Engineering organizations of every type, size and industry are using the cloud for a wide variety of use cases, such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, simulation, virtual desktops, software development and customer-facing web applications. Google Cloud is just one of the players in this game.
Google Cloud began in 2008 with the launch of the Google App Engine, a platform for building and hosting web applications from Google-managed data centers. The Google App Engine was designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing developers to focus on building applications without worrying about managing infrastructure. Over time, Google Cloud has expanded to include a wide range of products and services, such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS). Today, Google Cloud is one of the largest cloud computing platforms in the world, with a global network of data centers and millions of customers.
Google Cloud recently made further moves to expand its offerings in its telecom services collaboration with StarHub and the release of three new telecom products: Telecom Network Automation, Telecom Data Fabric and Telecom Subscriber Insights. These developments offer several advantages for engineers in the telecommunications industry.
Google Cloud and StarHub Get Together
The partnership between Google Cloud and StarHub, a leading telecommunications provider in Singapore, offers improved access to cloud infrastructure in the region. StarHub’s expertise in networking and telecommunications can help ensure that cloud solutions are deployed in a way that maximizes performance and reliability. Additionally, engineers who use Google Cloud’s services through StarHub will have access to local support from StarHub’s technical team and improved access to cloud infrastructure in the region. This will enable them to modernize their IT infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
Furthermore, StarHub will leverage Google Distributed Cloud Edge and Nokia 5G Standalone Core to produce a multi-access, software-based 5G cloud network. This will help enterprise customers deploy, manage and run their applications across clouds and on-premises environments.
Additionally, StarHub’s network capabilities will help to enhance the performance of Google Cloud’s services in the region and ensure that cloud solutions are deployed in a way that maximizes performance and reliability. This can be particularly beneficial for engineers who need to access data-intensive applications or who require high-performance computing resources.
New Telecom Products from Google Cloud
In addition to the collaboration with StarHub, Google Cloud has also announced the release of three new telecom products: Telecom Automation, Telecom Data Fabric, and Telecom Subscriber Insights. These products are designed to help telecommunications companies modernize their IT infrastructure, automate their operations and take advantage of data analysis.
Telecom Automation enables engineers to automate 5G network deployment, operation and management tasks, such as configuration, provisioning and monitoring. The aim is to increase network availability and resiliency while reducing maintenance and downtime.
Telecom Data Fabric is a data management and analytics platform that allows engineers to unify their data from multiple sources and applications across multiple clouds and data lakes. It provides a unified view of their data and the AI and machine learning tools they need to process it. This enables these companies to make better decisions and improve customer experience.
Finally, Telecom Subscriber Insights provides companies with predictive analytics and insights into subscriber behavior and network performance. Engineers can use this data to proactively troubleshoot network issues, optimize network performance or tailor customer experiences.
What This Means for Engineers in Telecommunications
Adopting cloud services can offer many other benefits. Engineers can access pretrained models, application program interfaces (APIs) and tools that can help automate processes and innovate faster. It also has a comprehensive security model that includes multiple layers of protection including physical security, data encryption and access controls. Google Cloud is also compliant with a wide range of industry standards, including ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, making it a secure and reliable option for businesses that need to comply with regulatory requirements.
Open standards and APIs also make it easy to integrate with other systems and services. Google Cloud has partnerships with other cloud providers, making it possible to build hybrid and multi-cloud environments as needed. This also facilitates collaboration and teamwork, allowing engineers to work more effectively together. For example, Google Cloud’s new collaboration with StarHub will enable engineers to work on joint projects and share resources, while Telecom Data Fabric can help engineers manage and analyze data across the ecosystem.
Google Cloud also allows infrastructure to be scaled up or down based on requirements. This can be especially useful for engineers working on projects with varying workloads or unpredictable traffic. Its pay-as-you-go pricing model also makes it easy to manage costs, allowing customers to only pay for the resources that are used.
Outlook for the Cloud
The future looks bright for Google Cloud’s telecom services. The partnership with StarHub and new telecom products offer significant advantages for engineers in the telecommunications industry. The increasing demand for data-intensive applications and the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) are driving the need for more powerful and flexible telecom networks. By leveraging AI and machine learning in the cloud, engineers can build intelligent applications that automate processes, provide insights that drive business value, access cutting-edge technology and collaborate more effectively.