I primarily use it for personal use. I mostly use it to access Google Drive. I use it for saving photos and sharing documents.
Business Unit Manager at BAKOTECH
Easy to use with good performance and a simple setup
Pros and Cons
- "It is very easy to share documents."
- "They could always offer even more storage at the base level."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is very easy to share documents.
It's very good for personal use for saving my own documents and files.
The performance is very good.
It is pretty good in terms of storage.
It is fairly secure.
What needs improvement?
I don't have any notes for improvements. I don't use it too often.
They could always offer even more storage at the base level.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Google Cloud for 15 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. I'd rate its reliability ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. I'd rate the ability to extend ten out of ten.
I'm not sure who else uses it in my company.
How are customer service and support?
I've never contacted technical support. I've never had any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use Microsoft for personal use.
I've previously used Dropbox as well.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I use a free version. You can also pay for a subscription from Google Cloud as well.
What other advice do I have?
Since this is a cloud product, I am always on the latest version of the product.
I'd recommend the solution to other potential users. It is easy to set up. You can choose to have a personal friend and gain access to your documents from anywhere.
I'd rate the solution ten 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
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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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Senior Principal Cyber Security Consultant - Cloud and Container at Standard Chartered Bank
Easy setup, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is user-friendly and easy to spin."
- "The security of the solution can always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Cloud to spin up the Kubernetes cluster.
What is most valuable?
The solution is user-friendly and easy to spin.
What needs improvement?
The security of the solution can always be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Cloud is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Google Cloud is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. All we have to do is make our request and the cluster should be available to us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Google Cloud offers free credit when we sign up for a minimal amount of gigabytes. The service is cheap and I give it a seven out of ten for the cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
For learning purposes, I explored both AWS and Azure on my own, and I have also used other cloud environments. When I originally started out in the cloud industry, this was my basic approach.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution an eight out of ten.
I recommend Google Cloud to others.
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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CDO at SGROUP
Reliable and provides easy access but needs to improve analytics for the client
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable."
- "The analytics that they have are very focused. It serves Google and not really the client."
What is our primary use case?
We're using the solution for multiple purposes.
How has it helped my organization?
It's accessible from everywhere. It can be used for many purposes.
What is most valuable?
I like it due to the fact that it can be accessed from everywhere and it can be used for every kind of solution you need. I enjoy the freedom and access it allows for.
The solution is scalable.
It is stable and reliable.
What needs improvement?
The cost could be lowered.
The analytics could be improved. The analytics that they have are very focused. It serves Google and not really the client. There needs to be some kind of ratio between the purpose of the service, how much of this service is for the client and how much is for the provider. Google is getting more value from the analytics services than the client.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution for many years now. It's likely been five to six years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable and reliable with good performance on offer. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can scale the solution quite easily. It's not a problem at all.
We have more than 4,000 users on the solution.
We do not plan to increase usage at this time.
How are customer service and support?
We are internally supporting the product. We do not need any outside technical support. I've never reached out to Google's technical support services.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've used Microsoft and IBM solutions in the past. This was before we began using Google Cloud.
We are using Google due to the fact that it's completely different. The purpose of Google Cloud is different, and the access to it is different. We are using it for wider services than for any kind of specific purpose or any kind of business focus.
How was the initial setup?
We are using the cloud. There is no installation process required before you start using it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In terms of the licensing, I'd rate the solution five out of ten. It could always be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I'd recommend the solution to others. I'm a user myself. It's also very popular as an option in my country.
I'd rate the solution five 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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Offers free storage, stability and reliable product
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it is free. It's easy to use, and it's reliable."
- "The Notes application could be better."
What is our primary use case?
It's mostly for storage of personal documents, some photos, and emails.
How has it helped my organization?
It's purely for personal use.
What is most valuable?
I like that it is free. It's easy to use, and it's reliable.
What needs improvement?
The Notes application could be better. Some of the email portal features can be tricky, but my mom uses it just fine, so it's probably intuitive enough.
And some of the email portal features. My mom sometimes has trouble with them, but she's not very tech-savvy, so that's understandable. The fact that she can use it at all shows that it's pretty user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using Google around 2012. I've been using the cloud version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I've never had a problem with stability so I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have a free business account, and my family uses it as well. It's easy to use, it works, and it is free, and we all have our own domain email addresses. It's absolutely awesome.
I'm good with the free Google account I have. It allows ten users, but I only need four or five, so it's plenty for now.
If we ever need more storage or users, it's easy to upgrade by paying a small monthly fee. It is really simple.
How are customer service and support?
Never needed it. It's always just worked perfectly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Google Cloud was the first one I signed up for. It's always worked, it's always been free, and I haven't had a reason to look elsewhere. I don't see a need to at this point.
How was the initial setup?
I've been using it for so long; it just always worked. There was no setup; it just worked.
What was our ROI?
I can stay connected with others. I have free email, free storage, free notes, and free Google apps, and I use it in conjunction with the free Linux operating system on my computer.
I don't need to pay for licensing for anything.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't pay for the license. For me, it's completely free.
What other advice do I have?
Just try it out. If you like it, stick with it. If not, then look around for something else. But in my experience, if you find something that works, don't overthink it. Just use it.
It's been a great service for my needs. Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten because there is room for improvement.
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
VP - Decision Science at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The platform performs well, and the autoscaling is useful, but I would like to see code generation features
Pros and Cons
- "Google Cloud performs well."
- "I would like to see more code generation features that enable you to take user input in simple English and automatically convert it to code."
What is our primary use case?
We used Google Cloud for to host our automation platform.
What is most valuable?
Google Cloud performs well.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see more code generation features that enable you to take user input in simple English and automatically convert it to code.
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?
I rate Google Cloud eight out of 10 for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Google Cloud eight out of 10 for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The IT team centrally manages the deployment and gives us access to the instance that hosts the automated platform.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Cloud seven out of 10. It increases the efficiency of any user to have a solid technology platform. You get the advantage of auto-scaling and upgrades to the latest technology.
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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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?
Our aim is to provide comprehensive solutions to our valued customers. Whether it be to fulfill their specific requests or to help them attain their desired outcomes, we utilize the cutting-edge technology available in Google Cloud. This allows us to effectively cater to our client's needs while also providing a mutually beneficial experience.
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.
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
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