OpenStack Delivers Scalable and Flexible Private Cloud Solutions

Amid evolving market dynamics, organizations across industries are reassessing their cloud strategies. Concerns about costs, vendor lock-in and future flexibility are prompting some to explore alternative solutions. OpenStack offers a proven, enterprise-ready private cloud platform that delivers scalability, flexibility and affordability.

Co-developed by Rackspace Technology and NASA, OpenStack offers a modern, vendor-agnostic solution that empowers organizations to take control of their cloud strategy. Rackspace and Dell Technologies deliver a fully managed OpenStack experience, combining cutting-edge hardware and deep cloud expertise to address today’s cloud computing challenges.

Why OpenStack is gaining momentum

For organizations looking to transition from VMware or repatriate workloads from the public cloud, OpenStack has emerged as a compelling choice. According to the OpenInfra Foundation, OpenStack deployments are expected to quadruple by 2029 — a testament to the platform’s maturity and reliability.

What makes OpenStack so appealing? At its core, it eliminates costly licensing fees while delivering enterprise-grade capabilities. Beyond cost savings, its ability to support advanced workloads, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and high-performance computing, makes it ideal for businesses focused on innovation. Furthermore, OpenStack’s vendor-agnostic nature ensures organizations can avoid the pitfalls of lock-in while retaining the flexibility to scale and adapt their cloud environments as needed. OpenStack provides an opportunity to embrace a platform that aligns with your long-term goals while offering control, freedom and future readiness.

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Key features of OpenStack as a private cloud solution

OpenStack is more than just a cloud platform; it is a robust solution designed to meet the diverse needs of the enterprise. Standout features include:

• Versatility: OpenStack is widely adopted across industries, supporting business requirements like compliance, scalability, multi-tenancy and data sovereignty.
• Scalability: Whether you’re running a small private cloud or scaling to thousands of nodes, OpenStack’s architecture grows with your needs.
• Vendor-agnostic model: Its open-source nature enables flexibility, allowing you to choose infrastructure vendors while avoiding lock-in.
• Affordability: OpenStack eliminates licensing fees, reducing TCO and freeing up capital resources that can be applied to innovation projects.
• Community support: Backed by one of the world’s most active open-source communities, OpenStack benefits from continuous improvements and a wealth of shared knowledge.

The Rackspace and Dell advantage

When it comes to implementing OpenStack, Rackspace and Dell Technologies provide an unparalleled combination of expertise and enterprise-grade hardware. Here’s how this partnership delivers value:

• Rackspace expertise: As the original co-developer of OpenStack, Rackspace has over a decade of experience managing OpenStack environments at scale. From fully managed solutions to build-operate-transfer models, Rackspace helps organizations adopt OpenStack with confidence.
• Dell Technologies hardware: Dell’s enterprise-class infrastructure integrates seamlessly with OpenStack, offering advanced features like block storage, Kubernetes integrations and automation tools. These contribute to robust performance, scalability and security that can be tailored to your needs.
• Joint benefits: Together, Rackspace and Dell provide a turnkey solution that simplifies cloud adoption, enabling organizations to focus on achieving their goals without getting bogged down in operational complexities.

Real-world impact and use cases

OpenStack’s versatility and scalability shine through real-world applications across industries. For instance, a global web services provider turned to Rackspace for the management of its expansive 280,000-node OpenStack estate. By working with Rackspace, the provider freed its internal teams to focus on developing a public cloud strategy while ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Expert guidance from Rackspace allowed the organization to maintain operational stability and meet its strategic goals without disruption.

In another case, a scientific organization collaborated with Rackspace to modernize its OpenStack environment. The Rackspace Elastic Engineering team facilitated a zero-downtime upgrade, enabling the organization to move through several OpenStack versions in less than a year. The modernization effort also included optimizing the organization’s networking topology, which significantly reduced data center costs and improved efficiency.

Why OpenStack is the future-ready choice

OpenStack enables organizations to maintain a competitive edge by seamlessly integrating legacy workloads with modern applications. This integration creates a bridge to the future, supporting transformation without the need for disruptive changes.

To help organizations maximize OpenStack's potential, Rackspace provides flexible operational models tailored to varying needs. For businesses seeking comprehensive support, Rackspace offers fully managed services, handling every aspect of the OpenStack environment, from deployment to ongoing operations.

Organizations that prefer a more hands-on approach can take advantage of our build-operate-transfer model. This approach starts with Rackspace designing and implementing a scalable private cloud, managing it during an agreed-upon transition period, and ultimately transferring full operational control to the customer’s internal teams.

Unlock the benefits of OpenStack today

As organizations reevaluate their cloud strategies in response to market changes, OpenStack offers a proven, future-ready solution. Its scalability, affordability and vendor-agnostic model make it an ideal choice for enterprises seeking control and flexibility in their private cloud environments.

By partnering with Rackspace and Dell, you can maximize the benefits of OpenStack’s enterprise-grade capabilities. Whether it’s cost management, innovation at speed or risk mitigation, OpenStack empowers organizations to achieve their goals with confidence.