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Cloud Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Plenty of features, straightforward installation, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "My customers appreciate all the features that Google Cloud has to offer. They are looking for solutions for computing engines, storage, web hosting, and various other needs. The most useful feature depends on their specific requirements and how they plan to utilize Google Cloud. Each customer has their own unique set of needs and the Google Cloud provides a range of options to meet those needs."
- "Google Cloud could improve interoperability with other cloud services."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
My customers appreciate all the features that Google Cloud has to offer. They are looking for solutions for computing engines, storage, web hosting, and various other needs. The most useful feature depends on their specific requirements and how they plan to utilize Google Cloud. Each customer has their own unique set of needs and the Google Cloud provides a range of options to meet those needs.
What needs improvement?
Google Cloud could improve interoperability with other cloud services.
Our objective was to attain a convenient and straightforward configuration process not only in Google Cloud but in other widely utilized cloud services. Regardless of the cloud service you are currently utilizing or intend to connect to, we desire for the process to be seamless and effortlessly attainable with only quick action. It is our hope that all cloud services possess this level of interoperability with one another.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for approximately five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Google Cloud is great.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Google Cloud.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS prior to using Google Cloud. I prefer Google Cloud. The interface is designed in a way that is easy to understand, even for those with limited technical knowledge. One can effortlessly acquire the necessary knowledge through online resources, allowing for self-sufficient learning.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the solution was easy. We only need to complete approximately four steps and we have a cloud instance. The process takes 10 seconds.
What other advice do I have?
There is not any specific maintenance required to be done with the solution.
My advice to others is for them to take all the advantages of the free tiers from each cloud solution vendor and then decide what they want to use.
I rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Computer Chief Specialist Engineer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
User-friendly, overall performs well, and accessible anywhere
Pros and Cons
- "Google Cloud is easy to use and accessible anywhere."
- "Microsoft's solution is more common, Google Cloud could improve by being more compatible with different platforms or entities."
What is our primary use case?
Google Cloud can be used to share files with no need to carry them with you since it is on the cloud. You can access it anywhere if you are traveling or if you have important documents.
What is most valuable?
Google Cloud is easy to use and accessible anywhere.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft's solution is more common, Google Cloud could improve by being more compatible with different platforms or entities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for a few years.
How are customer service and support?
The solution is straightforward and since I am a professional, there is no need for any support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft's solution and they have more users using it than Google Cloud.
How was the initial setup?
Google Cloud has no installation since it is on the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Google Cloud should be divided into modules so that users can buy which module will satisfy them. The overall price of Google Cloud should be reduced, Microsoft is a little bit cheaper. However, if Google divided the cloud offering it would be better. For example, if someone wants to use only for OneDrive they should be able to purchase the service separately, it would reduce the price. There is a license required to use this solution for enterprises.
There is a free account, which the users can increase the size of the space. Google cloud is used in most Android Mobile device operating systems.
What other advice do I have?
I have always said that Google Cloud is better than Microsoft, but the common solution is Microsoft and with some of the compatibility issues with Google Cloud, we typically choose Microsoft.
I rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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CDO at Viento de popa
A public cloud platform providing good analytics feature for moving and transforming data
Pros and Cons
- "Regarding Google Cloud's data analytics features, I find the presentation of information and the ability to move and transform data to be the most valuable. As for machine learning capabilities, they are helpful, especially in detecting anomalies or outliers in our data. For instance, Google Cloud can identify unusual network behavior and provide recommendations on how to address or leverage these findings effectively."
- "I think one area that could be improved in Google Cloud is the customer support. Sometimes the integration process can be a bit complex due to format errors.Also having clearer documentation or a larger support team could really help users like me understand and resolve issues more effectively."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Google Cloud for analytics purposes. The data originates from our on-premise cloud system but is transferred to Google Cloud for analysis.
What is most valuable?
Regarding Google Cloud's data analytics features, I find the presentation of information and the ability to move and transform data to be the most valuable. As for machine learning capabilities, they are helpful, especially in detecting anomalies or outliers in our data. For instance, Google Cloud can identify unusual network behavior and provide recommendations on how to address or leverage these findings effectively.
What needs improvement?
I think one area that could be improved in Google Cloud is the customer support. Sometimes the integration process can be a bit complex due to format errors. Also having clearer documentation or a larger support team could really help users like me understand and resolve issues more effectively.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for the past four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, I'd give Google Cloud a nine out of ten as it's very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud is scalable, which serves our organization's scaling needs well. We have multiple users directly interacting with the technology, and while we don't have immediate plans to increase usage, we would consider extending it in the future.
As for scalability, I'd rate it a ten out of ten as it's more than enough for our needs.
How was the initial setup?
Integrating Google Cloud with our existing systems has been. Deployment is super fast, and takes a couple of minutes.
What was our ROI?
