Case Study: Rackspace

For a service provider like Rackspace, having a flexible, scalable, and automated security platform is critical to its success. Cisco enables Rackspace to seamlessly manage and defend its customers' complex environments using several key technologies that work together as an integrated system.

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Who is Rackspace?

Industry: Service provider

Location: Global (headquartered in Texas)

Size: 6000+ employees

Website: https://www.rackspace.com/

Summary

Challenges

  • Seamlessly manage and secure tens of thousands of customer devices
  • Continuously deliver operational excellence and the Fanatical Experience that is core to Rackspace's business
  • Meet evolving customer needs, including protecting against advanced threats and maintaining stringent compliance standards 

Results

  • Able to significantly enhance security for customers without added complexity
  • Able to conduct proactive versus reactive problem-solving 
  • Able to help customers maintain high availability and focus on their core businesses while preserving the integrity of their business operations