Ryanair adds Google Cloud to its dual-cloud flight plan
Gemini gets to juggle crews, forecasts, and maintenance while AWS keeps its seat
Ryanair has secured a five-year agreement with Google Cloud, expanding its dual-cloud strategy alongside Amazon Web Services (AWS). This move comes shortly after Ryanair renewed its deal with AWS for another five-year term. As part of the new agreement, Ryanair will deploy Google Workspace and Google Cloud services across its 35,000-strong workforce, aiming for 300 million passengers by 2034.
Key components of the Google Cloud initiative include the Gemini Enterprise agentic AI platform, which the airline plans to use for automating decision-making and optimizing flight crew logistics. Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve will be utilized to refine algorithms, while WeatherNext will assist in forecasting and maintenance planning.
Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise platform will be deployed to automate decision-making, optimize logistics, and enhance staff productivity. Additionally, Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Meet will be integrated into Ryanair's operations. Google Cloud aims to provide resilience by allowing critical systems to switch between AWS and Google Cloud in the event of an outage.
The airline's CEO, Eddie Wilson, highlighted the importance of this dual-cloud strategy in supporting Ryanair's ambitious growth plans. Google Cloud's VP for UK, Ireland, and Sub-Saharan Africa, Maureen Costello, expressed enthusiasm for Ryanair's AI transformation and the potential benefits of deploying generative AI and modern collaboration tools.
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