Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading provider of end-to-end hybrid cloud and AI solutions, has announced that its UK Sovereign Services have achieved VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner Status. This milestone strengthens Rackspace’s capability to securely store, process, and protect the most sensitive data of UK organisations in full compliance with national sovereignty requirements.
Rackspace Sovereign Services offers a fully managed private cloud platform purpose-built for organisations that require strict control over data residency, access, and processing. Powered by proven VMware technologies and operated exclusively from UK-based data centres, the platform delivers high availability, resilient networking, and integrated security controls—reducing operational complexity while accelerating cloud adoption.
“With Rackspace’s digital Sovereign Cloud, organisations can optimise their private cloud environments to ensure predictable performance, enhanced security, and operational reliability for mission-critical applications,” said Rick Martire, General Manager of Rackspace Sovereign Services. “Achieving VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner Status is a significant milestone in our ongoing support of the UK public sector and our commitment to delivering trusted cloud solutions for regulated industries.”
Rackspace works closely with UK public sector bodies, regulated financial services organisations, and healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive solutions that combine secure cloud infrastructure with expert managed services and advanced security operations.
VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner Status is awarded to VMware Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) that meet rigorous requirements for delivering cloud services with full data sovereignty and jurisdictional control within a specific country or region. The designation validates a provider’s ability to ensure data remains under local control, complies with national data protection and security regulations, and is hosted in data centres operated by locally governed entities.
