Google Cloud Next 2025 wrapped up last week in Las Vegas (April 9–11), and once again, it exceeded our expectations. Google has made some groundbreaking announcements that are sure to take the tech landscape to the next level.
The largest flagship event of Google Cloud welcomed 30,000 attendees and 350+ sponsors. It was a whole immersive experience with more than 10 keynotes, spotlights, and 700 sessions. Attendees enjoyed hands-on learning on AI innovation, data cloud, modern infrastructure, security, Google Workspace, and more.
Google Cloud Next 2025
Key Announcements of Google Cloud Event
Here are the key highlights of the Google Cloud Next conference that mark the beginning of a new frontier in the AI landscape.
AI & Machine Learning
Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash
Google introduced two advanced AI models: Gemini 2.5 Pro for complex multimodal reasoning and Gemini 2.5 Flash, optimized for low-latency, cost-effective inference.
Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol
An open protocol that will enable AI agents to seamlessly communicate with each other irrespective of the underlying framework.
Agent Development Kit (ADK)
An open-source framework allowing developers to build multi-agent systems with minimal code. This is to promote the development of goal-driven AI agents.
Google AgentSpace
A new platform with Google quality search, conversational AI, Gemini, and 3p agents. This will be used by businesses for building and deploying intelligent, interoperable AI agents.
Infrastructure & Compute
Ironwood TPU
Ironwood, Google's most powerful TPU supercomputer, with 9216 chips delivering 42.5 exaflops of AI performance, was launched. It is claimed to be 3600x more powerful than TPU v1, and 10x better than TPU v6(Trillium).
Cloud Wide Area Network (Cloud WAN)
Cloud WAN is Google’s global private network, with high-speed and low-latency is now accessible to enterprises worldwide. It has 40% improved network performance and cost savings.
Distributed Cloud Platform
Brings Gemini models to on-premises environments, supporting secure and isolated deployments. Perfect for industries with strict data privacy and compliance needs.
Creative & Media Tools
Veo 2
An enhanced AI video model with features like inpainting, outpainting, and cinematic presets for guided camera behaviors.
Imagen 3
Advanced image editing capabilities for more natural and detailed visuals.
Chirp 3
Realistic voice generation and multi-speaker transcriptions, enhancing audio content creation.
Lyria (Private Preview)
A text-to-music model enabling AI-generated music compositions.
Security & Compliance
Google Unified Security (GUS)
GUS is a comprehensive security framework combining AI-driven threat detection and automated response tools. This includes new Alert Triage and Malware Analysis agents to enhance organizational security postures.
Data & Analytics
BigQuery Enhancements
Integration with Gemini models in Vertex AI, supporting multimodal analytics and vector embeddings.
BigQuery Continuous Queries
Enables continuous SQL processing over data streams for real-time analytics.
Developer Tools
Gemini Code Assist
An AI-powered tool aiding developers in writing, analyzing, and optimizing code using natural language prompts.
Vertex AI Agent Builder
The Vertex AI allows organizations to create AI agents using natural language or open-source frameworks. It has 200+ curated foundation models along with all the creative tools (Veo 2, Imagen 3, Lyria, Chirp 3).
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Know What Industry Leaders Have To Say About Google Cloud Next 2025
The announcements at Google Cloud Next 2025 sparked strong reactions across industries. Top executives praised Google's innovations, highlighting the practical impact these technologies are already having on their businesses.
Let’s have a look:
Alex Balazs, Intuit's Chief Technology Officer.
"This tax season, we're delivering on Intuit's promise to millions of TurboTax customers to do the hard work for them—so they don't have to. Our collaboration with Google Cloud is making a big difference in the day-to-day lives of consumers this tax season. It's a shining example of how we're harnessing the power of Intuit's AI, data, and tax domain expertise, with world-class Google Doc AI and Gemini technology, on our GenOS to deliver breakthrough done-for-you experiences at scale. I'm fired up about our results to date, and excited about what the future holds."(Source: Intuit’s Press Release)
Todd Penegor, President and CEO, Papa Johns.
"At Papa Johns, our aspiration is to be the best pizza makers in the business. Being the best means we are crafting great pizza and providing every single customer a superior experience along every part of their journey – from ordering, to delivery, to our loyalty program. Our partnership with Google Cloud will enable us to take personalization to the next level. We're not just reacting to orders – we're anticipating our customers' needs and proactively providing tailored recommendations and offers. This isn't just about convenience; it's about creating a truly joyful and personalized pizza experience that builds lasting loyalty."(Source: Papa Johns Press Release)
Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics.
“Through this partnership, Samsung and Google Cloud are redefining the role of AI in the home. By pairing Gemini’s powerful multimodal reasoning with Samsung’s AI capabilities in Baillie, we’re leveraging the power of open collaboration to unlock a new era of personalized AI companion — one that moves with users, anticipates their needs, and interacts in more dynamic and meaningful ways than ever before.”(Source: Samsung Press Release)
Clara Lin, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer at Seattle Children's.
"We are committed to offering our doctors and other healthcare providers the most cutting-edge tools to enhance their decision-making. This AI agent represents a significant step forward in achieving that goal, enabling our team to leverage the full potential of CSWs and deliver the highest quality care to the patients we serve."(Source: PR Newswire, News Release)
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Contact UsTru’s Perspective: Bringing Google Cloud Next 2025 to Life for Our Clients
At Tru, we are seeing the announcements made at Google Cloud Next as more than just product updates. They’re opportunities to solve complex challenges for our clients. Here's how we'd apply the latest innovations to deliver real results.
Smarter AI Systems That Work Together
Google’s Agent2Agent protocol and Development Kit would let us build smart, collaborative AI systems. We’ll use these tools to automate decision-making, fasten operations, and create better user experiences across entire ecosystems.
Faster, Deeper Insights from Your Data
By combining BigQuery’s scale with Gemini’s advanced reasoning, we look forward to helping clients get powerful and live insights. This allows them to act faster on data from multiple sources, improving accuracy and impact.
High-Performance AI at Enterprise Scale
Ironwood will deliver the compute power needed for large, complex models. Tru would help clients utilize this performance to build faster, more scalable AI solutions that reduce time to value and improve outcomes.
Security That Thinks Ahead
We’d leverage Google’s AI security tools in our client’s existing systems to detect threats faster and respond automatically. This will boost protection while keeping operations efficient and compliant.
Build and Launch AI Agents Faster
Tru uses Vertex AI Agent Builder to prototype and deploy intelligent agents quickly. Clients benefit from faster delivery of smart tools tailored to their business needs without sacrificing reliability or scale.
Conclusion
Google Cloud Next 2025 delivered a bold vision for the future of AI, data, and cloud innovation. From intelligent agents to high-performance infrastructure, the possibilities for transformation are endless. At Tru, we’re ready to help businesses turn these innovations into real-world impact. Let’s shape what’s next—together.
