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Choosing a cloud platform for your organization is a challenging task, especially when you have a range of options to choose from. To make the best decision, consider your team’s needs and how a cloud platform can meet and exceed your safety, storage, and usability requirements.
The cloud technology ecosystem is increasingly competitive and complex, so it's important to narrow your focus to stay on track. To help you get started, let’s compare leaders in the market: Google Cloud vs AWS vs Azure vs DigitalOcean.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is Amazon’s cloud service platform that helps organizations grow and develop through domains such as computing, delivery, and storage. These domains are used in the form of services that can deploy many cloud applications and are easily scalable. The three types of AWS services include:
So why do teams choose AWS for their cloud services? Let’s take a look at some of the benefits.
Now, let’s note the drawbacks of AWS:
The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers a suite of computing services so teams can do everything from data management to utilizing machine learning and AI tools. The GCP combines Cloud Datastore, BigQuery, Google Compute Engine, and other cloud services into a single package known for its security, scalability, and adaptability.
Thanks to its intuitive user interface, speedy development, and built-in security controls, the Google Cloud is one of the most popular platforms for organizations of all sizes. Here are some key benefits.
Here are a few drawbacks to consider regarding the GCP:
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform that allows teams to build, run, and manage applications across multiple clouds, both on-premises and at the edge. Microsoft Azure combines many tools — from DevOps to business analytics — to deliver smart solutions.
Let’s look at some of the key reasons teams choose Azure.
Here are some of the downsides of using Azure:
DigitalOcean is a scalable cloud computing services platform for small to midsize businesses. This service is designed to allow companies to scale themselves by deploying applications that run parallel on multiple cloud servers without hindering performance. DigitialOcean also allows users to choose data centers for their applications, droplet sizes, and geographical locations.
So, why would a team choose DigitalOcean? Here are some features and benefits:
Here are some reasons why organizations don’t choose DigitalOcean:
So how do these cloud services compare when it comes to computing resources, availability zones, and pricing?
Although each cloud platform has its benefits, the consistent performance and services Google Cloud offers are hard to beat. The GCP offers the chance for a true digital transformation that spans your entire business and enables every person to work smarter.
A recent study comparing the top 3 cloud providers (GCP, AWS, and Azure) showed that Google’s virtual machines have nearly 3x the network throughput of AWS and Azure. Throughput is the rate at which data processes and transfers between locations, and it’s a testament to how fast your business can work.
If you’ve decided to harness the advanced, powerful capabilities of the Google Cloud, partner with Promevo today.
Promevo is a certified Google partner offering customized solutions to support your Google journey. Our professionals are cloud service experts and can design data warehousing, analytics, and business intelligence solutions. Let us help you develop your data strategy and select and implement the right technologies for your business.
In addition to cloud services, Promevo provides a range of other services, including Google Workspace assistance, ChromeOS device purchasing and management, and gPanel®️, our exclusive software developed to automate admin tasks and increase visibility within Google Workspace.
DigitalOcean and GCP pricing varies depending on the package. Learn more by visiting the DigitalOcean pricing calculator or GCP pricing calculator.
All cloud platforms have unique capabilities, and often the best option depends on the business, budget, needs, and long-term goals.
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