Google Cloud has helped us save time, approximately around thirty to forty percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Google Cloud is on the expensive side for us. I don't have exact figures on the cost per year or month.
What other advice do I have?
I haven't used Google Cloud for AI projects personally. But I have utilized Google AI for optimizing Google Ads campaigns. It's an automated machine learning model that uses data from websites to understand customer behavior and improve marketing strategies for better results like increasing clicks or purchases.
My advice for those considering Google Cloud is to have a technical advisor due to its complexity. It's data-driven, stable, and scalable, which are strong advantages.
Overall, I would give it a rating of around an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Co-Founder and CTO at Stimuler Private Limited
Easy to set up and get started with
Pros and Cons
- "It's a perfect tool for startups."
- "When companies grow at a larger scale, they may shift to a different cloud services provider like AWS or Oracle."
What is our primary use case?
We use Google Cloud to deploy our servers on containerized token servers and store user databases, which mostly consist of 5S data. It is very useful for authentication, as most of our back-end operations are powered by Google.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use. Google Cloud has mastered the user interface and user experience so much that it is very convenient. The 5S is the best tool for startups to set up things quickly and powerfully. Apart from that, Google Cloud has a lot of features. We can deploy with really powerful servers, auto-scaling, and all. Yeah. That's it. I tried AWS, but it has too many features. So Google Cloud is simple to use to start with.
What needs improvement?
When the companies grow at a larger scale, I often see them shifting to a different cloud services provider, like Oracle or AWS, because they may have critical features or preferences over Google Cloud. While Google Cloud is expanding, there is still room for improvement in flexibility.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for more than a year now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable. For starters, it is very scalable, but when we use it for a month, we may have to look for a different setup on Google Cloud. But, yes, it is very scalable.
I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. We are happy with the scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service is pretty supportive. We are also in the Google Startup Program and they have been very helpful. The support is amazing.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is super easy. I would rate it a ten out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
Google Cloud has amazing documentation. It took a few hours to deploy the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Some options might be cheaper for much larger scales, but at the scale, we are operating on, Google has very convenient pricing. I'd rate it a three out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I highly recommend using this solution. It's very easy to set up and get started with and is a perfect tool for startups. They have amazing support with their programs as well.
Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Technology And Services Consultant at Medialogic Studio
User-friendly, easy to configure, and no downtime
Pros and Cons
- "There is no downtime. It is very reliable."
- "Integration is always something that can be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I was investigating a couple of machine learning files and I loaded them into the Google Cloud Platform.
I load and edit notebooks and add more resources to increase computational power. It satisfies the GPUs, basically.
I tend to use their standard configuration and focus on editing the notebooks. I do not use it in a production environment.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution meets my needs for the most part. Everything I need is there, and it has an interface I am familiar with.
What is most valuable?
There is no downtime. It is very reliable.
The UI is very familiar and user-friendly. I like ht interface.
The configurations are very easy.
Also, if you need to increase computational power, you can do so.
I find the system itself to be very convenient.
It is always easy to access.
It's stable and reliable.
The solution scales well.
What needs improvement?
The product is very good. I don't have any notes on areas for improvement.
Integration is always something that can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution in the last 12 months. I use it very regularly.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is extremely stable. There are no bugs and glitches and there is no downtime. I find it to be extremely reliable. I've never experienced any kind of problems. I'd rate the stability nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm using the solution in the context of a small company, and I just use it on my laptop. Therefore, I've never pushed scalability to the maximum.
I'd rate the scalability nine out of ten. The level of scalability on offer is very high. It has a lot of computing power.
How are customer service and support?
I've never needed the help of technical support. I cannot comment on their level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used other solutions in the past and was disappointed with how there was always something not working properly. Also, I did not like how I had to buy credits, which was time-consuming. I had to increase my credit in order to sustain an increase in computing power. Google Cloud is very reliable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward. I'd rate it seven or eight out of ten in terms of ease of implementation. It's not overly complex.
It is available on the web. You simply go to Google's website and it is there and accessible.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user.
I am using the latest version of the solution.
I'd advise others to try it out. They can use it with confidence. I'd recommend it to others.
I would rate the product nine out of ten. It's reliable and scalable.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
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Comprehensive cloud infrastructure solution with a knowledgeable support team
Pros and Cons
- "The customer service team for this solution is very knowledgeable."
- "The storage available for this solution could be improved, especially compared to a solution like Microsoft which offers 1 TB of storage. Google cloud offers only 30 GB."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for email and also make use of the Google servers and related services.
What needs improvement?
The storage available for this solution could be improved, especially compared to a solution like Microsoft which offers 1 TB of storage. Google cloud offers only 30 GB.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service team for this solution is very knowledgeable.
How was the initial setup?
There is very little setup needed for this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This solution is reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Software Developer Team Lead at Dilowa
Scales easily, simple to set up and offers great pricing
Pros and Cons
- "This is a solution that's so easy to expand when you need it to. It's the best I've ever seen. It's much better than Azure."
