Why Now?

Cloud computing is an essential component of the modern digital economy, enabling businesses to innovate, scale, and secure their operations. Leadership in this tech sector is crucial for driving technological progress, empowering businesses to compete in a global marketplace, and enabling the efficient delivery of critical services to people around the world. As we become increasingly reliant on cloud computing for everything from data management to AI and machine learning, the importance of this sector cannot be overstated. Cloud computing is vital to:

  • Driving innovation and enabling greater efficiency in the technology industry.
  • Enabling businesses to scale up or down their computing resources quickly and cost-effectively, depending on their needs.
  • Enhancing the security of data and applications by providing better backup and disaster recovery options, as well as improved data encryption and access controls.

 

 

 

Watch this space for upcoming research on Cloud Computing from the Global Tech Security Commission

Marcus Jadotte

Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Google Cloud

Commissioner for Cloud Computing