Energy
Distributed grid operations require precise infrastructure control.
The grid is changing, but reliability remains the priority
load threshold
network uptime guarantee
managed SOC operations
solutions
Support grid operations from substation to customer
Extend OT/IT capabilities without grid disruption
Deploy governed private cloud with hardened OT/IT segmentation to extend analytics and automation to SCADA, AMI and substation systems while protecting grid stability.
Utility grid private cloud and edge compute
Deploy governed, NERC CIP-aligned private cloud with edge compute across substations, AMI networks and control centers, plus GPU-enabled infrastructure for load forecasting, outage prediction and grid-scale AI inferencing.
Maintain audit readiness across compliance cycles
Pair Rubrik-backed cyber recovery with structured, audit-ready reporting frameworks aligned to NERC CIP-015-1, emissions reporting mandates and ESG requirements.
Who we serve
Support across the energy value chain
Power Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Renewables & Storage
Electric, Gas & Water Utilities
Grid & System Operators
Energy Retail
Security and Compliance
Infrastructure designed around utility compliance requirements
NERC CIP alignment
Architecture designed to support Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements with documented controls, hardened network segmentation and audit trails that support compliance and audit readiness.
Data sovereignty
Keep regulated grid data on-premises or in dedicated private environments with data residency controls and operational visibility across critical utility environments.
Zero trust security
Protect critical infrastructure with 24x7x365 SOC operations, utility-specific threat intelligence and coordinated incident response protocols designed to support grid reliability.
ISO 27001 certification
Rackspace maintains ISO 27001 information security management certification across covered infrastructure and operations.
AI in Energy
Prepare your infrastructure for AI across the grid
Utilities are deploying AI across generation, transmission and distribution environments, but many initiatives remain isolated from grid-scale operations. These environments have specific infrastructure constraints, including NERC CIP requirements, OT/IT segmentation, data sovereignty and latency-sensitive decisions with operational consequences. Expanding AI across grid operations requires infrastructure designed around those constraints.
Rackspace governed private cloud supports AI workloads with NERC CIP-aligned architecture, OT/IT segmentation and data sovereignty controls that keep regulated grid data on-premises or in dedicated private environments. This gives utilities a controlled infrastructure foundation for expanding AI across grid operations while maintaining operational stability and data control.
Explore Enterprise AI CloudPredictive maintenance and asset health monitoring
ML models trained on IoT sensor data and equipment historians can identify signs of potential equipment failure, enabling proactive maintenance scheduling across generation assets, transmission infrastructure and distribution equipment to help reduce unplanned outages and extend asset life.
Load forecasting and demand planning
GPU-enabled AI models analyze weather, consumption patterns and DER variability to improve demand forecasting, enabling better dispatch optimization, reduced grid imbalance and more informed capacity planning across generation and transmission.
Automated outage management and restoration
AI-assisted outage management systems correlate AMI data, field crew workflows and grid topology in real time, accelerating fault isolation, optimizing restoration sequencing and improving customer communications during and after outage events.
Advanced metering intelligence
ML analytics applied to AMI data enable two-way communication, remote monitoring and pattern detection across smart meter networks, improving operational efficiency, helping identify theft and loss and enabling faster, more personalized customer engagement.
FAQ
Common questions about cloud and AI solutions for the Energy sector
How does Rackspace support NERC CIP compliance in converged OT and IT environments?
Rackspace helps utilities align their OT and IT environments with NERC CIP requirements through network segmentation, zero trust security controls and defined data boundaries. These capabilities help protect SCADA and AMI systems while supporting audit readiness, grid reliability and the adoption of cloud and AI technologies.
How does Rackspace support NERC CIP-015-1 internal network monitoring requirements?
Rackspace provides segmented network architectures and continuous monitoring capabilities designed to support utilities in addressing NERC CIP-015-1 internal network monitoring requirements. These solutions help centralize logging, improve network visibility and support audit readiness. Rackspace does not provide regulatory certification, but its infrastructure can support a utility's broader compliance program.
How does Rackspace help utilities prepare for FERC large-load interconnection requirements?
Rackspace provides scalable private cloud and data infrastructure to help utilities analyze, plan for and manage large-load interconnection requests. These capabilities support data processing, infrastructure planning and evolving regulatory requirements while helping utilities reduce the operational impact on existing billing and grid management systems.
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