GCP Overview
Overview
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is one of the oldest and biggest cloud services available. It has some unique strengths that make it different from others.
- Global reach
- Strong open-source support
GCP uses the same powerful backbone as Google Search and YouTube, which gives businesses speed, reliability, and flexibility. Many tech giants offer cloud services, but GCP has special advantages.
- Large global network
- Strong focus on collaboration
Google owns one of the largest fiber networks in the world, and its open-source focus helps businesses cut costs while innovating faster.
Who Uses GCP
GCP is trusted by both startups and global enterprises.
- Small businesses
- Fortune 500 companies
By offering modern infrastructure to all, GCP helps businesses of any size embrace digital transformation.
Core Components
Every cloud platform is built on storage and compute. GCP offers key services for both.
- Cloud Storage for files and objects
- Cloud SQL for relational databases
- Compute Engine for virtual machines
- App Engine for web apps
- Vertex AI for building and running AI models
These services form the backbone of GCP and support everything else that runs on the platform.
A Secure Framework
GCP storage and compute services are designed with security in mind.
- Strong encryption for all data
- Secure foundation for advanced services
This strong base ensures that higher-level services like analytics and AI run safely and smoothly.
Business Transformation
Using GCP, businesses can grow faster and safer.
- Rapid product launches
- Built-in strong security
With pay-as-you-go pricing, scaling is easy. Businesses also gain the same strong security as Gmail and Google Drive, including encryption and global data centers.