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In this Cloud Wars Minute, Bob details Google Cloud’s partnerships with SAP, Salesforce, and other large systems integrators relating to generative AI.
Highlights
00:40 — The company that is arguably leading the generative AI revolution, in combination with its partners, is Google Cloud. The latest Google Cloud partners include SAP, Salesforce, Accenture, and other large system integrators (SIs).
01:15 — The partnership approach that Google Cloud is taking goes beyond “lining up the traditional channel partners with global SIs,” but it’s also taking technology partners, small startups, and partners specifically focused on generative AI.
02:22 — This move underscores Google Cloud’s jump to #2 on the Cloud Wars Top 10 ranking, replacing AWS. “It’s not just the technology strategy that makes companies successful today, but it’s the go-to-market strategy.”
02:45 — The deal between Google Cloud and Accenture will span 19 industries and six different business functions. A few examples of these functions are supply chain optimization and healthcare process improvements.
03:39 — While technological capabilities are still important, partnerships are also taking the forefront in the offerings of the Cloud Wars Top 10 companies. The expanded partnerships between Google Cloud, SAP, and Salesforce in the explosive new area of generative AI represent a remarkable shift.
04:29 — A few weeks ago, Google Cloud also signed new deals with Deloitte, KPMG, and Cognizant.
