{"id":593914,"date":"2025-04-25T16:17:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devoteam.com\/expert-view\/decoding-google-next-2025-what-it-means-for-your-business\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:17:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:17:50","slug":"decoding-google-next-2025-what-it-means-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"expert-view","link":"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/expert-view\/decoding-google-next-2025-what-it-means-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Decoding Google Next 2025: What It Means for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-google-next\">What is Google Next?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.withgoogle.com\/next\/25\">Google Cloud Nex<\/a>t is Google Cloud&#8217;s annual flagship conference, bringing together technology professionals, executives, partners, and developers to explore the latest innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. The most recent Google Cloud Next event,<strong> Next 2025<\/strong>, took place on April 9-11, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Cloud Next &#8217;25<\/strong> showcased significant advancements across Google&#8217;s cloud platform. For business and technical leaders, these updates translate into <strong>tangible opportunities to enhance operations, accelerate innovation, and improve efficiency.<\/strong> As a <strong>Google Cloud partner, Devoteam observed key developments that offer practical advantages for organisations<\/strong> ready to leverage modern cloud capabilities. Read on to see the most <strong>significant changes in 7 areas<\/strong>: Infrastructure, AI models, AI agents and Platforms, Developer productivity, Data, Security and Workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Google Cloud Next &amp;apos;25 in a minute\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OIJywyYQrd8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-7-google-cloud-next-2025-updates-and-what-they-bring-to-your-business\">7 <strong>Google Cloud Next 2025 Updates<\/strong> (and What They Bring to Your Business)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-1-infrastructure-faster-more-flexible-foundations\"><strong>1<\/strong>. <strong>Infrastructure: Faster, More Flexible Foundations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Cloud&#8217;s infrastructure enhancements provide more power and efficiency for demanding tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accelerated AI Workloads:<\/strong> Upgrades to the AI Hypercomputer, including new VMs and the 7th Gen &#8216;Ironwood&#8217; TPU, mean organisations can train and <strong>run AI models faster and more cost-effectively<\/strong>. Faster data access with Rapid Storage and reduced latency using Anywhere Cache further speeds AI development and deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>AI Where You Need It:<\/strong> Google Distributed Cloud runs Gemini models on your hardware through partners, helping meet specific data location or regulatory requirements without sacrificing AI capabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Improved Global Connectivity:<\/strong> Cloud WAN offers businesses access to Google&#8217;s high-speed global network, simplifying secure connections between locations and the cloud.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Optimised Performance and Cost:<\/strong> New <strong>compute options<\/strong> (C4D, H4D, Z3H, M4 VMs) <strong>allow businesses to match infrastructure precisely to workload needs<\/strong> (like HPC or SAP), improving performance and cost efficiency. Axion processors for Cloud SQL and AlloyDB also provide better database price-performance. Storage updates like Managed Lustre offer high-performance file storage for large-scale tasks, while Hyperdisk Instant Snapshots enable quicker data protection and recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Streamlined Kubernetes for AI:<\/strong> Updates to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), such as the Inference Gateway and enhanced Autopilot, simplify deploying and managing AI applications on Kubernetes, making it easier to scale efficiently. Gemini Cloud Assist helps teams troubleshoot GKE issues faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUfB5WeDGOA-pztwxTZl72700pZOzKEuBXCHHl_CEPX8sfHWoQkkCMyMmRGxFCXFvgscnXvMW431LJd6VOl-KCtftqBehVHMZKwBB5A35t4-wGKw8qloeU_h7q1ZyxXmL31J3n-m=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\" title=\"SPTL204_Distributed Infrastructure_v09.1.022.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-2-ai-models-more-capable-creative-and-analytical-tools\">2. <strong>AI Models: More Capable Creative and Analytical Tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google&#8217;s latest AI models empower teams to create content and analyse information more effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Advanced Content Generation:<\/strong> Updated models like <strong>Gemini 2.5, Veo 2 (video), Imagen 3 (image), Chirp 3 (voice)<\/strong>, and the new <strong>Lyria <\/strong>(music) provide higher quality results and more control, allowing teams to produce diverse digital content more efficiently.