- The businesses will be able to move infrastructure from centralised locations to these edges and run applications closer to end-users
- The edge computing solutions can span over different industries like manufacturing, retail, transportation, local enterprise 5G, and gaming
Google Cloud and AT&T have teamed up to enable network edge 5G computing solutions for enterprises. These solutions will be powered by AT&T’s network and utilise Google Cloud’s core capabilities in Kubernetes, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), data and analytics and other leading technologies.
Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud said, “We are delighted to work with AT&T, a 5G leader, to help enterprises and the industry harness the potential of 5G. Our co-innovation with AT&T aims to bring a multitude of 5G and Edge Computing solutions to address a diversity of use cases, driving real business value in industries like retail, manufacturing, gaming and more. We are deeply committed to helping drive positive business outcomes for enterprises by working with AT&T on 5G.”
Minimise latency
The companies said that businesses will be able to move infrastructure from centralised locations to these edges and run applications closer to end-users. This will minimise latency, optimise operations and provide stronger security.
Mo Katibeh, EVP and CMO, AT&T business said, “We are working with Google Cloud to deliver the next generation of cloud services. Combining AT&T’s network edge, including 5G, with Google Cloud’s edge compute technologies can unlock the cloud’s true potential. This work is bringing us closer to a reality where cloud and edge technologies give businesses the tools to create a whole new world of experiences for their customers.”
Manufacturing, retail, transportation
The edge computing solutions can span over different industries like manufacturing, retail, transportation, local enterprise 5G, and gaming. The two companies will also work to enable independent software vendors, solutions providers, developers, and other technology companies to build new solutions using Google Cloud, the AT&T Network Edge, and their own capabilities.
