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Explore Google's Self-Guided Tours

Google and Carahsoft have partnered together to provide a series of self-guided tours of Google's products and features. Similar to a live demo, the self-guided tours explores how Google's products and features applies to a specific technology vertical such as MultiCloud & Geospatial.

 

Learn about Google's benefits, watch a short pre-recorded demo video, and download related resources. If interested in furthering the conversation, you can also schedule a live demo with a Google expert from Carahsoft. Start a Self-Guided Tour now by selecting one below: 

 

MultiCloud

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Google MultiCloud Self-Guided Tour

Google Cloud offers a versatile solution for managing applications and data across various cloud environments, enabling agility and modernization. With Google Cloud, Government agencies can seamlessly build and enhance apps while leveraging the benefits of multicloud deployment. The platform ensures consistency and provides comprehensive data analysis regardless of where your deployments reside, offering a service-centric view across all environments. By integrating Google Cloud with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), agencies can create a robust multicloud solution that capitalizes on the unique strengths of each platform. This cloud connection establishes a resilient multicloud Oracle environment and simplifies management complexity through a unified data protection strategy.


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Google Cloud Platform

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) serves as a comprehensive cloud-based computing and data management solution, enabling organizations to centralize the management of Google Cloud services. Not only does it integrate many cloud services within the platform, GCP also serves to integrate other cloud services outside of Google’s infrastructure, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud. Many features and MultiCloud capable solutions are available with GCP, such as Anthos, Google Kubernetes Engine, Big Query Omni, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Interconnect, and Google Cloud APIs. All of these tools serve to assist users who need MultiCloud access when handling GKE clusters, workloads, and containers, as well as managing cloud resources, cloud networks, and traffic in the cloud.

Google Cloud Platform Google Cloud Platform

Benefits:

  • GCP's tools like Anthos, Cloud Interconnect, and APIs make it a strong platform for building and managing hybrid cloud environments that span on-premises and multiple clouds.
  • With Google Cloud, organizations can cost-effectively, securely, and efficiently modernize their infrastructure to meet specific workload and industry needs. This includes support for AI, container-based applications, traditional enterprise workloads, and high-performance distributed workloads, all while reducing costs and environmental impact.
  • Benefit from Google's vast global network and data centero optimize application performance and reduce latency for users across the globe.
  • GCP's embrace of open-source and standards simplifies integration with other clouds and tools for multi-cloud workflows.
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Google Cloud APIs

Google Cloud APIs provide a standardized way to interact with various Google Cloud services like Compute Engine (virtual machines), BigQuery (data analytics), and Cloud Storage. These APIs act as control interfaces, allowing users to manage resources and automate tasks without needing deep knowledge of each service's underlying infrastructure. This abstraction layer is particularly valuable in multi-cloud environments when working with diverse technologies.

Google Cloud APIs Google Cloud APIs

Benefits:

  • Google Cloud APIs offer a consistent way to manage GCP resources alongside those from other clouds, simplifying multi-cloud operations.
  • APIs let users automate tasks like provisioning, scaling, and data transfers across clouds, saving time and reducing errors.
  • APIs, especially RESTful APIs, enable seamless integration among GCP services, external cloud offerings, and custom-built applications.
  • APIs provide building blocks for tailored multi-cloud solutions, like dashboards aggregating data from multiple sources or workload failover mechanisms.
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Big Query Omni

BigQuery Omni is an extension of Google's BigQuery data warehouse that enables users to directly query data stored in other cloud platforms, specifically Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage. It works by creating a federated view across datasets, regardless of their physical location. This eliminates the need to move data into Google Cloud for analysis, streamlining workflows, and simplifying multi-cloud data management.

Big Query Omni Big Query Omni

Benefits:

  • Analyze data across multiple clouds from within the familiar BigQuery interface, using standard SQL.
  • Query up-to-date data in other clouds without complex replication pipelines, leading to faster decision-making.
  • Analyze data where it naturally resides, minimizing the need to migrate for the sole purpose of using BigQuery's analytic power.
  • Potentially simplifies data governance and compliance efforts by maintaining data within its original region or jurisdiction.
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Anthos

Anthos is Google's flagship platform for building and managing hybrid and multi-cloud applications based on Kubernetes. It provides a unified control plane for managing Kubernetes clusters across Google Cloud, on-premises data centers, and other cloud providers like AWS and Azure. Anthos aims to simplify containerized application deployment and management in complex multi-cloud environments.

