1. Rackspace launched AI launchpad for simplified AI adoption. 2. Service targets industries like healthcare and finance. 3. Real-world use shows significant efficiency improvements. 4. AI adoption is critical for competitive advantage now. 5. Rackspace's secure environments accelerate AI deployment.
The launch of the AI launchpad positions Rackspace favorably ahead of competitors, reflecting historical moves such as IBM's Watson success which significantly boosted its stock price.
The article signifies a strategic advancement in Rackspace's offerings, aligning with increasing AI demand, which is crucial for continuous growth in this sector.
Investments in AI capabilities may take time to materialize into tangible revenue, similar to the gradual uptake observed in Microsoft after cloud enhancement initiatives.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ:RXT), a leading end-to-end hybrid cloud and AI solutions company, today announced Rackspace AI launchpad, a secure managed service designed to enable organizations to evaluate, pilot and deploy AI workloads – accelerating time to value. The service can be tailored to any industry including healthcare, banking, finance, securities and insurance (BFSI), and energy.
Adoption of AI can be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to infrastructure complexity, tooling selection and performance benchmarking. Rackspace AI launchpad simplifies the journey by offering a phased, guided approach that supports every stage of AI adoption – from proof of concept to full-scale production.
"Every enterprise knows AI will define the next decade of competition, but most are paralyzed by complexity," said Lance Weaver, Rackspace's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Private Cloud. "Rackspace AI launchpad eliminates that paralysis. We've engineered the fastest path from AI ambition to AI in production, with the security and governance that enterprises demand. This isn't about experimenting with AI anymore. It's about winning with it."
Rackspace AI launchpad leverages Rackspace's AI Anywhere, a private cloud solution that merges cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities with a strong emphasis on data security and privacy. Rackspace AI Anywhere empowers businesses to seize new opportunities, elevate decision-making, and is deployable in third-party or co-location data centers.
Rackspace AI Anywhere delivers:
Rackspace AI launchpad provides a phased approach that allows organizations to start with a proof of concept, pilot existing AI workloads, and when AI adoption is mature, implement and deploy AI workloads:
Real-World Impact: Compass Case Study
Compass, a U.S.-based healthcare provider embraced innovation in care delivery by leveraging the tools and services offered by Rackspace's AI launchpad. Compass initially selected Rackspace's private cloud to host its Electronic Health Records (EHR) production and disaster recovery environments, providing scalability and security for its growing operations. Compass then turned to Rackspace for its AI needs, initially piloting then rapidly moving to production with its AI workloads.
Working with Rackspace, Compass implemented a private cloud–hosted AI solution that combines natural language querying, automated documentation analysis and real-time reporting. An AI agent enables intuitive search across patient records, while automated checks identify missing documentation.
The AI assistant reduced manual review time by 80 percent. It also improved documentation quality and delivered faster, smarter insights for clinicians. In addition, automated reporting reduced administrative workloads, while scalable, secure integration boosted user satisfaction.
Why It Matters
AI adoption is no longer optional, it's a competitive imperative. Rackspace AI launchpad empowers organizations to move beyond experimentation and into meaningful AI outcomes without the burden of building infrastructure from scratch. By offering a secure, production-ready environment, AI adoption is transformed from a strategic ambition into a tangible business advantage.
Learn more about AI launchpad at https://www.rackspace.com/cloud/private/ai-launchpad
About Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end, hybrid and AI solutions company. We can design, build, and operate our customers' cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies.
"Results described are specific to this customer's implementation. Actual performance will vary based on numerous factors including workload type, infrastructure configuration, and operational practices. These results should not be considered typical or guaranteed."
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