Recognition for Infrastructure Modernization in Storage
NetApp has been awarded the 2026 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year for Storage. Announced on April 21st, this recognition highlights the company’s achievements in enhancing infrastructure for Google Cloud users.
The award emphasises NetApp’s significant role in assisting customers to modernise their infrastructure and manage enterprise workloads by using Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. This collaboration enables customers to integrate Intelligent Data Infrastructure with minimal complexity and maximum efficiency.
Kevin Ichhpurani, President of Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud, commented, “The Google Cloud Partner Awards honour the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers. We are proud to name NetApp a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”
Enhanced Capabilities with Google Cloud
Over the past year, NetApp and Google Cloud have expanded the capabilities of Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. This includes the introduction of block storage and improved integration with Google Cloud services like Google Cloud Assist and Gemini CLI Extensions. These enhancements make it easier for customers to leverage Google’s AI services directly.
Pravjit Tiwana, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cloud Storage and Services at NetApp, highlighted, “This recognition for the seventh time reflects the work we’ve done with Google Cloud to help customers run enterprise workloads in the cloud without rearchitecting.”
NetApp’s ongoing partnership with Google Cloud has significantly facilitated the adoption of AI and application usage without added complexity. This advancement further enhances the agility and scalability of customer operations.
NetApp has a longstanding history of helping organisations navigate changes in technology. For more than three decades, they have assisted the world’s leading organisations in turning data into a catalyst for innovation.
In addition to their recent achievements, NetApp has been recognised multiple times in the past, showcasing a strong history of excellence. The partnership with Google Cloud also saw the development of Google Cloud’s first-party service, Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, which aids customers in adapting to Intelligent Data Infrastructure.
For those interested in learning more about NetApp’s partnership with Google Cloud, the company will have a presence at Google Cloud Next 26, from April 22nd to 24th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Visitors can learn about their latest innovations and collaborative efforts in booth #1607.
Last updated: 22 April 2026, 12:04 pm
