Google Cloud & GenAI: Trends, Adoption & Business Impact | HCLTech
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Overview

We partnered with TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group to conduct comprehensive primary market research on the state of cloud computing, with a particular focus on Google Cloud adoption and its impact on organizations. The study involved 532 web-based interviews with senior executives responsible for public cloud technology investments across various industries.

This research delves into the accelerating adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) and its growing role within cloud environments. The findings highlight key trends, challenges and opportunities as organizations continue to explore and implement GenAI models. The report also examines the essential role Google Cloud plays in helping businesses navigate the complexities of cloud transformation and AI adoption, offering insights into how its infrastructure and AI services support organizations in achieving faster, more efficient AI deployments.

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Key highlights include

The GenAI surge

The GenAI surge

91% of organizations are investing in R&D to explore GenAI applications, with 61% citing GenAI as the top use case for public cloud infrastructure—surpassing traditional cloud applications like backup and archiving.

Google Cloud's competitive edge

Google Cloud's competitive edge

Respondents highlight a superior development experience, increased innovation and access to cutting-edge infrastructure like GPUs, which make Google Cloud a key driver in GenAI adoption.

The role of partnerships

The role of partnerships

The research confirms that strategic partnerships are critical. 86% of organizations report that collaborating with third-party experts, such as HCLTech, accelerates GenAI adoption and fills key skills gaps, leading to faster and more impactful AI solutions.

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Cloud Evolution

Partnerships for AI success

As AI adoption accelerates, organizations must carefully select the right partners to navigate this complex landscape. HCLTech’s partnership with Google Cloud offers customers a robust combination of advanced cloud infrastructure, AI tools and strategic guidance. This collaboration ensures businesses can confidently implement GenAI initiatives, scaling up quickly and efficiently.

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Partnerships for AI success

Key takeaways

Google Cloud’s Full AI Stack

Google Cloud’s Full AI Stack

From data analytics with BigQuery to AI model deployment through Vertex AI, Google Cloud offers a comprehensive toolkit for AI and GenAI innovation.

AI Maturity Model

AI Maturity Model

Google Cloud’s AI maturity model helps guide businesses through six stages of GenAI adoption, ensuring a strategic and phased approach to success.

The Rise of AI Integrators

The Rise of AI Integrators

HCLTech, as a leading AI integrator, brings the right expertise to the table, helping organizations overcome challenges and realize the full potential of GenAI.

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