Google, on Wednesday, announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent. According to research by AlphaBeta Economics commissioned by Google Cloud, the South Africa cloud region will contribute more than a cumulative USD 2.1 billion to the country’s GDP and will support the creation of more than 40,000 jobs by 2030. In South Africa, Google Cloud works with leading retailer TakeAlot to help their three million local customers enjoy a hassle-free online shopping experience. TakeAlot built its e-commerce platform on Google Cloud, which has enabled the business to avoid system crashes during high-traffic periods like Black Friday. While in Kenya, Google Cloud works with Twiga Foods – a technology-driven company addressing and improving food security in Africa – helps them connect 1,000 farmers to 140,000 vendors, delivering 12,000 orders every day and storing two million kilograms of fresh produce.”ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNEGoogle expands on its $1bn commitment, announces first ‘Cloud Region’ in AfricaGoogle expands on its $1bn commitment, announces first ‘Cloud Region’ in Africa

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 06, 2022 07:08 UTC