Google has opened its vast network cable system to enterprises through the Cloud Wide Area Network (Cloud WAN) solution. This service allows cross-cloud connectivity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), meeting the growing demand for advanced networking due to enterprise AI applications.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, announced at the Google Cloud Next '25 conference the opening of the network and the release of the next-generation TPU Ironwood.
Pichai confirmed that Alphabet plans to invest around US$75 billion in capex for 2025, focusing mainly on data centers and servers.
Google's global network includes over 3.2 million kilometers of terrestrial and submarine cables, featuring 33 submarine cables and 202 points of presence across more than 200 countries and regions.
Cloud WAN boosts system speeds by 40% and reduces ownership costs by 40% compared to public networks.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, highlighted the offering of an open multi-cloud platform service.
With the rise of cloud and SaaS adoption, enterprises face growing complexity in their networking systems. This creates challenges in maintaining fast operations alongside ensuring system stability and data security.
The rise of AI applications will strain enterprise networks, as they require expansive, globally scalable systems that integrate cloud and on-premises data centers.
Google's Cloud WAN aims to enhance enterprise networking systems and now supports AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle, showcasing its ambition to boost cloud market share with a strong infrastructure.
Article edited by Jack Wu
