Google, Gulf cooperate to run cloud operations in Thailand
Google Asia Pacific Ltd (Google) and Gulf Energy Development Plc (Gulf) have teamed up to run cloud operations in Thailand, thereby opening doors to future cooperation in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Google Asia Pacific Ltd (Google) and Gulf Energy Development Plc (Gulf) have teamed up to run cloud operations in Thailand. Photo courtesy of 123RF.
Gulf on Tuesday informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that its subsidiary Gulf Edge Co Ltd (Gulf Edge) had entered into a partnership with Google to operate Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped configuration as a Managed GDC Provider (MGP) for organisations in Thailand.
GDC is a fully disconnected sovereign cloud solution that requires no connectivity to the public internet, thus providing high stability and data security. MGPs are strategic partners that collaborate with Google Cloud to drive the adoption of GDC air-gapped, by providing expert deployment, operational and managed services to end customers.
According to Yupapin Wangviwat, Gulf’s deputy chief executive officer and chief financial officer, target customers of GDC air-gapped systems include industries that store and process confidential data, such as medical services and energy.
Under partnership with Google, these customers can also utilise the data centres under GSA Data Centre Co Ltd, in which Gulf Edge is a shareholder, she said.
Yupapin said that Gulf Edge is the first partner to collaborate with Google to conduct such business in Thailand.
This marks the beginning of a strategic partnership to provide various forms of cloud services, including cybersecurity and AI innovation, to support Thailand's digital transformation and driving of digital innovation, she added.
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