Google Cloud Platform, in its recent announcement has unveiled a new cloud on ramp, Partner Interconnect, to offer companies various options for connecting their own data to the tech giants global cloud platform. Reportedly, the move will enable companies to select from a list of authorized colocation providers and carriers to connect to the nearby Google Point of Presence.

Google said that it expects the cloud platform to be available soon in the coming weeks.

Reports reveal that the current GCP on ramp - Dedicated Interconnect, is available as a full 10 Gbps circuit, while the new expanded cloud platform is expected to offer partial circuits available with variety of sub-rate net speeds ranging from 50Mbps to 10Gbps. Industry experts deem that this has significantly expanded market opportunities for customers looking for direct connectivity to Google’s cloud platform.

Private and direct connectivity to the cloud platforms has now become a vital design element for IT infrastructure, cite electronics & media industry analysts. By offering direct access and high-performance to Google Cloud Platform, customers will be significantly benefiting from reliable, scalable, consistent and secure cloud performance.

According to reliable reports, Partner Interconnect list comprises over two dozen major service providers. They include popular carriers such as Verizon, NTT, BT, AT&T, CenturyLink, SoftBank, and Orange and the world’s two largest data center providers - Digital Realty Trust and Equinix.

The burgeoning number of businesses in the developing economies leading to the growing need to adopt data management in businesses has been one of the prominent factors that has accelerated data center infrastructure management market growth, as per industry experts. The rising trend of transition to cloud platforms and infrastructure have been a compelling factor for data center infrastructure management industry players to expand their platforms for strengthening their positions.

Alphabet, Google’s parent company reported that its first-quarter results posted the highest revenue growth in years and a colossal spike in spending, owing to robust investment in network infrastructure and data centers.