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safer AI Implementation:<\/strong> Built-in safety features, including SynthID watermarking, give businesses greater confidence when using these AI tools in customer-facing or internal workflows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUeKDeiQB9QDMK-rCfFFcbPxiuBp8w914nq5G81j6Vbe-RsuU3ktQ22WVf5CmdmIWKuAAF3NQxQXPZJmRXNb4Zrn2i_zseWRVAxkhwE1XfH8bOUdWr_1NqqWa5W3XltTX0yTX2UHUA=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\" title=\"blog-veo-inpainting-sxs-harness-framed.gif\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Video inpainting and out painting <\/strong>Refine and enhance existing video footage by adding \/ removing object and expanding the video frame<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-3-ai-agents-amp-platforms-automating-tasks-and-collaboration\">3. <strong>AI Agents &amp; Platforms: Automating Tasks and Collaboration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New tools make it easier to build and deploy AI agents that automate work and interact securely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easier Agent Development:<\/strong> <strong>Vertex AI Agent<\/strong> Builder updates, including the Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Agent Garden, provide frameworks and pre-built components that accelerate the creation of specialised AI agents. Grounding agents with Google Maps data ensures more accurate, location-aware responses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cross-Platform Agent Communication:<\/strong> The open Agent2Agent Protocol allows AI agents built by different teams or vendors to work together securely, breaking down silos.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI Accessibility for Employees:<\/strong> <strong>Google Agentspace<\/strong> provides a central place for employees to find and use approved AI agents, including custom ones built with a new no-code Agent Designer, increasing the adoption of helpful automation across the business.&nbsp;Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/expert-view\/understanding-google-agentspace-the-impact-on-your-business\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>ultimate guide to Agentspace<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, including the Google Next 2025 updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4b1fd674 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-969dc29d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GettyImages-1363978405-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532766\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-main-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-23162e80 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a15ae55 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:0px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-main-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-42c95ffb wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get ready for Google Agentspace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color has-base-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">89% of employees waste time searching across multiple sources every day. Google Agentspace eliminates that friction by combining&nbsp;Gemini\u2019s advanced reasoning, Google-quality search, and automation&nbsp;into a single workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color has-base-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get in touch for an exclusive demo on&nbsp;how AI-powered agents can help your teams work smarter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5446dffb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/get-in-touch\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-4-developer-productivity-faster-development-cycles\"><strong>4<\/strong>. <strong>Developer Productivity: Faster Development Cycles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI assistance is integrated more deeply into developer tools, speeding up software creation and management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI-Powered Coding:<\/strong> Gemini Code Assist helps developers write code, perform reviews, and generate tests quickly, freeing time for complex problem-solving. Gemini Cloud Assist uses natural language to help design infrastructure and troubleshoot cloud issues faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Centralised Cloud Operations:<\/strong> Cloud Hub offers a single dashboard to monitor application deployment, health, and costs, simplifying cloud management. Enhancements to Cloud Run make it easier to deploy and scale applications, including AI-driven ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUfKTVDSpgTBZ8W1_RjA8tGBWnpgbTwsWX1t73ZdVid7XH-T50vZ8q454mT-52pb6rO0P4azvBY6nBgP-p9wh9LRy6Joaahl6uesEhGwDlNz73lSoXAd3A5GVHwETgoIFZP0HokL1w=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Design application templates with natural language<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-5-databases-amp-data-analytics-quicker-deeper-insights\"><strong>5. Databases &amp; Data Analytics: Quicker, Deeper Insights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI integration helps organisations extract more value from their data with less effort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smarter Data Analysis:<\/strong> Gemini, integrated into <strong>BigQuery<\/strong> and <strong>Looker <\/strong>allows users to query data and generate insights using natural language, making data analysis accessible to more people. BigQuery&#8217;s new ability to handle multimodal data opens up analysis of combined text, image, and other data types.