI models at scale.
2. Scalable Inferencing for Real-Time AI Applications
- High-performance inferencing capabilities for real-time and batch predictions.
- Dynamic scaling to handle fluctuating AI workloads.
- Seamless integration with AI applications and services to maximize responsiveness.
3. Fine-Tuning AI Models for Domain-Specific Applications
- Easy fine-tuning of pre-trained models for industry-specific use cases.
- Support for multiple AI architectures and frameworks.
- Enhanced adaptability for custom AI applications without extensive retraining.
Seamless Integration with Enterprise AI Strategies
Rackspace AI Business leverages Dell Servers and NVIDIA GPUs, ensuring organizations can:
- Deploy AI workloads without the complexity of managing infrastructure.
- Maintain data privacy and security while optimizing AI performance.
- Scale AI operations with minimal disruptions to existing IT environments.
“Our Rackspace AI Business platform empowers organizations to seize new opportunities, enhance decision-making, and stay ahead in the data-driven IT landscape,” said Lance Weaver, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Rackspace Technology.
Overcoming AI Deployment Barriers
Rackspace AI Business eliminates the technical and operational challenges traditionally associated with AI adoption.
According to Srini Koushik, President of AI, Technology, and Sustainability at Rackspace Technology,
“Enterprises today need specialized AI infrastructure but can’t afford to compromise on security, flexibility, or performance. Our AI Business platform provides an optimal foundation for scaling AI workloads without the burden of complex infrastructure management. We are focused on removing barriers so businesses can focus on extracting real value from their AI investments.”
Rackspace AI Business represents a breakthrough in AI infrastructure solutions, combining high-performance computing, enterprise security, and AI expertise to help organizations maximize the impact of their AI initiatives. As AI adoption grows, businesses need scalable, cost-effective, and secure platforms—and Rackspace AI Business is positioned to meet these demands.
By integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities with enterprise-grade infrastructure, Rackspace Technology is reshaping the future of AI deployment, enabling enterprises to innovate with confidence and agility.
