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Composite Score

9.0 /10

CX Score

9.3 /10

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Google Cloud provides the building blocks so you can quickly develop everything from simple websites to complex applications. Explore how you can make Google Cloud work for you.

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Awards & Recognition

Google Cloud won the following awards in the Cloud Infrastructure as a Service category

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience

Latest Award, 2024

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2024

8 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023

8 Top Rated Capabilities

10 Top Rated Features

2023

Google Cloud Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Google Cloud?

1% Negative

2% Neutral

97% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Security Protects
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Access Management

Cloud Integration

Cloud Backup

Data Migration

Load Balancing

Analytics and Reporting

Capacity Management

Systems Performance Management

Multi Cloud Management

Regulatory Compliance

Workflow Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Google Cloud Reviews

Mykhailo K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2024

Excellent for ML Projects and Innovation

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Cloud from other similar products?

Google Cloud stands out due to its advanced machine learning and AI capabilities, integration with TensorFlow, and powerful data analytics tools like BigQuery. Its global network and robust security features also provide a strong foundation for scalable and reliable cloud services.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Cloud is its seamless integration with machine learning tools and frameworks, especially TensorFlow. This makes it an excellent choice for developing and deploying ML models efficiently.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The aspect I dislike most is the complexity and potential for costs to escalate quickly if not carefully managed. The pricing structure can be challenging to navigate, particularly for larger projects.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Take advantage of the powerful ML and data analytics tools offered by Google Cloud, and ensure you have a clear strategy for managing and monitoring your usage to avoid unexpected expenses.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Abhay C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2024

Efficient, All-Inclusive, Increasing Cost.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Cloud from other similar products?

Google Cloud's emphasis on AI and machine learning capabilities is one of its most notable features. Google's extensive infrastructure and domain knowledge enable AI-driven solutions and sophisticated data analytics. Furthermore, Google Cloud stands out from the competition because to its extensive global network and dedication to sustainability; it provides excellent performance while leaving a lower environmental impact than some rivals.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's difficult to choose just one, but if I had to, I'd say that Google Cloud's scalability is my favorite feature. Regardless of your size, Google Cloud's infrastructure can easily manage your workload, freeing you up to concentrate on innovation and growth rather than capacity issues.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Although there are many things to admire about Google Cloud, one thing that might be better is the pricing transparency. Navigating the numerous price schemes and figuring out exactly what you'll be charged for certain services can occasionally be a little confusing. Customers may find this method easier to use and more accessible if it is simplified.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Starting a Google Cloud journey necessitates a careful evaluation of the goals and needs of the company, using the free trial or credits to investigate its offerings. Set aside some time to read through the documentation and web resources to become familiar with the platform's many features and services. Use Google Cloud's support network for advice and assistance, and continuously optimize usage for both cost and performance.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Effective Service

Dogan C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2024

Great Helper for Software Developers

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Cloud from other similar products?

Very speedy and it has ease for implementation, I wouldn't recommend more.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the greatest tools of Google to be utilized like us software developers, it has great interface and very easy to setup.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I do not like the token policy, its very tight for external APIs.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend them to get most out of the online trainings available for this tool.

Pros

Client's Interest First
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Google Cloud Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Google Cloud?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Access Management Includes social sign-on, external authorization, and fraud detection.

Cloud Integration Includes real-time data integration, APIs, and data quality.

Cloud Backup Includes backup schedules, encryption algorithms, and data support.

Data Migration The ability to select and extract data from one storage system to another

Load Balancing Allows distribution of workloads across multiple computing resources.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Capacity Management Monitor system utilization and provide alerts when pre-defined thresholds are reached.

Systems Performance Management Includes monitoring, analyzing and configuration in order to optimize performance and increase efficiency.

Multi Cloud Management Includes multiple cloud computing services, file transfers, and security guarantee.

Regulatory Compliance Includes compliance with regulations and standards such as SOX, HIPPA, NIST, PCI-DSS etc.

Workflow Management Includes ability to support flexible and comprehensive workflow-based capabilities.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Google Cloud Reviews

Mykhailo K.

Excellent for ML Projects and Innovation

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Abhay C.

Efficient, All-Inclusive, Increasing Cost.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Dogan C.

Great Helper for Software Developers

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Access Management

Cloud Integration

Cloud Backup

Data Migration

Load Balancing

Analytics and Reporting

Capacity Management

Systems Performance Management

Multi Cloud Management

Regulatory Compliance

Workflow Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support