AMD and Rackspace Sign Deal to Deploy 30 MW of AI Infrastructure Across Global Data Centers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SAN ANTONIO, June 16, 2026 — AMD and Rackspace Technology today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the phased deployment of an initial 30 MW footprint dedicated to AMD-based compute deployments across Rackspace’s global data centers beginning in late 2026 through 2028. The agreement operationalizes the Memorandum of Understanding […] The post AMD and Rackspace Sign Deal to Deploy 30 MW of AI Infrastructure Across Global Data Centers appeared first on HPCwire .
Rapid growth in AI demand is outstripping existing compute infrastructure, driving strategic partnerships to scale deployment efficiently.
This deal signifies AMD's growing competitive presence against Nvidia in AI infrastructure and highlights the critical importance of global data center capacity to support AI expansion.
AMD gains significant deployment leverage across Rackspace's global footprint, potentially diversifying the AI compute supply chain beyond Nvidia's dominance.
- · AMD
- · Rackspace Technology
- · AI compute providers
- · Hyperscale data centers
- · Nvidia (relative market share)
- · Smaller cloud providers without scale
- · Companies reliant on single-vendor AI solutions
Significant expansion of AMD-based AI compute clusters globally, addressing immediate AI infrastructure shortages.
Increased competition in the AI chip market, potentially leading to lower costs and greater innovation in AI hardware.
Enhanced geopolitical implications as nations vie for AI compute self-sufficiency through diverse vendor partnerships and distributed infrastructure.
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