Anthos Anthos

Benefits:

  • Deploy and manage applications uniformly across clouds using the same tools and processes, reducing operational complexity.
  • Bridge the gap between on-premises infrastructure and cloud, enabling gradual modernization of legacy workloads.
  • Enforce consistent security policies and governance controls across the multi-cloud Kubernetes environment.
  • Leverage Anthos Config Management to handle configuration as code, streamlining deployments and updates across clouds.
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

A reliable, and fully managed, Kubernetes service that is used for deploying and operating containerized applications at scale with Google’s underlying infrastructure. This tool is ideal for those who need a platform that provides customization abilities for configuring infrastructure to run containerized apps. Google handles the management of many underlying components as well, such as control planes and nodes, so users don’t have to manage those parts themselves. Within GKE, there are also built-in security measures, so users don’t have to worry about adhering to security compliance, or dealing with constant cyberthreats.

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Benefits:

  • Delivers on demand, granular controls for Google’s highly available, and reliable apps and services, with automatic node upgrades to patch and improve cluster nodes. The control pane is also always patched and upgraded by Google.
  • Creates better cost optimization options and savings for organizations, as users can utilize GKE Autopilot, which dynamically adjusts compute resources and optimizes cost usage as well.
  • Includes multi-dimensional auto-scaling capabilities, which provides users with multiple means of automation to efficiently and easily operate applications.
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Google Cloud Load Balancing

Google Cloud Load Balancing provides a suite of load balancing services that can distribute traffic across resources in GCP, on-premises environments, and even other cloud platforms. It supports global and regional load balancing to optimize traffic flows based on user location, resource health, and custom rules. This intelligent traffic management is crucial for building highly available and scalable multi-cloud applications.

Google Cloud Load Balancing Google Cloud Load Balancing

Benefits:

  • Distribute traffic across instances in multiple clouds, ensuring application availability even if one cloud provider experiences issues.
  • Use health checks and intelligent routing algorithms to ensure users are always directed to the most suitable and available backend, regardless of cloud.
  • Potentially reduce costs by leveraging load balancing to optimize resource utilization across multiple cloud providers or hybrid environment.
  • Seamlessly balance traffic between on-premises and cloud resources, enabling phased cloud migration or bursting into the cloud during demand spikes.
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Cloud Interconnect & Partner Interconnect

Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated, private network connections between your on-premises data center and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This ensures reliable and low-latency connectivity for hybrid cloud scenarios. Partner Interconnect facilitates connection to GCP through a supported service provider. This option is useful when you don't have direct access to a Google Cloud location, expanding your connectivity options.

Cloud Interconnect & Partner Interconnect Cloud Interconnect & Partner Interconnect

Benefits:

  • Dedicated connections offer superior performance and reliability compared to relying on the public internet for connecting clouds, especially for high-bandwidth workloads.
  • Private connections bypass the public internet, reducing security risks associated with data transmission.
  • A crucial building block for hybrid architectures, facilitating seamless communication between on-premises systems and GCP resources.
  • Cloud Interconnect/Partner Interconnect can help you extend your reach to other cloud providers for specific services or disaster recovery locations.

Google's Benefits Snapshot:

 

  • Uncover new insights and break down silos across clouds.
  • Accelerate application delivery with best-in-class managed Kubernetes and serverless platform.
  • Leverage flexible, open technology to maximize choice and increase IT investments’ longevity.
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Google Maps Geospatial Self-Guided Tour  

Google Maps Geospatial Self-Guided Tour

Solve common geospatial use cases at scale with Google Maps' advanced AI and analytics. These tools improve constituent experiences and productivity with AI-powered contact centers, reducing costs and freeing up human agents for more complex tasks. BigQuery offers a cost-effective, serverless data warehouse that functions across clouds, while Translation Hub facilitates content translation into 135 languages with an intuitive interface. By decreasing manual labor, Government agencies can expedite critical service delivery.

Enhanced analytics and AI help optimize operations and resource efficiency, meeting constituent needs effectively. Solutions like GDC Hosted provide secure cloud environments for sensitive data, and Anthos supports the scalable deployment of modern applications. With robust API management and modern security measures, agencies can protect critical systems and data. Additionally, Google Cloud enables cloud migration, research breakthroughs and improved communication and collaboration, ensuring business continuity and heightened security against threats.


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Google Maps

Google Maps Platform provides government entities with access to mapping and geospatial data services, enabling them to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and enhance public services. Google Maps offers features such as customizable maps, geocoding, routing, and spatial analysis tools, allowing government agencies to visualize data, analyze trends, and communicate information effectively. Google Maps extensively uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance user experience and provide accurate, real-time information and includes advanced security and compliance features to ensure data privacy. Overall, Google Maps empowers government agencies to leverage geospatial technology to improve operational efficiency, deliver better services to citizens, and address various challenges related to urban planning, emergency response, transportation, and more.

