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  "description": "Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) is a suite of hardware and software solutions that extends Google Cloud infrastructure and services to on-premises data centers and edge locations. It is designed to meet strict regulatory, data residency, and low-latency requirements by providing managed services, including air-gapped options for high-security environments and integrated AI capabilities like Gemini.",
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    "founded": "2021",
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    "target_markets": "Government, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecommunications.",
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      "Status Quo / High-Latency Operations: Accepting existing latency and connectivity issues in remote locations rather than investing in edge infrastructure."
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      "air-gapped cloud for government",
      "on-premises AI infrastructure with Gemini",
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      "Standard Public Cloud (Non-Hybrid): Utilizing standalone public cloud instances while manually managing data residency compliance through legal frameworks."
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      "best alternatives to AWS Outposts"
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