Google Cloud Next 2024: Taking AI from Concept to Reality for Industries

This IDC Market Perspective highlights major advances and announcements made at Google Cloud Next 2024, held in Las Vegas, April 9-11, emphasizing Google's strides in AI and GenAI across various industries. With a focus on industry-specific initiatives and the introduction of new AI capabilities, such as Gemini Pro 1.5 and Vertex AI Model Garden, Google showcases its commitment to transforming operations and enhancing digital and AI leadership in sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail."Google Cloud Next 2024 demonstrated how Google is revolutionizing industries by transforming AI concepts into tangible realities, showcasing unprecedented advancements and applications." - Lynne A. Dunbrack, group VP, IDC Public Sector; Jennifer Eaton, research director, IDC Value Based Healthcare IT Transformation Strategies; Leslie Hand, group VP, IDC Retail and Financial Insights; and Jeffrey Hojlo, research VP, IDC Future of Industry Ecosystems, Innovation Strategies, and Energy Insights