Rackspace is moving 125 of its employees to Tech Mahindra, shortly after announcing a new partnership with the India-based technology consulting firm.

The cloud computing company, headquartered in Windcrest near San Antonio, declined to say how many local workers are transitioning to Tech Mahindra.

The positions are “non-customer-facing,” a spokesperson said.

“This partnership is part of a multiyear agreement to build out our go-to-market strategy,” Rackspace said in a statement. “Working with world leaders in technology like Tech Mahindra to improve how we execute our business goals makes us more competitive and provides revenue streams.”

The relationship allows Rackspace to cross-sell to Tech Machindra’s customers, work on products and services with the firm and improve its own operations, according to the company. Employees joining Tech Mahindra may continue working on Rackspace business or with other customers.

Rackspace has struggled in recent years amid competition from deep-pocketed rivals like Amazon and since being taken private by Apollo Global Management in 2016.

The company endured its third round of layoffs in February since being acquired by the private equity firm. In April, Rackspace’s owner replaced former CEO Joe Eazor, who held the position for less than two years, with transportation executive Kevin Jones.

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