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Luther Martin - PeerSpot reviewer
VP - Decision Science at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Feb 16, 2023
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.

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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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Alok Kumar Bhuwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Secretary at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5
Jan 15, 2023
Very good stability and features with unlimited scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's features are very good and our staff loves using them."
  • "Training in new advancements, technologies, or AI would help us understand how to best use the solution."

What is our primary use case?

Our company uses the solution for all office purposes including documents, presentations, meetings, and calendars. 

About 200 people in our office use the solution and we have scaled it to run our center for children with disabilities. All clients or children with disabilities have easy access to our center's resources through the solution.

What is most valuable?

The solution's features are very good and our staff loves using them.

What needs improvement?

Training in new advancements, technologies, or AI would help us understand how to best use the solution. We are always looking for ways to make our business easier or more efficient. We need more guidance on where to obtain knowledge. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for six years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is very good. We use the solution internally and have scaled up to allow access to our clients. 

We can easily create forms and gather data with no issues. We are now looking at Google Analytics to learn how to manage our data. 

How are customer service and support?

We use technical support once or twice per year but typically resolve issues ourselves. We are careful how much we use technical support because we are billed for their assistance. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. 

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution in-house with our six IT technicians. They provide support and training. We also have volunteers in the UK and USA to assist with any questions. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We use the NGO version so the cloud reasonably priced at $2 to $3 per month. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution and rate it an eight 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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David Jacobo - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a consultancy with self employed
Real User
Oct 26, 2023
A scalable and affordable solution that is easy to configure and provides helpful features
Pros and Cons
  • "Cloud Run is pretty helpful."
  • "Google is slower to support .NET."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution to deploy .NET applications to the cloud. I deploy Web APIs and console applications.

What is most valuable?

Cloud Run is pretty helpful. Pub/Sub is also helpful.

What needs improvement?

The product must provide support for .NET. Microsoft has support for .NET because .NET is a Microsoft product. We ran into an issue when we were waiting for Google to support .NET 6. Google is slower to support .NET. It must cater more to .NET developers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten. We rarely had issues. We run our applications on Cloud Run. We had a feature in our software where we had to generate an Excel report, and it limited us to 32 megabytes. We had to work around it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten. Probably 100 users are using the solution in our organization.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using Azure before.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is fairly easy. We have a tool called Jenkins to deploy the product. It only takes a few minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is cheaper than Azure.

What other advice do I have?

Google Cloud came late to the game, so it's not used as much as AWS. We can give it a try because it's easy. It’s easy to configure. It gives us another option. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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Ruslan Melnyk - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Unit Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
Mar 29, 2023
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?

I primarily use it for personal use. I mostly use it to access Google Drive. I use it for saving photos and sharing documents. 

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. 

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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Raghuraman Sundararajan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager III at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 18, 2023
Useful auto-scaling, highly reliable, and straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Cloud's most valuable attribute is its capability for on-demand auto-scaling, and it also simplifies numerous intricate tasks for its users."
  • "The price of the solution could be more transparent."

What is our primary use case?

We are migrating some of our application workloads from an on-premise system to Google Cloud using Kubernetes.

What is most valuable?

Google Cloud's most valuable attribute is its capability for on-demand auto-scaling, and it also simplifies numerous intricate tasks for its users.

What needs improvement?

The price of the solution could be more transparent.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Google Cloud within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of Google Cloud a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability of Google Cloud a seven out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Google Cloud.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Google Cloud is straightforward. However, the migration of workload is complex.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We approached Google Cloud with certain cost assumptions but were surprised to find that our actual expenses were higher than expected. Initially, we had anticipated spending a set amount on the solution, but in reality, we ended up spending more than that. It would be helpful to have greater transparency and educational documentation on the cost-related aspects of Google Cloud.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others wanting to use this solution should have a migration strategy and there are other solutions on the market with similar features. User education is critical to be successful with the solution.

One of the challenges when it comes to Google Cloud is how to familiarize traditional Java developers, working database administrators, or data engineers with its offerings. The question is how to teach them to use it effectively and ensure that it functions properly. If the education is successful, Google Cloud can be a fantastic solution to work with.

I rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten.

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Andrei Popovici - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology And Services Consultant at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Consultant
Mar 15, 2023
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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reviewer2104236 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Mar 13, 2023
Simple with a straightforwards setup but does not seem to provide virtualization
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support has been good."
  • "I find it hard to download items, especially on their operating system."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for data. For example, we use it for email and Google Docs and sheets and content of that nature. 

What is most valuable?

I find that Google Cloud is easier to understand than other options. 

I like its product offering, which is simpler to figure out and automate.

The setup is straightforward. 

It is scalable.

The solution is stable.

Technical support has been good. 

What needs improvement?

I'm still confused by the usefulness of the cloud and I'm not sure why everyone is moving there. I don't trust the act of sending my company's information to whoever knows where instead of having it safe on my own servers. 

I find it hard to download items, especially on their operating system.

The Google operating system leaves a lot to be desired. 

It does not seem to provide any virtualization whatsoever.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Cloud providers like Google are designed to be scalable. The issue is you are supposed to be bursting at the seams before you scale and that doesn't make much financial sense.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service is very good. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I'm also familiar with Azure. I've used Microsoft products for ten years or so, however, I find Google to be simpler.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was pretty straightforward and simple. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Pricing is pretty good. However, all cloud products offer pretty close to the same pricing. 

What other advice do I have?

I haven't used a lot of cloud products and haven't experimented too much with Google Cloud, beyond playing with Google Workspace. 

From what I have experienced, I would rate it seven out of ten.

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Gabriel Anderson - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Software Engineer at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Mar 5, 2023
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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