Google Maps Google Maps

Benefits:

  • Google Maps Platform operates on Google's infrastructure, ensuring scalability from prototype to planet-scale production without concerns about capacity, reliability, or performance. The future-proof infrastructure is designed to be secure, high-performance, and continually improving.
  • Google safeguards all customer data with multilayered secure infrastructure, expert engineers, and transparent practices. Google controls the chips, servers, software, and private network end-to-end, enhancing security and reliability. Customer data is automatically encrypted at rest, requiring no additional action from the customer.
  • Google Maps Platform features the ability to report real-time situational awareness, crime mapping and analysis, and disaster preparedness and response.
  • Google Maps Platform improves accessibility by efficiently streamlining service delivery for easier access to government services, data-driven decision making, and enhanced communication and transparency.
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Google Maps Platform APIs (Applications Programming Interfaces)

Google Maps Platform offers a suite of robust APIs that allow developers to integrate Maps, Routes, Places, and other functionalities directly into their applications. This category of APIs includes Aerial View, Elevation, Street View Imagery, Static Maps, as well as Maps Tiles. These APIs are built to better visualize geolocation data in a variety of ways to further modernize the approaches to digital mapping. For example, the Street View Imagery API provides panoramic, 360 degree views of certain geo-locations that are included in its coverage area. With this API, government organizations can quickly discover issues within their city or town’s infrastructure that need to be addressed, such as potholes or cracked sidewalks.

Google Maps Platform APIs (Applications Programming Interfaces) Google Maps Platform APIs (Applications Programming Interfaces)

Benefits:

  • Assists with building tailored mapping experiences that seamlessly integrate within an existing application’s design and workflow
  • Granular control over elements, styling, and user interactions to match specific needs
  • APIs work across various platforms(IOS, Android, and Web) giving developers flexibility and broader reach.
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Google Maps Platform: SDKs (Software Development Kits)

Provide pre-built libraries and tools specifically for Android and iOS development, facilitating the integration of Google Maps features into mobile apps. Maps SDKs allow for customization of Google Maps and offer features for interactive and personalized mapping as well.

Google Maps Platform: SDKs (Software Development Kits) Google Maps Platform: SDKs (Software Development Kits)

Benefits:

  • SDKs streamline development with pre-built map components, reduce maintenance overhead through Google-managed updates, and enable device-specific features, ultimately accelerating implementation and saving developer time.
  • SDKs facilitate a seamless and intuitive mobile map experience that aligns with familiar Google Maps interactions, including offline map access for reliable use in all conditions.
  • Enable location-powered functionality, including precise geolocation for context-aware services, optimized mobile directions, and geofencing for targeted notifications based on user movement.
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Google Maps Platform: Places APIs

The Places API itself is a rich database of places, businesses, and points of interest, along with detailed information like addresses, photos, reviews, and opening hours. It provides powerful search and filtering capabilities and is widely utilized by numerous applications, including Google Search and Yelp. Places APIs give developers the power to search and retrieve detailed information about various sites and get precise directions between locations. Other APIs in this category include Geocoding, Geolocation, Address Validation, and Time Zones, which all assist with discovering and understanding more precise location data.

Google Maps Platform: Places APIs Google Maps Platform: Places APIs

Benefits:

  • Provides users with the ability to find routes that are more time efficient
  • Aids public organizations that need to make data-driven decisions to improve public spaces like parks, town centers, and outlet malls.
  • Enhances developers' applications workflows by incorporating more precise location-based data
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Google Maps Platform: Routes APIs

Route’s API offers optimized planning across various modes - driving, cycling, walking, and public transit. The Routes API includes Roads, Directions, and Distance Matrix APIs, which analyze real-time traffic, road conditions, and user preferences. Routes API empowers agencies to make data-driven decisions for optimizing public transportation routes, reducing travel times, and improving accessibility for residents.

Google Maps Platform: Routes APIs Google Maps Platform: Routes APIs

Benefits:

  • Enhanced efficiency with reduced operational costs, improved resource utilization, and decreased response times
  • Deliver better and more reliable services to constituents due to route optimization and strategic planning
  • Route optimization enhances operational efficiency by identifying more fuel-efficient routes, reducing costs, and supporting environmental goals.
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Google Maps Platform: Environment APIs

Environment APIs provide access to a wide range of data including air quality, weather, solar, and climate data. The Environment API empowers developers to access environmental data they can incorporate into their applications. The Solar API, Air Quality API, and Pollen APIs were released in 2023 to assist organizations with creating solutions to meet their sustainable and environmental goals.

Google Maps Platform: Environment APIs Google Maps Platform: Environment APIs

Benefits:

  • Analyze environmental conditions with precision to support data-driven strategies and effective resource allocation.
  • Identify areas for reducing pollution and waste, enabling teamwork and fostering innovative solutions for a greener planet.
  • Transform complex environmental data into compelling visualizations that drive understanding, awareness, and action.
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Google Earth Engine

Google Earth Engine is a cloud-based geospatial processing platform that enables large-scale data analysis and visualization. It empowers public sector customers with access to a massive catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets, along with the computational power to analyze and derive insights from this data. This empowers public sector organizations, agencies, and research institutions to tackle critical challenges in areas like environmental monitoring, disaster response, and urban planning.