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimised Databases:<\/strong> Enhancements to AlloyDB, including natural language querying and AI-driven optimisations, improve database performance and ease of use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUe5k9GAARZLmNQcFOyrQUGr82Tbx8nzxjG8Zc_7cJN_DrZOGzVWuBRzXPpb7M0OT_L1Do9jjCCPVN2-F3atVnYGBilIP9W4eR1N8foX4bdrlhPgmRXMayQRU4leYaICJwjcvmv5WQ=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\" title=\"monthly_sales_trends.gif\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Gemini in Looker conversational analytics<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-6-security-proactive-unified-defence\"><strong>6. Security: Proactive, Unified Defence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Cloud strengthens security with integrated, AI-assisted tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Converged Security Management:<\/strong> Google Unified Security combines threat intelligence, security operations, and cloud security tools into a single platform, providing better visibility and context to identify threats faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Security Assistance:<\/strong> Gemini-powered agents help security teams by automating tasks like investigating alerts or analysing potentially malicious code, improving response times.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Protection:<\/strong> Updates across <strong>Security Command Center<\/strong>, <strong>Chrome Enterprise Premium<\/strong>, and <strong>Mandiant<\/strong> services provide stronger controls for data protection, compliance, and threat defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUd9X-_0LRgTqiXQWOy_nKu9QLVa1z7uJtn5EnjYfpNi-W-ZWa4qVHjCsCz3zaYJ5dSVV7jx0Hu1EhDbFICNRCyMI5SxbuwEuUEjV8pzDm_3kYmDZ6QCWSxTPZfy9h2hXhQkmi5AZQ=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot 2025-04-02 at 9.24.29\u202fPM.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-small-font-size\" id=\"h-7-workspace-more-productive-collaboration\"><strong>7. Workspace: More Productive Collaboration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gemini is increasingly integrated into Google Workspace, helping employees save time and work smarter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automated Tasks:<\/strong> Workspace Flows lets users automate routine processes across Google Workspace apps. For content creation, Vids now expands video capabilities significantly, enabling users to quickly generate custom video clips directly within <strong>Google Vids<\/strong>. This is powered by Veo 2, Google\u2019s latest state-of-the-art video generation model, allowing creation often from just simple prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/slidesz\/AGV_vUfS1vAVQPBB8cakcgSCMCNySEHRYHXfLhjTCBUXsv164MJ5pwDYRZf3P3lbJtRD2i_X9sMgUCn_avQZ2_l-igEJqjzQD24wILr51UNEiYvEglhVkzwlYQISxq7TJcbCNAM3Sgsvhw=s2048?key=d7bv8i7FF52AeuYyAWcrnQ\" alt=\"\" title=\"[Vids] Video generation.gif\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In-App Intelligence:<\/strong> Gemini assists directly within tools like Sheets for data analysis, Docs for writing suggestions, Gmail for summarising conversations, and Meet for meeting support, reducing manual effort and improving output quality.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4b1fd674 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-969dc29d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/learnstart-webhook-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532158\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-secondary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-main-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4 is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da4188cd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a15ae55 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:0px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-main-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-container-content-42c95ffb wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unlock the full power of Gemini in just 30 days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-main-color has-text-color has-link-color has-base-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to boost productivity and optimise performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5446dffb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/google-cloud\/digital-workplace\/gemini-learnstart-programme-by-devoteam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-devoteam-customer-success-took-centre-stage\"><strong>Devoteam Customer Success Took Centre Stage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical value of Google Cloud&#8217;s updates was demonstrated by customers sharing their experiences at Google Next 2025. Hearing directly how organisations are <strong>transforming workflows, boosting productivity, and optimising infrastructure underscored the real-world impact.<\/strong> We were particularly proud to see Devoteam customers like <strong>Ocado Retail<\/strong> and <strong>Transcom <\/strong>take the stage, showcasing the <strong>tangible benefits<\/strong> they&#8217;ve realised, especially through adopting Gemini in Google Workspace, <strong>supported by Devoteam<\/strong> throughout their journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b7c91e0b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/success-story\/ocado-retails-remarkable-google-ai-adoption-journey\/\"><em>Read the Ocado Retail story<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-moving-forward-capitalising-on-cloud-innovation\"><strong>Moving Forward: Capitalising on Cloud Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Google Next 2025<\/strong> highlighted a clear direction: <strong>integrating AI deeply into cloud infrastructure and applications to deliver practical advantages<\/strong>. For businesses, this means opportunities to operate more efficiently, innovate faster, and empower employees with better tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Devoteam, we see these developments as powerful enablers. Understanding how to apply these advancements strategically within your specific context is key. 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