With rapid expansion of internet and cloud computing, warehouse-scale computing (WSC) workloads (search, email, video sharing, online maps, online shopping, etc.) have reached planetary scale and are driving the lion’s share of growth in computing demand. WSC workloads also differ from others in their requirements for on-demand scalability, elasticity and availability.  Many studies (e.g., Profiling […]

At Google, we follow a security-first philosophy to make safeguarding our clients’ and users’ data easier and more scalable, with strong security principles built into multiple layers of Google Cloud. In line with this philosophy, we want to make sure that our Container-Optimized OS adheres to industry-standard security best practices. To this end, we released […]

We understand that at each stage of the startup journey, you need different levels of support and resources to start, build and grow. To help with your journey, we created the Google Cloud Technical Guide for Startups to help your organization across these different milestones. Technical Guides for Startups to support your startup journey The […]

Communication service providers (CSPs) are at the forefront of a remarkable digital transformation as network data traffic soars to record highs. Fromlow-latency edge computing, digitally reimagined infrastructure management, and sustainable networking practices, CSPs are meeting the massive increase in network demand by becoming data-driven and digital-first. To achieve this, leading CSPs know they must harness […]

With over ⅓ of the food in the USA ending up as waste according to the USDA, it is a compelling challenge to address this travesty.  What will happen to hunger, food prices, trash reduction, water consumption, and overall sustainability when we stop squandering this abundance? Beginning with the departure from the farm to the […]

Mosquitoes aren’t just the peskiest creatures on Earth; they infect more than 700 million people a year with dangerous diseases like Zika, Malaria, Dengue Fever, and Yellow Fever. Prevention is the best protection, and stopping mosquito bites before they happen is a critical step. SC Johnson—a leading developer and manufacturer of pest control products, consumer […]

Today, manufacturers are advancing on their digital transformation journey, betting on innovative technologies like cloud and AI to strengthen competitiveness and deliver sustainable growth. Nearly two thirds of manufacturers already use cloud solutions, according to McKinsey. The actual work of scaling digital transformation projects from proof of concept to production, however, still remains a challenge […]

If you’ve worked in any facet of IT you know all too well how rapidly technology changes. You’ve probably seen some trendy industry buzz words lately like “cloud native”, “containers”,  or “infrastructure as code” just to name a few. The Cloud And then there’s “Cloud”—the buzzword to rule them all! If you are coming from […]