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Google Cloud to Digitize El Salvador’s Key Sectors: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Dan K
Aug 30, 2023 - 1:36 pm
in Blockchain
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A Groundbreaking Partnership

On August 29th, Google Cloud made headlines by announcing its strategic alliance with El Salvador’s government. Through the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), they aim to digitize the nation, bringing about a revolution in its healthcare, education, and governmental sectors.

Why El Salvador?

El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, showcased his enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the country’s growth as an “innovation hub”. Expressing the pivotal role of technology and foreign investment in development, Bukele highlighted this partnership’s significance on social media with his signature smirk emoji.

Scope and Duration

The partnership, contingent on legislative consent, is set for a 7-year term. It will focus on a myriad of digitization aspects, from invoicing to permitting. Notably, this collaboration signifies the first instance of a Latin American government embracing cloud technology.

Google Cloud’s Vision for Latin America

Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud’s CEO, vocalized his optimism about cloud computing’s potential in Latin America. He illustrated the widespread growth of cloud computing, emphasizing its ability to level the playing field, allowing entities of all sizes to harness similar technological capabilities.

Boosting Bitcoin Integration

A noteworthy component of the partnership is its support for El Salvador’s proactive Bitcoin adoption stance. The advanced GDC infrastructure will facilitate Bitcoin full nodes with Ordinal Protocol support.

El Salvador’s commitment to cryptocurrency is evident. Recently, the nation sanctioned Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, to furnish services within its boundaries. Since 2021, Bitcoin has been recognized as legal tender in El Salvador.

Furthermore, educational initiatives like the Bitcoin Beach project are evidence of the country’s dedication to cryptocurrency literacy. The program has empowered over 25,000 students with Bitcoin knowledge and practical skills, culminating in a “Bitcoin diploma”. This initiative’s success stories include a young diploma recipient who then trained educators on digital assets.

Conclusion

Google Cloud’s partnership with El Salvador sets a precedent for other nations. As countries globally recognize the importance of digital transformation, collaborations like these serve as blueprints for progressive change.

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