Rackspace achieves VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner status, strengthens UK data sovereignty for regulated sectors

Rackspace Technology has earned VMware Sovereign Cloud Partner status for its UK Sovereign Services, strengthening its position in data-sovereign cloud infrastructure for regulated sectors. The designation confirms that Rackspace’s UK-based private cloud meets strict requirements for data residency, jurisdictional control, and security. The move targets public sector bodies, healthcare providers, and financial institutions facing rising regulatory and compliance pressure around sensitive data handling.