Google Cloud WAN: A New Era for Enterprise Networking Powered by AI

The world of enterprise technology is evolving, and networking is more critical than ever. In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, host Elias Khnaser sits down with Muninder Singh Sambi, the General Manager and Vice President of Google Cloud's Cloud Networking.

Forget everything you thought you knew about networking. Muninder explains why a robust and intelligent network is the secret sauce for a successful AI strategy. They discuss Google's massive global network, including its vast subsea cable infrastructure, and the innovative new products announced at Google Next.

What You'll Learn:

► The Four Pillars of an AI Strategy: Understand the essential components, from AI infrastructure to data management and, most importantly, networking.

► The Power of Google Cloud WAN: Discover how this new, managed backbone service can simplify and secure enterprise networking, offering a potential 40% reduction in total cost of ownership.

► Cloud WAN in Action: Learn how companies like Nestle and Citadel Securities are leveraging Google's network to accelerate their business journeys.

► Openness in the Cloud: Muninder addresses the concept of multi-cloud and explains how Google Cloud WAN is designed to be an open ecosystem, allowing you to connect to applications and services wherever they are hosted.

► Why Google's Network is Different: Uncover the unique redundancy and reliability features, including Google's multi-shard architecture and proprietary subsea cables, that set its network apart from competitors.

Whether you're an IT professional, a thought leader, or just curious about the future of enterprise networking, this episode will challenge your assumptions and provide valuable insights into how the cloud is shaping the future of connectivity.

Additional Resources:

►Nestlé's network transformation with Cloud WAN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHLlU7mjuvY

►BRK2-133: Google’s AI-powered next-gen global network: Built for the Gemini era:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZN9kUIVLOU

►BRK3-043: Best practices for designing and deploying Cross-Cloud network security:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0LQTHc1FOw


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