Cloud computing is one of the latest internet technologies that affords companies the ability to present their data and information within outside sources. With recent concerns with regard to cloud computing and security, it is no wonder that many businesses may be a bit hesitant to jump on board.
Rackspace is endeavoring to reverse the latest cloud computing intimidation by offering solutions that will enable businesses to move their applications from in-house to the cloud.
Rackspace
Based in San Antonio, Texas, Rackspace started its services in 1998 and has grown to provide enterprise-level hosting services to businesses both small and large all around the globe. At the latest count, this web hosting solution provider caters to over 70,000 customers of which over 51,000 are cloud computing clients. The company specializes in managed hosting, e-mail and applications as well as cloud hosting.
New Cloud Products
In a continuing effort to bring companies onto cloud computing, Rackspace has recently announced a new set of product offerings.
The Rackspace Cloud Drive is the company’s solution to file server management. With this product, customers can store and share files with ease, backup and restore files without a hitch and can be accessed remotely. Additionally, all files located on this cloud solution can be quickly synced across teams and desktops.
For those in need of an online backup solution, Rackspace offers the Rackspace Server Backup product. Powered by Jungle Disk (Rackspace sister division), this product works for both Windows and Linux servers. Users can backup files and directories onto either the Amazon S3 or Rackspace Cloud Files storage services.
A product that has not been released yet (December 2009 release date) is the Rackspace Hosted Microsoft SharePoint solution. This product will enable customers to utilized a centralized document repository that allows for collaboration, project tracking, content management and other business communication tools.
Best reason to use cloud computing
All online businesses strive to increase their customer base and in doing so, increase the need for resources. Increased resources means having to purchase and implement new hardware to keep up with the demand and growth. Cloud computing allows online businesses to increase their productivity and customer base without having to pour out money into either optimizing current hardware or purchasing new equipment.
Rackspace is leading the charge in cloud computing. With outstanding services the hosting provider already is well-known for, the addition of new cloud computing solutions will place Rackspace as a leader in the cloud.
Posted: December 2, 2009 under News.
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Rackspace Wants to Assist in Cloud Adoption
December 2, 2009
Cloud computing is one of the latest internet technologies that affords companies the ability to present their data and information within outside sources. With recent concerns with regard to cloud computing and security, it is no wonder that many businesses may be a bit hesitant to jump on board. Rackspace is endeavoring to reverse the latest cloud computing intimidation by offering solutions that will enable businesses to move their applications from in-house to the cloud. Rackspace Based in San Antonio, Texas, Rackspace started its services in 1998 and has grown to provide enterprise-level hosting services to businesses both small and large all around the globe. At the latest count, this... Read more...
