IDG’S Computerworld Names Rackspace to Annual List of Best Places to Work in Information Technology

Hosting Services Provider Makes First Appearance as Number Eight on List

Rackspace® Hosting, a leading hosting services provider, announced today that IDG’s Computerworld, the “Voice of IT Management,” has selected it as number eight on their list of top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals. This honor is part of the weekly IT publication’s 15th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, which was published in the June 30 issue of Computerworld and online at Computerworld.com.

Since 1994, Computerworld’s annual “Best Places to Work in IT” feature has ranked the top 100 work environments for technology professionals, based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention. In addition, this year Computerworld surveyed more than 31,000 IT workers for the list, and their responses factored heavily in determining the rankings.

“As a service company, Rackspace’s IT department is in a very unique position. To continuously deliver Fanatical Support® to our customers, we must strive to develop and support solutions that ensure our customer’s applications are always available, every day, every minute,” said Kip Miles, vice president of Information Technology. “Our IT Rackers constantly amaze me with how they handle this responsibility. This award reinforces that, while they work hard and achieve amazing results, they have also created a great work environment where they feel empowered and rewarded.”

Rackspace has a long history of being ranked as a ‘great place to work.’ That honor is always tracked back to the people who are hired to deliver Fanatical Support. Rackspace was built around a culture that ensures it hires friendly, service-oriented people to all departments, who care about customer service. Rackspace maintains open communications with all employees through quarterly Open Book meetings and Town Hall meetings. All executives have open door policies and managers encourage the growth and development of Rackers through internal and external training courses and certifications. Rackers are rewarded in a number of ways, including payment of quarterly bonuses, use of the Rackspace BMW, weekend stays at the Chairman’s river house, or by receiving the highest honor at Rackspace, the Straightjacket Award.

“The competitive edge sought by the best and smartest companies is no longer information technology itself, it’s the people behind the technology,” said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. “The new competitive edge is finding and retaining the very best people to chart and implement your IT strategy and companies like Rackspace have built their entire culture around the people that deliver that technology. After all, IT has permeated the business processes of almost every department of virtually every enterprise.”

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld’s award-winning weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site (www.computerworld.com), focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world’s largest (40+ edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Folio Magazine’s 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). Computerworld leads the industry with a print audience of 1,252,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS Spring 2006) and an online audience of over 2 million unique monthly visitors (Omniture).

Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

About International Data Group (IDG)

International Data Group (IDG) is the world’s leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment, and video games worldwide. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at www.idg.com. Note: All product and company names are trademarks of their respective companies.

About Rackspace Hosting

Rackspace Hosting delivers hosted IT systems and computing to businesses of all sizes. Customers choose Rackspace for its hosting specialization and expertise, backed by the company’s award-winning Fanatical Support®. Customers can receive benefits such as higher quality, lower cost and better performance from Rackspace’s vast knowledge of industry best-practices. Because Rackspace removes the burden of IT systems maintenance and management, customers can focus on key areas that differentiate their business. Rackspace’s portfolio of hosted services includes managed hosting (www.rackspace.com), email hosting (www.mailtrust.com) and cloud hosting (www.mosso.com). Rackspace is recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best companies to work for, ranking number 32 on the 2008 list. For more information on Rackspace Hosting please visit www.rackspace.com or call 800-961-2888.
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Rackspace Hosting, San Antonio
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