Rackspace and Straits Interactive Launch AI DPO Assistant Collaboration

Rackspace Technology, a leading hybrid multi-cloud technology solutions company, has joined forces with Straits Interactive, a data protection and governance service leader, to launch an AI Data Protection Officer (DPO) Assistant through Foundry for AI by Rackspace (FAIR) on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. This collaboration aims to promote the responsible use of AI by integrating Rackspace Technology’s multicloud solutions with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Generative Service.

Their joint offerings will incorporate AI-enabled multicloud solutions, integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Microsoft Purview for data governance. These solutions empower organizations to leverage generative AI for business transformation.

Rackspace and the AI DPO Assistant

“Straits Interactive required an AI solution that could understand queries in natural language and provide concise, accurate responses, allowing employees to access data privacy information instantly,” says Srini Koushik, President of Technology and Sustainability, Rackspace Technology.

The AI DPO Assistant, one of the first in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, is a chatbot driven by generative AI, part of Straits Interactive’s Capabara platform, a proprietary Capability-as-a-Service. This platform provides organizations with a comprehensive solution to develop, govern, and manage digital transformation goals while ensuring the responsible use of generative AI.

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The AI DPO Assistant chatbot assists organizations, particularly SMEs, in data governance and navigating data protection requirements. It is built on the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and securely stores data in a multicloud environment by Rackspace Technology. It enables efficient queries of industry best practices, collaboration with consultants to comply with data protection requirements, and leverages generative AI capabilities for customized in-house Generative AI apps.

This collaboration accelerates the adoption of generative AI for SME subject matter experts and aligns with the goal of empowering organizations to create value with generative AI while ensuring data security and compliance. The use of AI in data governance enhances efficiency and effectiveness, shifting from manual processes to AI-driven solutions. This advancement signifies a significant leap in sustainable data governance.