"Google Cloud has announced the launch of a new multi-cloud data transfer service for enterprises based in the UK and European Union (EU). In a blog post Jeanette Manfra, senior director for global risk and compliance at Google Cloud, said the new Data Transfer Essentials scheme comes in direct response to cloud interoperability principles outlined in the EU Data Act."
"Notably, under the terms of the EU Data Act, cloud providers are allowed to "pass through costs to customers" for data transfers. Manfra noted that the Google service will come "at no cost to customers". Key competitors including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) also provide data transfer options for customers. In Microsoft's case these come at a cost to the enterprise, while AWS allows EU customers to transfer data at a reduced rate. "The original promise of the cloud is one that is open,""
Google Cloud launched Data Transfer Essentials for enterprises in the UK and EU to enable simple data transfers between Google Cloud and other cloud service providers in response to EU Data Act interoperability principles. The service allows in-parallel processing of workloads across multiple providers to support flexible multi-cloud strategies and best-of-breed solutions. Google will not charge customers for outbound data transfers through this scheme despite the EU Data Act permitting pass-through fees. Competitors offer varying options: Microsoft charges enterprises for transfers while AWS provides reduced rates. The service aims to reduce egress fee friction and strengthen digital operational resilience.
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