Pure Storage amps up the performance of STaaS with Google Anthos
This data storage innovator leverages Google Anthos to deliver on-premises performance in a cloud-like environment.
Industry
Technology
Challenge
Pure Storage needed to quickly design and build a reference architecture for a new solution that could integrate with the new Google Anthos platform.
Solutions Public Cloud Platforms Google CloudProfessional & Managed Services
Managed ServicesOur customer
For more than 10 years, Pure Storage® has served over 8,000 customers with its storage-as-a-service (STaaS) offering, delivering a modern data experience that empowers organizations to run their operations as a true, automated, STaaS model seamlessly across multiple clouds. Pure helps customers put data to use while reducing the complexity and expense of managing the infrastructure behind it.
Fortune 500 companies across all industries trust Pure with their data, including companies in the finance, healthcare, government, retail, media and education sectors.
“Google Cloud looks to partners like Rackspace Technology to embrace our incentive programs, assemble key resources, and architect the right cloud solutions for our clients. With Pure Storage, it was a true collaborative effort of four teams — Rackspace, IGNW, Google and Pure that made it possible to bring this Anthos MVP vision to a successful outcome."
The obstacles they faced
Pure Storage has always kept its eye on the next big thing. To make integrations seamless and continue delivering the ease of use that its customers expect, Pure needs to stay on the forefront on industry trends. As containers became more practical and a proven technology, Pure took notice.
“We saw a few years ago that containers were going to be the next big thing,” said Simon Dodsley, Technical Director at Pure Storage. “And our storage is perfect for containerized worlds. It's incredibly fast, API-driven, seamless and simple. When you add that into the persistent storage capabilities of something like Kubernetes, it’s a no brainer.”
When Google introduced Anthos, Pure Storage saw the opportunity they were waiting for. Anthos provides a consistent platform for all customer application deployments, both legacy as well as cloud native, while offering a service-centric view of customer environments. Pure Storage knew that if they could successfully demonstrate their value on such a robust solution, it would be a boon for its business.
When Pure decided it wanted to build reference architecture on Anthos and leverage Kubernetes, it was critical to work with a partner who could move fast given how quickly Kubernetes goes through releases.
“You can't wait six months, because it will be out of date by that point, and you'll have to start the whole cycle again on the next release and the next iteration,” explains Dodsley.
“The system integration capabilities that Rackspace Technology provides made the decision to do this project much easier.”
Solving together
Rackspace Technology, alongside IT consultant firm IGNW, who had the very first Anthos Fellow, allowed Pure to compress its timelines easily and hit their aggressive timeframes, some of which were defined by alliance partnerships.
“Our initial timeline was a 90-day development to release schedule,” recalled Geoff Goetz, Director of Strategic Alliances at Pure Storage. “We didn't want to be the last to market with our capabilities around Anthos. Rackspace Technology did a really nice job of defining the schedule that would hit those deadlines.”
About Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a hybrid, multicloud solutions expert. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across AI, applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. As a global hybrid, multicloud technology services pioneer, we deliver innovative capabilities to help customers build new revenue streams, increase efficiency and create incredible experiences. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent to deliver the best expertise to our customers. Everything we do is wrapped in Fanatical Experience® — our obsession with customer success that drives us to help each customer work faster, smarter and stay ahead of what’s next.
Related Case Studies
Let’s Talk Strategy
Tell us a little about your challenges and we’ll contact you.
You may withdraw your consent to receive additional information from Rackspace Technology at any time. Information collected in this form is subject to the Rackspace Technology Privacy Notice.
Rackspace Technology Support
To create a ticket or chat with a specialist regarding your account, log into your account.
Support Phone
1-800-961-4454
International Support
+1-512-361-4935
Help Documentation
System status
Rackspace Technology Careers
Rackspace Technology accelerates the value of the cloud during every phase of a customer’s digital transformation. Join us on our mission.