Amadeus partners with Google Cloud for AI and cloud solutions
Travel tech firm Amadeus signs a cloud and AI agreement with Google Cloud, joining Pigment and Indonesia's Ministry of Communications in new deals.
Travel technology company Amadeus has signed a significant agreement with Google Cloud to leverage its cloud computing and AI technologies. This partnership aims to enhance Amadeus' multicloud strategy and drive AI-powered innovation in the travel industry.
Key Highlights of the Agreement
- Amadeus will migrate part of its technical platform to Google Cloud and build future services on the platform.
- The company plans to explore Vertex AI for large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI solutions.
- Sylvain Roy, CTO of Amadeus, emphasized the collaboration's potential to transform the travel industry with unmatched connectivity and efficiency.
- Isabelle Fraine, MD of Google Cloud France, highlighted the secure infrastructure and generative AI capabilities that will support Amadeus' expansion.
Amadeus' Existing Cloud Partnerships
Earlier this year, Amadeus renewed its cloud contract with Microsoft. The company initially partnered with Microsoft in 2021, migrating over 50% of its applications to the public cloud. The new agreement with Google Cloud raises questions about the future of Amadeus' multicloud strategy.
Amadeus' Data Center Operations
Amadeus operates a data center in Erding, Germany, which handled over 1.6 billion daily transactions in 2018. The company has not confirmed plans for a complete exit from its data center, despite its cloud migration efforts.
Other Google Cloud Deals
Google Cloud also signed agreements with:
- Pigment: An AI-powered business planning company that will use Google Cloud's AI-optimized infrastructure and Vertex AI models.
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs: For a startup accelerator program focused on AI innovation.
Indonesia's Growing Cloud Market
Google recently expanded its Jakarta cloud region, which supports critical services in Indonesia, including healthcare, education, and e-commerce. Microsoft also launched a cloud region in the country last month, intensifying competition in Southeast Asia.
For more details, read the full article on Data Center Dynamics.
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