Vodacom Business has announced that it is now a Premier Partner for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in the Sell Engagement Model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said that this marked a significant step in its mission to deliver the latest cloud connectivity solutions and managed services to businesses across South Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company said that this builds on Vodafone’s strategic 10-year global partnership with Google Cloud to expand services across Africa and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vodacom Business said Africa\u2019s cloud market was expanding at a 17.4% compound annual growth rate, and that the collaboration enables it to drive innovation in AI, cloud, and managed services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“At Vodacom Business, we understand that digital transformation is no longer optional \u2014 it’s a business imperative,” said Sabelo Mabena, the executive head of cloud product development at Vodacom Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Our strengthened partnership with Google Cloud enables us to provide businesses with enhanced capabilities to scale, innovate, and remain competitive in a digital-first world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a Premier Partner, Vodacom Business can offer enterprise customers access to the latest Google Cloud services, which feature AI-integrated platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These include Gemini Code Assist for data analysis and application development, and Google Workspace, a productivity hub that enhances collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both platforms offer robust security and productivity features, with Google Workspace including NotebookLM for research assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Google Workspace\u2019s additional benefits enable faster workstation setup, reduced IT tickets, and improved employee experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the introduction of Google Cloud Interconnect (GCI), Vodacom Business said it was empowering organisations with direct, secure, and high-speed access to these Google Cloud services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This eliminated the need to rely on public internet connections. Businesses can now benefit from reduced latency of up to 40% ensuring seamless access to mission-critical workloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GCI also provides 99.99% uptime through dedicated and reliable cloud connections, alongside enhanced security with dedicated lines that protect sensitive data and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, customers receive a single Service Level Agreement (SLA) that integrates cloud, connectivity, and security services under one contract, simplifying cloud management and ensuring consistent, responsive support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a Google Cloud Premier Partner, Vodacom Business said it brings deep technical expertise and collaboration opportunities with Google Cloud engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This enables businesses to leverage AI-powered tools, cost optimisation strategies, and scalable solutions that support hybrid and multi-cloud environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Google Cloud also provides extensive training and certification programmes for Premier Partners, including on-demand, instructor-led, hybrid, and hands-on labs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vodacom Business said that the partnership was designed to help future-proof organisations, equipping them with the flexibility and innovation needed to support long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We\u2019re pleased to welcome Vodacom as a Premier Level Partner for Google Cloud and Google Workspace in the Sell Engagement Model,” said Philip Larson, the managing director for partner programmes at Google Cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis indicates they\u2019ve achieved a high level of certification, delivered customer success with specific Google Cloud products and services, and demonstrated the project readiness that customers need to accelerate their digital transformations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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