Google Cloud Dedicated is the sovereignty option built on dedicated infrastructure. Operations are delivered independently by a local partner on isolated infrastructure - for organizations for which controls inside the public cloud are not sufficient.
What is Google Cloud Dedicated?
On the Sovereign Cloud overview page, Google describes Google Cloud Dedicated as a way to meet your sovereignty requirements with dedicated infrastructure and independent operations delivered by a local partner on isolated infrastructure.
For Europe, Google names an offering in collaboration with Thales. According to the overview page, it provides a robust set of Google Cloud services, including GPUs to support AI workloads dedicated to a region.
In France, the offering is operated by S3NS, a standalone French entity. According to Google, the S3NS solution is designed to meet the rigorous security and operational resilience requirements of France’s SecNumCloud standards.
For Germany, the overview page links under “What’s new” to a blog post titled “Thales and Google Cloud to offer a Sovereign Cloud in Germany”. No availability or GA date for Germany is stated there; such details should be clarified directly with Google Cloud.
Within the graduated Sovereign Cloud from Google offering, Dedicated sits between public cloud controls via Google Cloud Data Boundary and on-premises or air-gapped operation via Google Distributed Cloud.
No separate price model is published on the overview page; clarify terms with Google Cloud or the local operating partner.
Core Features
- Dedicated infrastructure: Isolated infrastructure instead of shared public cloud resources.
- Independent operations: Operations delivered by a local partner.
- Broad service set in Europe: Collaboration with Thales providing a robust set of Google Cloud services.
- GPUs for AI workloads: GPU capacity dedicated to a region according to the overview page.
- SecNumCloud alignment in France: The S3NS solution is designed for France’s SecNumCloud requirements.
Typical Use Cases
High isolation requirements
An organization needs infrastructure that is not shared with other customers and chooses Google Cloud Dedicated for it.
Evidencing independent operations
For supervisory requirements, it matters that operations are delivered independently by a local partner.
AI projects with sovereignty constraints
AI workloads run on GPU capacity that, according to Google, is dedicated to a region.
French SecNumCloud requirements
For projects in France, the solution operated by S3NS is a candidate given its SecNumCloud alignment.
Assessment for the German market
Organizations in the DACH region evaluate Google Cloud Dedicated as an option and clarify the availability status directly with Google Cloud.
Benefits
- Clear separation: Dedicated, isolated infrastructure instead of shared resources.
- Local operational responsibility: Independent operations by a partner in the region.
- Modern services including AI: According to Google, GPU capacity for AI workloads is included.
- Alignment with national standards: Designed for SecNumCloud in France.
- Part of a graduated offering: Moving to less or more isolated options remains possible.
Integration with innFactory
As a certified Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you in assessing Google Cloud Dedicated: matching your regulatory requirements against the options in the sovereignty portfolio, architecture and operating concepts, and coordination with Google Cloud and operating partners. We describe the legal questions that apply to professionals bound by confidentiality obligations in our article on professional secrecy under section 203 of the German Criminal Code in the public cloud.
Contact us for a consultation on Google Cloud Dedicated.
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Google Cloud Dedicated?
Google Cloud Dedicated is an option within Sovereign Cloud from Google. According to the official overview page, it lets you meet your sovereignty requirements with dedicated infrastructure and independent operations delivered by a local partner on isolated infrastructure.
What does the offering look like in Europe?
For Europe, Google describes an offering in collaboration with Thales that provides a robust set of Google Cloud services, including GPUs to support AI workloads dedicated to a region.
Who operates the offering in France?
In France, the offering is operated by S3NS, a standalone French entity. The S3NS solution is designed to meet the rigorous security and operational resilience requirements of France's SecNumCloud standards.
Is Google Cloud Dedicated available in Germany?
Under "What's new", the official overview page links to a blog post titled "Thales and Google Cloud to offer a Sovereign Cloud in Germany", but does not state an availability or GA date for Germany. Please clarify the authoritative status directly with Google Cloud.
How does Dedicated differ from Data Boundary?
Google Cloud Data Boundary works within the public cloud environment through residency, access, and key controls. Google Cloud Dedicated relies on dedicated, isolated infrastructure operated independently by a local partner.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of Google Cloud (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by Google Cloud.
