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Extend Google Cloud AI and infrastructure on-premises

Google Distributed Cloud’s hardware and software bring Google Cloud to your data center, designed for sovereignty, regulatory, and low-latency requirements.

Overview

Enable inference at the edge

On-premises computing is not new, but extending AI-optimized cloud infrastructure from the cloud to on-premises deployments is. With Google Distributed Cloud, you can extend the latest in AI models and AI-optimized infrastructure without compromising on data residency, latency, or connectivity.

Run modern apps on-premises

Build modern apps everywhere in a uniform developer environment from cloud to edge. Google Distributed Cloud enables your team to build, deploy, and scale with a Kubernetes-based developer workflow and leverage an active ecosystem of partners.

Address data residency and operational sovereignty needs

Google Distributed Cloud comes with an air-gapped option, coupled with a partner-operated model, to support public sector and regulated industries to meet the strictest sovereignty regulations, including ensuring data residency, control of operational staffing, and limiting impacts of jurisdictional challenges.

Scale anywhere with cloud-native agility

Scale from one to thousands of locations with flexible hardware and software options for your business. Google Distributed Cloud equips your team with fully managed software to quickly adapt and respond to the latest customer requirement and market changes.

How It Works

Drive modern business use cases that leverage Google's AI, security, and an open ecosystem for better experiences, improved growth, and optimized operations. Securely store data where you need it and run modern apps anywhere with Kubernetes-based flexible scaling for thousands of edge locations.

Common Uses

Build apps with an air-gapped option

How-tos

Full isolation with no connectivity to the public internet

Safeguard sensitive data and adhere to strict regulations with Google Distributed Cloud's air-gapped option. The solution does not require connectivity to Google Cloud or the public internet to manage infrastructure, services, APIs, or tooling, and is built to remain disconnected in perpetuity. Our product's open architecture creates familiarity across both public and air-gapped private clouds.

Learn more about our air-gapped solutions

Watch "Google Distributed Cloud: An air-gapped cloud solution"

How-tos

Full isolation with no connectivity to the public internet

Learn more about our air-gapped solutions

Watch "Google Distributed Cloud: An air-gapped cloud solution"

Enable modern retail experiences

How-tos

Additional resources

Deliver modern store use cases to thousands of locations

Building, deploying, and scaling software for thousands of clusters and locations can be challenging. With Google Distributed Cloud, you can build, deploy, and scale configurations from a single to thousands of retail locations to support use cases like store analytics, fast checkout, and predictive analytics.

Learn more about the key insights driving retail at the edge

How-tos

Deliver modern store use cases to thousands of locations

Learn more about the key insights driving retail at the edge

Additional resources

Enable the modern factory floor

How-tos

Additional resources

How-tos

Additional resources

Transform telecommunications

How-tos

Digitally transform from IT to networks with the latest AI

Modernizing and monetizing workflows for cloud solution providers (CSPs) can be expensive. In the 5G era, CSPs focus on activating data and analytics with AI and ML. A common operating model is needed to manage networks running across premises-based and cloud environments—from core to edge. Google’s flexibility optimizes deployment and operating costs—both essential to monetizing 5G investments.

Learn more about the best practices for monetizing cloud-based technology and 5G networks

Watch the Google Cloud Innovators Live session on telecommunications

How-tos

Digitally transform from IT to networks with the latest AI

Learn more about the best practices for monetizing cloud-based technology and 5G networks

Watch the Google Cloud Innovators Live session on telecommunications

Pricing

How our pricing works	Google Distributed Cloud pricing is based on Google Cloud services, storage, networking, and hardware configurations.
Services and configurations	Description	Price
Server	Choose your hardware configuration, starting with a 3-node configuration	Starting at$165 per node per month 5-year commitment is $495/month for 3-node configuration
Software license for managed Kubernetes, starting with a 3-node configuration	Starting at$7 per vCPU per month5-year commitment is $672/month for 3-node configuration
Server installation	$2,300One-time fee
Racks	Choose your rack configuration, starting with 6 nodes	Contact sales for pricing3-year commitment

How our pricing works

Google Distributed Cloud pricing is based on Google Cloud services, storage, networking, and hardware configurations.

Description

Choose your hardware configuration, starting with a 3-node configuration

Price

Starting at

$165 per node per month

5-year commitment is $495/month for 3-node configuration

Software license for managed Kubernetes, starting with a 3-node configuration

Description

Starting at

$7 per vCPU per month

5-year commitment is $672/month for 3-node configuration

Description

Choose your rack configuration, starting with 6 nodes

Price

Contact sales for pricing

3-year commitment

Explore additional purchase requirements

Premier Support Plan and Necessary Storage

Where can I get GDC?

Now available in 25 countries

Need help getting started?

Contact GDC sales to begin

Resources to learn more about our product

Using AI and edge infrastructure to analyze data

Build cloud-native apps with AI and Kubernetes

Google in the public sector and WWT

Partners & Integration

Partner with GDC

All partners

Google Cloud Ready

Managed Google Distributed Cloud providers

Hardware partners

Service partners

All partners

Google Cloud Ready

Managed Google Distributed Cloud providers

Hardware partners

Service partners

What is a Google Cloud Ready partner and how does my company become one?

The Google Cloud Ready - Distributed Cloud validation recognizes partner solutions that have met a core set of functional and interoperability requirements. Through the process, partners closely collaborate with Google to provide new integrations to best support customer use cases. Learn more in the Google Cloud Ready - Distributed Cloud Partner Validation Guide.

What is a Managed Google Distributed Cloud provider and how does my company become one?

The Managed GDC Providers (MGP) is a strategic partnership initiative by Google Cloud Partner Advantage program designed to accelerate Google Distributed Cloud adoption by collaborating with specialized partners who are skilled in deploying, operating, and managing services. These MGPs form a comprehensive ecosystem, providing end-to-end Google Distributed Cloud solutions, including top-tier support, robust data security, and more. By offering Google Distributed Cloud as a managed service, MGPs empower businesses to scale efficiently while maintaining high service quality.

Where can I find more videos about Google Distributed Cloud?

Google Distributed Cloud YouTube playlist has a variety of content about driving data and AI transformation, accelerating cloud-native network adoption, and new monetization models. Learn more about our managed edge hardware and software product configurations for enterprises and public sector to innovate with AI, keep data secure, and modernize with a Kubernetes-based consistent and open developer experience from edge to cloud.