Cloud WAN: Lightning-Fast Networking

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Google Cloud’s new Cloud WAN is now available, offering:
 

• Ultra-fast connections with near-zero latency for billions of users worldwide.

• Up to 40% better network performance and 40% lower costs compared to traditional solutions.
   

This global network backbone connects data centers, branches, and campuses at "Google speed," ensuring fast and reliable connections.

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AI Hypercomputer & Ironwood TPU: Powering AI at Scale

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The AI Hypercomputer platform has received powerful updates to help businesses get the most out of their AI workloads:
 

• Ironwood TPU (7th generation) pods offer 42.5 exaFLOPS, up to 4 times the performance of previous models.

• vLLM for TPUs improves large-language model performance across platforms like Compute Engine and Vertex AI.

• Pathways for Google Cloud provides a unified machine learning runtime for large-scale training and inference.
   

These upgrades mean faster model training, fewer bottlenecks, and better ROI on AI investments.

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Workload-Optimized Storage & Compute: Supercharging Performance

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New tools to support data-heavy and compute-intensive applications:
 

• Rapid Storage (Preview): Zonal storage with <1 ms latency and 20x faster access than standard regional buckets.

• Anywhere Cache (GA): A cache that reduces latency by up to 70%, keeping data close to GPUs/TPUs for faster processing.

• Hyperdisk Exapools: Exabyte-scale block storage delivering TiB/s throughput for high-performance computing (HPC) and AI workloads.
   

These updates ensure data is processed faster and more efficiently, minimizing delays and maximizing throughput.

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Google Distributed Cloud: AI On-Premises with Gemini

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For businesses with specific data residency or low-latency needs, Gemini on Google Distributed Cloud (still in pre-announcement) offers:
 

• On-premises AI running on NVIDIA DGX/HGX platforms with Gemini models.

• Agentspace Search for secure, enterprise-level search and automation without compromising data residency.
   

This allows businesses to run powerful AI tools on-premises, ensuring compliance and smooth performance.

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What It Means for Businesses

These innovations create the strong infrastructure foundation needed for next-generation AI and enterprise applications. With high-performance networking, powerful compute options, ultra-fast storage, and flexible on-premises solutions, businesses can scale their operations with confidence – whether it's for training complex models, running real-time AI services, or connecting global teams.