Google Cloud and KPMG have announced an expanded partnership aimed at driving the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems in organizations. The collaboration will leverage KPMG’s expertise in cloud transformation, analytics, and responsible AI, along with Google Cloud’s trusted infrastructure and generative AI capabilities, including its offering called Bard. The initial focus of the partnership will be on the financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian expressed the shared vision, stating that the alliance with KPMG will accelerate the application of generative AI across the world’s largest organizations. The goal is to enable innovation, empower employees, and extract more value from data. The announcement builds on the companies’ existing partnership, which has already delivered AI solutions to global banking giant HSBC for policy-related queries.
Google Cloud aims to bring generative AI to practical, real-world use cases, assisting organizations in adapting and scaling their operations in an increasingly competitive business landscape. KPMG’s Deputy Chair and COO, Laura Newinski, emphasized the importance of accelerating digital transformation and effectively managing disruption in the market. The partnership will enable clients to innovate at scale while ensuring data security in a trusted environment.
As part of the collaboration, KPMG firms, which operate as legally distinct entities, will invest in rapidly training Google Cloud experts to support enterprises in adopting generative AI technologies. This joint effort will provide organizations with the necessary guidance and expertise to successfully implement AI solutions.
The push towards generative AI is not unique to Google Cloud, as other tech giants like Microsoft have also introduced AI-powered systems like Copilot in various business operations, including Dynamics 365.
The strengthened partnership between Google Cloud and KPMG signals a shared commitment to advancing the adoption of generative AI and enabling organizations to harness its potential for innovation, growth, and competitive advantage. By combining their respective strengths, the companies aim to empower enterprises across industries to embrace AI-driven transformation and navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
