Rackspace Technology launches GPU as a Service offering on Nvidia

Rackspace Technology has launched a GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) offering based on Nvidia processors. The company expanded its Rackspace Spot platform, adding both a new geographical location and access to on-demand Nvidia GPUs. The GPUaaS is based on Nvidia H100s, which are housed in RackSpace's SJC3 data center in Silicon Valley, California.

"Rackspace’s GPUaaS will give customers on-demand access to powerful accelerated resources optimized for AI, machine learning, data analytics, and graphics rendering workloads," said Brian Lillie, president of private cloud for Rackspace Technology. "With Spot GPUaaS, you can harness high-performance GPUs without substantial upfront investments in hardware, achieving both cost-efficiency and scalability."

Lance Weaver, chief product and technology officer of Rackspace Private Cloud, said: "The new data center, constructed from the ground up with the latest OpenStack technology, enhances performance and reliability. This strategic location in the US-West region reduces latency and provides faster access for our West Coast customers, improving their overall user experience. Moreover, this new data center caters to higher-density infrastructure demands, enabling our customers to scale resources seamlessly as their business needs evolve."