Google Cloud and Liquid C2 Partnership: Implications for the South African Cloud Market

This IDC Market Note provides IDC's opinion on how Google Cloud's partnership with Liquid C2 will impact the South African cloud market.Google Cloud's aggressive recent approach to the African cloud market, including the establishment of local cloud regions and strategic partnerships with key service providers, could help it make significant strides across the continent. Google Cloud remains a major player; many enterprises taking a multicloud approach, it remains a viable option for customers despite significant competition from other hyperscalers." - Research Manager Derrick Chikanga, IT Services, IDC South Africa