Vodafone and Google have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership for 10 years, creating new possibilities for service, device, and TV experiences for millions of customers in Europe and Africa. The new agreement is supported by Google Cloud and Gemini models.

Key Aspects of the Agreement

The agreement between Vodafone and Google will expand access to storage, security, and AI support to Vodafone's customers in 15 countries, as well as its partners in an additional 45 markets worldwide. Google will use Vodafone's fixed and mobile connectivity services to enhance workforce productivity.

Consumer Services Development

Key aspects of the partnership include:

- Empowering consumers with AI. Vodafone plans to broaden the range of AI devices with Google Pixel and other Android phones. - Launching a best-in-class TV platform with AI-generated recommendations. - Expanding cloud and AI services. Google and Vodafone will offer customers a variety of services, including Google One for storing photos and videos.

Digital Transformation and Security

Vodafone and Google Cloud have a strong collaborative history. The companies created a data repository (data lake) ensuring security and legal compliance. With the expanded partnership, Vodafone will use Vertex AI for developing and scaling AI models. A cloud-native cybersecurity solution is also planned, based on Google Cloud's Security Operations platform, providing incident management and the latest protection tools.

The Vodafone and Google partnership will significantly alter access to AI technologies, cloud solutions, and secure content for a larger number of users in Europe and Africa. Both companies intend to support uniform industry standards to enhance innovations and public services.