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Rackspace is collaborating with Google on Google Apps for Work. The company, which aims to simplify the cloud for enterprises through a range of hybrid cloud solutions, offers its customers solutions for single- and multi-tenant servers, or a combination of both. The company has headquarters in Windcrest, Texas, USA and caters to around 200,000 companies globally. It will offer managed services and support for Google's cloud-based productivity and collaboration solution by offering migration, deployment and account management services for the solution.
Google Apps for Work competes with Microsoft Office 365 and offers a similar range of options including Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Groups, News, Sites, and Vault. To facilitate the collaboration, Rackspace has become a part of the Google for Work Partner Program and taken on "Premier SMB Reseller" status. Rackspace's Google Apps for Work options will initially only be available in the United States and become available globally in 2015.
“Rackspace strives each day to provide a world-class service experience on top of best-in-class technologies, and our new managed service offering of Google Apps for Work is a prime example,” explained Rackspace's CEO and President, Taylor Rhodes. “Companies want and need a trustworthy provider to offer technical expertise and support to help them succeed with their cloud applications. This partnership is an exciting step forward in advancing the future of cloud-based office productivity and collaboration”.
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