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Technology Competency and Solution Head at LearningMate
Real User
Good price, stable, scalable, and allows us to work offline
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable and scalable."
  • "Its security should be better from the data security point of view. It should be more secure, and it should get tightly integrated with products such as Google Docs and Google Sheets. Microsoft covers different kinds of tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Google Cloud Storage mainly for our document management. We have its latest version.

What is most valuable?

It is stable and scalable.

What needs improvement?

Its security should be better from the data security point of view. It should be more secure, and it should get tightly integrated with products such as Google Docs and Google Sheets. Microsoft covers different kinds of tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. You can scale based on your users. We have more than a thousand users, and it allows me to share across my team.

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How are customer service and support?

We don't need any support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We tried using other tools from AWS and Microsoft. We have a very limited number of users on Microsoft Azure. Office 365 is only for the senior leadership.

How was the initial setup?

Being a cloud solution, it doesn't require installation. I can also use it offline. To use it offline, I need to install an app on my machine that allows me to work offline and gets synced without my server.

It is completely cloud-managed. We don't need a separate team to maintain it. We only have our regular IT team that creates the users, and they automatically get signed up to Google Storage.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Its price is fine. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. We plan to keep using this solution.

I would rate Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Google
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Manager at Mahindra & Mahindra
Real User
Provides great security and a good interface that works well with other applications
Pros and Cons
  • "From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic."
  • "Could be improved from a storage perspective and a cost perspective."

What is our primary use case?

I'm a manager in an Indian-based company and we are customers of Google. 

What is most valuable?

In the two years I've been using this solution, I haven't had a single minute of downtime. That is what's fantastic about the cloud. I know the product is very secure since there was an attempt at a cyber attack some months ago, and the attackers could not penetrate into the Google Cloud. They might be able to attack some on-prem applications but not these applications. From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic. I like the interface, it works well with other applications.

What needs improvement?

I think improvements can be made from a storage perspective and a cost perspective. We're currently working on the application modernization and I think that the integration section of Google and the cloud could be simplified. Integration across various applications isn't always successful.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using this solution for over two years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is fantastic. We've been able to scale up and down as necessary. We have close to 450 users. I think we will probably extend it. Since the attempted attack, management is now of the opinion that it's best to migrate all the on-prem applications to cloud.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with the technical support. We are in contact with Google's account manager in India and that works well. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was complex and the team struggled for a couple of weeks. That was two years ago and things have changed a lot since then. Initially we took on service from the supplier but now we have expert consultants who can manage anything on cloud.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated everything; AWS, Azure and Google. For various reasons, we settled on Google. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution a nine out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Google
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Board Member at Iota Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Åž.
Real User
Reasonably priced, stable, easy to install, and utilise
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to use."
  • "It would be helpful to offer more packages to increase the storage."

What is our primary use case?

I use Google Cloud Storage to store my personal files and photos.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

It would be helpful to offer more packages to increase the storage.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Google Cloud Storage for two or three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Google Cloud Storage is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Google Cloud Storage is scalable enough.

I am the only user.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Apple iCloud.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I pay a yearly subscription fee.

I don't have any issues with the cost of Google Cloud Storage.

What other advice do I have?

I would absolutely recommend this solution.

I would rate Google Cloud Storage a ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Pradip Niladhe - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Associate Software Engineer at Simeio
Real User
It's handy, easy to use, and the tech support is responsive
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Cloud is handy and easy to use."

    What is our primary use case?

    Our organization uses Google Cloud to store our data and files. Everyone at the company is using it. 

    What is most valuable?

    Google Cloud is handy and easy to use. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've used Google Cloud storage for two years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Google Cloud Storage is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Google Cloud Storage is scalable.

    How are customer service and support?

    Google support is good. They're responsive and resolve issues quickly.

    How was the initial setup?

    There is no installation.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The storage costs aren't very expensive.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Google Cloud Storage eight out of 10. 

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1415778 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Associate Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Easy to install and frees up space on your device
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free."
    • "Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but you have to pay extra."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Google Cloud Storage to store personal files, including documents, images, and videos.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free.

    What needs improvement?

    Increasing the amount of free storage provided would be an improvement.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I've been using this solution for over fifteen years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It's a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but you have to pay extra.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is plug-and-play, so it's straightforward.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Google Cloud Storage to anybody thinking of installing it and would rate it eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    Useful for sending large files and the always-on backup feature
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on."
    • "The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Google Cloud Storage for backups and sending files, especially large files. 

    This solution is cloud-based, so it's always updated to the latest version. 

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on. 

    What needs improvement?

    The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Google Cloud Storage for about nine years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This solution is stable. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This solution is scalable. There are about 300 people using Google Cloud Storage in my organization. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I have never contacted Google's technical support. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is pretty straightforward. I installed it myself, and it took roughly 30 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented this solution myself. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    For licensing, I pay yearly. The pricing is fine. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Google Cloud Storage a 10 out of 10, and I would recommend it to others. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Google
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    reviewer973497 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Provides limited storage for free
    Pros and Cons
    • "I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues."
    • "This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft."

    What is our primary use case?

    My primary use case is to meet my personal storage needs. I don't use it much because, for free, it provides a limited amount of storage. 

    What is most valuable?

    I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues. 

    What needs improvement?

    This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Google Cloud Storage since it first became available to users. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Google Cloud is stable. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I'm not aware of any scalability challenges because I'm using the private version. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I have never contacted Google's technical support. 

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I also use OneDrive from Microsoft. 

    How was the initial setup?

    Since this is a cloud-based solution, there is no installation. 

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented myself. 

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten. I would recommend this because I have more than enough personal storage and there are no security issues that I'm aware of. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1712268 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Program Administrator at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Effective background operation, free to use, and stable
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution operates in the background and it is attached to my Gmail account. When I download files to my phone, such as pictures, they automatically go to Google Cloud Storage."

      What is our primary use case?

      Whenever we take pictures on the mobile, it sends the file to Google Cloud Storage since it's linked to the Gmail account. 

      What is most valuable?

      The solution operates in the background and it is attached to my Gmail account. When I download files to my phone, such as pictures, they automatically go to Google Cloud Storage. 

      I have been able to retrieve files I have stored on Google Cloud Storage from ten years ago.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Google Cloud Storage for approximately two years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      The solution is stable.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      If you are using Android and a Gmail account Google Cloud Storage is used by default. Many people are using this service and might not know.

      How are customer service and support?

      I have not had an issue contacting support.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The solution is free unless you want to increase the GB data allowance. There is a cost if you want to increase the size of storage space which is expensive.

      What other advice do I have?

      When I use the solution I do not check it to see if it is backing up my information. However, I have retrieved files from it from years ago.

      I would recommend this solution to others.

      I rate Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud
      Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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