- "The management side for the database needs some work. Currently, you do everything from the APP. It would be nice to have an interface where you can go in and maintain data and deal with records and do something online."
What is our primary use case?
We largely use the solution for hosting and for the database it offers.
What is most valuable?
Both the hosting and the database are the most valuable features on this product.
What needs improvement?
The analytics could be improved. I need to be able to give them to the client. It is there, but you have to go to Google Cloud to see it. I want it added as a service so I can add it to the client-side and make it easily sharable with my clients.
The management side for the database needs some work. Currently, you do everything from the app. It would be nice to have an interface where you can go in and maintain data and deal with records and do something online. Also the ability to migrate the database should be a bit easier. You can't just copy a database and make another duplicate. You have to do all that bit manually.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've only been using the solution for a total of three months at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, after three months, I can say it's very stable. I haven't had issues with bugs or glitches. It hasn't crashed at all.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a solution that's so easy to expand when you need to. It's the best I've ever seen. It's much better than Azure.
How are customer service and technical support?
Everything in the few months we've used the solution has been great so we haven't had a need to contact technical support. I can't speak to how they are because I have never directly had to deal with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used Azure as well. I've used that for a while and now I've moved to Google Cloud. Then, for a client, I'm also going to use AWS.
We switched from Azure because the setup is too complex, and, on the scalability side, you have to set it up yourself and I found it didn't actually work well. You have to constantly monitor your server and then add a new VM. There's a lot more effort required which is unnecessary if you have a solution that cuts the workload down. Google simplifies things on many levels, and it does the scaling for you.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup isn't complex per se. It's simple once you understand it, but it takes some time to figure it out. Once you do, it's very simple afterwards. In our case, it took us two weeks to get everything fully operational.
We don't require any maintenance. We just need to make sure we keep our data clean.
What about the implementation team?
I handled the implementation myself. I didn't require any consultants or integrators to assist me.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing for Google Cloud seems to be quite cheap and they're actually quite reasonable in comparison to Azure, which, as it turns out, is quite expensive. Even though Azure has a data center in South Africa it's still quite costly. There's no scaling, so if you go with the VM, you pay 2500 Rand. When you add another VM, it's another 2500 Rand even though you don't use the whole thing. With Google, you can go up as incrementally as you need to, even if it's just 30 Rand.
With Google, there's no licensing. Everything is included, just been based on the usage.
What other advice do I have?
We're just a customer. We don't have any special connection to the company in any way.
Obviously, with Google, everything is the latest version. Google updates everything for you, so there isn't usually a time when we're on an "old version" of the solution.
We use the solution on a daily basis.
I would recommend Google Cloud. At the moment it's in third place, according to the standards. Right now it's ranked AWS, then Azure, then Google. Even though it's technically third, it's much better to use and it's a much better environment.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr Software Engineer at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees
Improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment. GCP also helps us upload new features and changes to our software without impacting a lot of users with the network. The AI features have improved the software as well."
- "The UI is beautiful but not easy to use, and also a little slow. Anything that you click is slow to load. It is also not easy to find something. I do not find the left-hand side menu good. We have a lot of options mixed there and we need the best way to deploy cloud resources. I prefer Azure ARM templates since their JSON files are easy to manipulate and integrate with other tools."
What is our primary use case?
We have an ERP platform in our organization to manage things. Such platforms work well in medium and small-sized companies but we have a lot of modules and hence use GCP as a platform to deploy our web. We will also incorporate AI features in the future to improve the software.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has improved our web apps so that we can have a canary deployment. GCP also helps us upload new features and changes to our software without impacting a lot of users with the network. The AI features have improved the software as well.
What is most valuable?
I have found the AI features, networking, and quality of Google products valuable.
What needs improvement?
The UI is beautiful but not easy to use, and also a little slow. Anything that you click is slow to load. It is also not easy to find something. I do not find the left-hand side menu good. We have a lot of options mixed there and we need the best way to deploy cloud resources. I prefer Azure ARM templates since their JSON files are easy to manipulate and integrate with other tools.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable though some of the features don’t work.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. There are three users of GCP in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
I am the solution’s administrator and have deployed it in my organization. The setup is not so easy. Following the steps that are shown on the screen is okay but the problem arises when we have to create new users. For example, it is not easy to get permission for creating service accounts for users. You have to edit the users, insert a lot of documents, and search the internet to find a solution.
What was our ROI?
There is good ROI with the solution because we have a lot of solutions and some of the features come for free. Even the paid features are priced fairly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is not easy to calculate the price of the solution from the pricing table since they are not standard rates. However, I find the solution’s prices to be fair and reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. The solution is easy to maintain. I would recommend anyone willing to try the solution to study the platform and do some courses on it. I studied the platform a lot before using it. If you do not study the platform, you will find it very disorganized and difficult to maintain.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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