Google Cloud Next ’25: What to expect

Google Cloud Next ’25, which runs from April 9-11 in Las Vegas,will showcase the latest advancements and future directions of Google Cloud Platform and cloud computing in general. Naturally, you can expect a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine learning and announcements around new AI-powered tools and services designed to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and drive innovation across various industries. Keynotes from Google executives will likely highlight real-world applications of their AI models.

Another theme will undoubtedly be data analytics and management. With the rise in the volume of data, Google Cloud Next is expected to unveil updates and new features for BigQuery, data lakes, and other data-centric services. The focus will likely be on making data more accessible, actionable, and secure for enterprises of all sizes. Expect discussions around real-time analytics, data governance, and the integration of AI/ML with data workflows.

Hybrid and multicloud strategies will also be a prominent topic. Google Cloud has been actively promoting its Anthos platform, and so you can expect further developments and success stories around enabling seamless workload migration and management across on-premises, Google Cloud, and other cloud environments. This will likely include updates focused on consistency, security, and cost optimization in hybrid and multicloud deployments.

Google Cloud gets vertical

Beyond specific technologies, watch for a focus on industry solutions. Google Cloud has been tailoring its offerings for sectors such as retail, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. The event will likely feature dedicated sessions and announcements showcasing these industry-specific solutions and highlighting customer successes.

Security will remain a paramount concern. Expect updates and discussions around Google Cloud’s security posture, new security services, and best practices for protecting data and applications in the cloud. Topics like confidential computing, threat detection, and compliance will likely be addressed.

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