Rackspace Technology and Rubrik announced the launch of the UK Sovereign Cyber Recovery Cloud, a ransomware recovery solution that operates entirely within UK borders and is designed to meet the country’s emerging digital‑sovereignty legislation, which requires public‑sector and regulated workloads to be recoverable within the UK.
The new service provides a dedicated, automated “clean room” recovery environment that remains offline from external networks until a ransomware event triggers activation. It combines Rubrik’s Security Cloud platform with Rackspace’s UK Sovereign Services, creating an isolated recovery environment that keeps all sensitive data, metadata, and support strictly within UK jurisdiction. Pre‑built runbooks enable immediate activation of the recovery process.
The launch builds on a 2025 announcement of a Rackspace Cyber Recovery Cloud, extending the capability to a sovereign‑bordered environment. It positions the joint offering to protect public‑sector bodies and regulated enterprises from ransomware attacks, directly addressing the UK’s digital‑sovereignty legislation that mandates recoverable workloads within the country.
For Rackspace, the launch expands its hybrid‑cloud and AI‑enabled services portfolio and reinforces its “Fanatical Support” brand promise. The move aligns with the company’s strategy to shift from low‑margin infrastructure resale to higher‑margin managed services, potentially generating new recurring revenue streams and strengthening its position in the UK market. For Rubrik, the partnership underscores its focus on cyber resilience and data protection, complementing its recent strong earnings performance.
Rick Martire, General Manager of Rackspace UK Sovereign Services, said, "2026 is the year where control becomes the new foundation of trust and truly having control over where our data is accessed and located. By partnering with Rubrik, we are providing UK enterprises with the autonomy they need to recover from cyber threats while meeting the highest standards of digital sovereignty." Rubrik VP David Kosman called the announcement "a major leap forward in national cyber resilience." Gajen Kandiah, CEO of Rackspace Technology, added, "For the first time, enterprises in regulated industries do not have to choose between moving fast on AI and maintaining the governance and control their business requires. Rackspace is taking on that accountability. We are not just providing infrastructure, we are committing to outcomes, and that changes the nature of the relationship between a technology partner and an enterprise customer."
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