Leading managed cloud services provider was celebrated at an evening reception among the best and brightest in the state’s tech sector.
Raleigh, N.C. Nov. 30, 2022 – RapidScale, a Cox Business company, has been selected as a winner for the NC TECH Awards’ “Great Tech Places to Work” recognition. The NC Tech Awards is North Carolina’s only statewide technology awards program that recognizes innovation, growth, and leadership in the tech sector and is presented by the NC TECH (North Carolina Technology Association).
RapidScale simplifies the complex and tactical aspects of managing technology that is vital to running businesses, complements stretched IT teams by providing expanded capabilities and expertise, and provides “as a service” solutions so organizations can focus on strategic initiatives for business growth. This NC TECH recognition came after RapidScale also won Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2022 and 2021, where the company ranked high in team collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and work engagement from an employee-based survey. RapidScale has been recognized for its ability to cultivate an open, positive, empowering, and aspirational company culture where each team member can develop a successful and fulfilling career.
“For over 20 years, NC TECH has celebrated companies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding achievement at the NC TECH Awards. As a winner this year, RapidScale has distinguished itself as one of the state’s innovative and emergent leaders,” stated Brooks Raiford, NC TECH’s President, and CEO.
“When it comes to growing the business and ensuring that we can deliver leading technology solutions to meet evolving IT demands, investing in top talent and in the overall well-being of our employees is critical,” said Duane Barnes, vice president, and general manager of RapidScale. “We’re honored to have been recognized among other successful companies within the state’s tech sector and to be aligned with NC TECH in celebrating innovation, growth, and leadership.”
About NC TECH
NC TECH is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NC TECH’s mission is to foster growth and champion innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector while providing a voice for the tech community. NC TECH’s membership includes 600 member companies, organizations, and institutions employing more than 200,000 workers in North Carolina. For more information, visit nctech.org.
About RapidScale
For IT and business leaders looking to scale, secure, and simplify their IT, RapidScale, a Cox Business Company, is the next-generation managed cloud services provider that aggregates best-in-class cloud technology under a single management portal, enabling IT to accomplish more and providing an exceptional end-user experience. By delivering simple and secure access to company data and applications from anywhere, any time, on any device, RapidScale sets itself apart from other cloud providers through its team of technology experts, award-winning end-user customer support, flexible co-management options, and easy-to-use management portal. For more information on RapidScale, visit http://www.rapidscale.net.
About Cox Business:
Cox Communications owns Cox Business and is a facilities-based provider of voice, video, and data solutions for commercial customers. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com.
The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business, provides voice, data, and video services for more than 355,000 small and regional businesses nationwide, including health care providers, K−12 and higher education; financial institutions; and federal, state and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top-tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.
Media Contact
Nikki Salazar
RapidScale, a Cox Business Company
nikki.salazar@rapidscale.net
NC TECH Media Contact:
Rachel Kennedy
919.856.0393