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Google Cloud Storage pros and cons

Vendor: Google
4.3 out of 5
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Prominent pros & cons

PROS

Google Cloud Storage offers reliable data storage and management with impressive bandwidth speed for backing up and restoring data.
The integration of Google Cloud Storage with Google Suite extends functionalities to cloud-based platforms effectively.
Google Cloud Storage's ease of access and reachability across various devices enhances productivity.
Google Cloud Storage stands out for its cryptographic and security features, notably improving data security.
Technical support and customer service for Google Cloud Storage are professional and customer-friendly.

CONS

Google Cloud Storage should be faster, cheaper, and offer more storage capacity.
Security and accountability require enhancements, including two-factor authentication and better data protection.
There are challenges with integration, especially between Google Cloud and other cloud services like Microsoft Azure.
Licensing fees and overall pricing are high, particularly impacting small and medium enterprises.
Users face difficulties with migration and reliable integration with other tools and platforms.
 

Google Cloud Storage Pros review quotes

IA
VP Data Intelligence at rauxa
Jun 3, 2019
The most valuable features are Pub/Sub, Data Explorer, BigQuery, and Data Transfer.
it_user1094874 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 29, 2019
Their technical support is good and very professional.
AF
Consultant at conetech
Aug 7, 2019
Using this solution has improved the security of our data.
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VB
Enterprise Solution Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 12, 2019
The most valuable feature is the cryptographic technology.
DataDireac53 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Director at a media company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 28, 2019
What I like about this program, is that it's quite fast, because you pay for your usage.
Jan COETZEE - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Headway Consulting
Sep 6, 2019
The feature we've found most valuable is the ability to access our data anywhere, anytime.
Jan 27, 2020
The most valuable features are the ease and accessibility of information.
reviewer1297545 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant IBM Maximo at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 9, 2020
The solution is flexible and very user-friendly.
Amira Youssef - PeerSpot reviewer
Server Administrator Coordinator at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 14, 2021
It's easy to use.
DD
Manager at Mahindra & Mahindra
Feb 18, 2021
From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic.
 

Google Cloud Storage Cons review quotes

IA
VP Data Intelligence at rauxa
Jun 3, 2019
I would like to see this solution made faster, cheaper, and bigger.
it_user1094874 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 29, 2019
They need to get some parts of the program more mature, like the admin management part as well as the monitoring part.
AF
Consultant at conetech
Aug 7, 2019
The user experience needs to be simplified.
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VB
Enterprise Solution Architect at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Aug 12, 2019
The implementation is not as easy as Microsoft, and the process could be improved.
DataDireac53 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Director at a media company with 10,001+ employees
Aug 28, 2019
I would also like to be able to use my own tools and packages within this solution and also have a tool to visualize the data with graphics.
Jan COETZEE - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director at Headway Consulting
Sep 6, 2019
User management could be better. It's complicated process to delete users and maintain the structure of documents created by deleted users.
Jan 27, 2020
The user interface could be more intuitive.
reviewer1297545 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant IBM Maximo at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 9, 2020
The solution should improve its security and accountability.
Amira Youssef - PeerSpot reviewer
Server Administrator Coordinator at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Jan 14, 2021
They need more enhancements in the security features.
DD
Manager at Mahindra & Mahindra
Feb 18, 2021
Could be improved from a storage perspective and a cost perspective.