Car Delivery Network's Reach app connects global volunteers with those in need during the pandemic

What we achieved together

The collaboration between CDN and Rackspace Technology resulted in the successful launch of the Reach app. During 2020, Reach supported tens of thousands of self-isolating people in the U.S., UK, and New Zealand, with the ability to scale worldwide. This addressed the initial challenge of helping people who were stuck at home and needed assistance with essential tasks.

"CDN saw an opportunity to leverage our Reach app to help those in need,” said Thorby. “We are happy to be able to connect millions of requests across the world, thanks to Rackspace infrastructure, customer commitment and support through Rackspace Fanatical Experience®."

The scalability and security provided by Rackspace OpenStack Public Cloud allowed CDN to confidently launch and expand its volunteer coordination efforts without worrying about technical limitations. This solved the crucial challenge of being able to handle any volume of users that came their way.

"We're very grateful that Rackspace has latched onto this, and that we've been able to partner in this process," said Hicks.

"Going forward, out of this pandemic, I think there's going to be a big change in the way that we care for our communities, the way we think about our aged population, the way we think about vulnerable people and how we look after them," Thorby added.

Looking to the future, CDN, with the continued support of Rackspace Technology, is poised to play a significant role in reshaping community care and support systems in the post-pandemic world, leveraging their technology to make a lasting, positive difference.