Rackspace Technology

Hosted VMware · Multi-cloud

VCF 9: live Multi-tenant and managed cloud platform moved onto VCF 9.1. [3]

Pinnacle-tier VMware Cloud Service Provider that hosts VMware and also sells VMware subscriptions for customer-owned servers, alongside managed AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Broad enterprise reach, including Epic and SAP hosting.

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Where Rackspace Technology fits

Path 1Renew directAdjacent
Path 2Hosted VMwarePrimary
Path 3Proxmox VE—
Path 4ANutanix—
Path 4BMicrosoft on-prem—
Path 5HyperscalerPrimary
Path 6Cloud-native—
CyberResilienceAdjacent

Strengths

Named by Broadcom as a VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Pinnacle partner; Broadcom chose it to host VMware Explore labs. [1]
Sells VMware by Broadcom subscription packages, not only hosted VMware. [2]
Largest third-party Epic hosting provider; managed services for SAP, Oracle and Microsoft workloads. Supplier-stated
Manages AWS, Azure and Google Cloud as well as private cloud. Supplier-stated

Fit constraints

Still VMware: pricing follows Broadcom VCF terms through the provider. IQ4hire view
Enterprise pricing and scale; may be more than a small mid-market estate needs. IQ4hire view
Confirm current financial and contract stability terms as part of diligence. IQ4hire view

Best for

Enterprise and upper mid-market buyers wanting one provider across VMware and public cloud
Health systems running Epic
Buyers keeping some VMware on their own servers who still want a single licensing and support partner

Look elsewhere when

FedRAMP ATO is a hard requirement — compare DataBank
A small single-site estate where a regional provider fits better

Ask before you sign

Available capacity today, and whether it runs on VCF 9 hardware. If you land on older hardware, get a written commitment to move you to VCF 9 before October 11, 2027 at no cost.
Hosted vs. on-prem subscription cost for your core count
Which data center region and DR design
Exit and data-egress terms

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Sources

Last verified November 13, 2026 · Not yet reviewed by the supplier. · Rackspace Technology website ↗

How to read these briefs. "Strengths" and "fit constraints" describe fit for a VMware or Broadcom decision, not overall quality. Numbered items link to a dated public source. "Supplier-stated" items are the supplier's own description. "IQ4hire view" items are our independent positioning. Supplier capabilities, pricing and partner status change often — confirm directly before contracting.

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