Google Cloud Platform

Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Thailand to develop digital infrastructure, including the construction of a new data center. The US tech giant says this investment will create 14,000 jobs in the country. The new facilities, to be located in Bangkok and the industrial hub of Chonburi, aim to address the increasing […]

Google has launched its cloud region in South Africa, located in Johannesburg, which is its first site in Africa. This region allows users to deploy cloud resources from specific geographic locations, providing access to services like cloud storage, compute engine, and key management systems. The region is expected to contribute significantly to South Africa’s GDP

Deloitte has launched a Geospatial and AI Platform for Scenario Planning and Monitoring, powered by Google Earth integrations, Google Earth Engine (GEE), and Generative AI technology from Vertex AI. This platform helps clients leverage AI and geospatial data for sustainability and climate action, enabling better planning processes for disaster response, infrastructure development, and urban planning.

Google Cloud’s decision to eliminate data transfer fees for customers moving their data out of its data centers is significant for several reasons. Firstly, this move addresses a long-standing practice in the cloud industry where cloud providers charged customers fees to move data out of their platforms. These fees, known as cloud exit fees or