Google Earth Engine Google Earth Engine

Benefits:

  • Provides public sector agencies with access to a vast archive of Earth observation data and the tools to analyze it, enabling informed decision-making for resource management, environmental protection, and disaster response.
  • Allows agencies to process and analyze massive datasets with ease, saving time and resources while tackling large-scale challenges like deforestation monitoring and urban planning.
  • Promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among agencies and researchers, fostering transparency and facilitating joint efforts to address complex environmental and societal issues.
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Google Earth Engine's Massive Data Catalog and Global Archive

Google Earth Engine hosts petabytes of satellite imagery, including historical imagery going back decades, updated daily with high-resolution data. This data is invaluable for monitoring deforestation, tracking urban growth, and assessing the impact of climate change. Public sector agencies can leverage this data to make informed decisions about land management, resource allocation, and conservation efforts.

Google Earth Engine's Massive Data Catalog and Global Archive Google Earth Engine's Massive Data Catalog and Global Archive

Benefits:

  • Earth Engine allows users to develop custom algorithms and applications tailored to their specific needs. This flexibility enables public sector agencies to create solutions that address unique challenges in their regions and jurisdictions. Whether it's monitoring air quality, tracking wildlife populations, or managing water resources, Earth Engine provides the tools to develop targeted solutions.
  •  Facilitates accurate assessments of environmental change, such as deforestation or glacial retreat, supporting evidence-based policy creation.
  • Enables comprehensive disaster response by providing real-time and historical imagery for damage assessment and resource allocation.
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Planetary-Scale Analysis

Google Earth Engine's cloud-based infrastructure allows for the analysis of massive datasets across vast geographical areas. This capability is crucial for monitoring large-scale phenomena like drought, wildfires, and floods. By providing timely and accurate information, Earth Engine enables public sector agencies to respond effectively to natural disasters and mitigate their impact on communities.

Benefits:

  • Allows for efficient monitoring of large-scale environmental phenomena like droughts, enabling proactive mitigation strategies and resource management.
  • Supports cross-border collaboration on shared environmental challenges by providing a common platform for data analysis and information sharing.
  • Enables the study of global trends and patterns, such as urbanization and deforestation, for informed policy-making at national and international levels.
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Time-Series Analysis and Trends

Google Earth Engine enables the analysis of changes over time by providing access to historical imagery and data. This capability is essential for understanding trends in land use, deforestation rates, and the impact of environmental policies. Public sector agencies can use this information to track progress towards sustainability goals and identify areas where interventions are needed.

Benefits:

  • Helps track the effectiveness of environmental policies and interventions by visualizing changes in land use, forest cover, or water quality over time.
  • Provides insights into long-term environmental trends, such as climate change impacts, enabling proactive adaptation and resilience planning.
  • Supports the assessment of the impact of infrastructure projects or development initiatives on the surrounding environment over time.
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Open and Accessible Geospatial Analysis

Google Earth Engine is accessible through a web-based interface and APIs, making it easy for users with varying levels of technical expertise to access and analyze data. This accessibility empowers public sector agencies to leverage the platform's capabilities without requiring extensive investments in software or hardware.

Open and Accessible Geospatial Analysis Open and Accessible Geospatial Analysis

Benefits:

  • Reduces barriers to entry for utilizing advanced geospatial analysis by providing a user-friendly interface and requiring minimal technical expertise.
  • Encourages wider adoption of data-driven decision-making in the public sector by making powerful tools readily available to various agencies and departments.
  • Facilitates capacity building and training in geospatial analysis by providing an accessible platform for learning and skill development.
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Tailored Geospatial Solutions

Google Earth Engine allows users to develop custom algorithms and applications tailored to their specific needs. This flexibility enables public sector agencies to create solutions that address unique challenges in their regions and jurisdictions. Whether it's monitoring air quality, tracking wildlife populations, or managing water resources, Earth Engine provides the tools to develop targeted solutions.

Tailored Geospatial Solutions Tailored Geospatial Solutions

Benefits:

  • Allows for the development of tailored solutions for specific environmental challenges faced by different agencies and regions.
  • Supports innovation and the creation of new applications for geospatial data analysis in the public sector.
  • Enables the integration of Earth Engine with existing systems and workflows, maximizing efficiency and minimizing disruption to existing processes.

Google Maps’ Benefits Snapshot:

 

  • Google Maps streamlines navigation and access to Government services, enhancing the citizen experience.

  • Google Maps’ use of Gen AI optimizes route planning, reduces travel costs and automates tasks, boosting productivity and efficiency.

  • Google Maps’ analytics and AI capabilities uncover insights into citizen behavior, traffic patterns and service usage, empowering informed decision-making for better resource allocation.