Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 67 | Page 23

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Dynamics of Google Cloud regions
Google Cloud is presently deployed globally through 38 regions and 115 zones , with 185 + network edge locations , spread across more than 200 countries .
Google Cloud Doha region has been launched with three zones , allowing users to distribute applications and storage to help protect against service disruptions . The Doha region includes key Google Cloud products , including Compute Engine , Cloud Run , Cloud SQL , Google Kubernetes Engine , and Spanner , among others .
At a minimum , all Google Cloud regions offer the following products at launch : Compute Engine , Google Kubernetes Engine , Cloud Storage , Persistent Disk , CloudSQL , Virtual Private Cloud , Key Management System , Cloud Identity and Secret Manager .
Additional products will be available within 6 months of a new region launch , including : Cloud Run , Cloud Bigtable , Cloud MemCache , Apigee , Cloud Redis , Cloud Spanner , Extreme PD , Cloud Load Balancer , Cloud Interconnect , BigQuery , Cloud Dataflow , Cloud Dataproc , Pub-Sub .
Google Cloud global products including networking , data analytics , management tools , operations , developer tools , and security , are available with no dependence on location .
Google Cloud will be expanding to Dammam Saudi Arabia , Querétaro Mexico , Malaysia , Thailand , New Zealand , Greece , Norway , South Africa , Austria and Sweden .
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Mindware ’ s partner enablement
Mindware ’ s plan for enabling channel partners for the Google Cloud enterprise solution stack involves a comprehensive approach . Mindware will conduct a channel and market mapping project to segment partners into multiple segments , and each segment will have specific growth plans tailored by country , combining various types of trainings , client engagements , and promotions .
To manage Google Cloud partners effectively , Mindware will form teams comprising of local channel account managers , Google Cloud sales representatives , and pre-sales engineers . This collaborative effort will offer partners an education path to accelerate their skills acquisition and certifications in areas such as multi-hybrid cloud , Data-AI , and IT security , demonstrating how Google solutions can address their clients ’ needs in their digital transformation journey .
Mindware will be delivering training to partners help their resources obtain certifications based on their disciplines like sales , pre-sales , or professional services . This comprehensive enablement strategy aims to empower both teams and partners with the knowledge and skills required to promote and deliver solutions .
“ Mindware will support Google Cloud through a reseller ecosystem at scale , providing organisations with access to the cloud experts and technologies they need to drive positive business outcomes in the cloud ,” said Abdulrahman Al Thehaiban , Managing Director for META , Google Cloud .
“ We strongly believe that the Google Cloud-Mindware partnership offers a unique opportunity for both organisations to succeed and grow in the market , particularly in the domains of data and AI ,” added Jarre . •
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