Screen shots of The Rackspace Cloud 2.0 on the iPhone (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting and cloud solutions provider Rackspace ( www.rackspace.com ) formalized a new program called the Rackspace Startup Program, which provides cloud computing resources to startups participating in programs with 500 Startups, TechStars, Y Combinator and General Assembly.   Earlier this week, Rackspace made news by launching its new division, Cloud Builders , which will provide service and support to businesses deploying clouds on the OpenStack platform. Rackspace has partnered with startup accelerators and incubators such as 500 Startups, TechStars, Y Combinator and General Assembly, where it will provide cloud compute resources to participating startups. Through the program Rackspace will provide one-on-one guidance and cloud compute resources to help power these startups to success.  Rackspace says it is “committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed and drive the next generation of businesses and cloud innovation.” In addition to the new program, Rackspace also released Rackspace Cloud 2.0, which is now available for download on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch via iTunes .

Web Hosting News – SAN ANTONIO – Rackspace® Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leading specialist in the hosting and cloud computing industry, today announced its enhanced Rackspace Partner Program, which combines its four channel programs into one global partner experience. The improved program provides partners with a broad range of additional hosted services, a centralized portal for relationship management, an integrated compensation structure and tiered benefits for various program levels.

Part of the Cloud Files screenshot tour on Rackspace’s website (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) – Web host Rackspace ( www.rackspace.com ) announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its cloud infrastructure in the UK.

Web Hosts Rackspace.com and Akamai Technologies Partner Friday, January 14, 2011, 8:54:29 AM Popular web hosts, Rackspace (www.rackspace.com) , announced on Wednesday that it would be forming a strategic relationship with web application acceleration and performance management specialists, Akamai (www.akamai.com) .

Lew Moorman, CSO and president of cloud at Rackspace, taken from a video about the Rackspace/Akamai partnership (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — Web hosting provider Rackspace Hosting ( www.rackspace.com ) announced on Wednesday it has partnered with content delivery network provider Akamai Technologies ( www.akamai.com ) to offer Akamai’s Web acceleration and cloud optimization services as part of its dedicated and cloud hosting portfolio. Rackspace will work to integrate key features from Akamai such as CNAMEs, SSL, and CDN delivery for Cloud Files, Rackspace’s scalable online storage service. Additionally, Rackspace will resell a range of essential Akamai site and application acceleration services to its customers.

Web Hosting News – San Antonio, TX and Cambridge, MA – Rackspace® Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the world’s leading specialist in the hosting and cloud computing industry, and Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading provider of cloud optimization services, announced today a strategic relationship that will enable Rackspace to offer Akamai’s web acceleration and cloud optimization services as part of its dedicated and cloud hosting portfolio. Responding to the needs of its customers, Rackspace will work to integrate key features from Akamai such as CNAMEs, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and CDN delivery for Cloud Files, a Rackspace service that provides highly scalable online storage for files and media.  Additionally, Rackspace will resell a range of essential Akamai site and application acceleration services to its customers.  The goal is to create a one-stop shop for hosting, cloud, and acceleration services for web content and applications

Web Hosting News – NEW YORK – NTT America, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, today announced the availability of Cloud Files, a cloud storage solution offering enterprise-class security, high-availability and control to enhance the company’s local public cloud suite announced in May. By using Cloud Files, enterprises can eliminate the capital investment and resources associated with content storage, the purchase of SAN and NAS systems, and the management of backup and archival information.