PCG Wins 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Artificial Intelligence
Public Cloud Group (PCG) today announced that it has received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award in the category “Artificial Intelligence – Workplace AI Transformation – EMEA”. This recognition honors PCG’s outstanding achievements in transforming work environments through the integration of advanced AI solutions.
“The Google Cloud Partner Awards honor the strategic innovation and measurable value our partners bring to customers,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels, Google Cloud. “We are proud to name Public Cloud Group a 2026 Google Cloud Partner Award winner, celebrating their role in driving customer success over the last year.”
Workplace Transformation with AI as a Competitive Advantage
The “Do More With Less” approach is becoming a reality through Google Cloud’s AI capabilities. Leveraging solutions like Google Workspace and Gemini Enterprise, PCG empowers the employees of over 1,000 customers to automate routine tasks and streamline existing processes. The result is increased productivity with greater resource efficiency, creating valuable space for new innovations.
“Being named a 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year underscores our strong market position and the depth of our partnership with Google Cloud. As a long-standing Premier Partner and Managed Service Provider (MSP), this award shows us that our specialized portfolio for the entire EMEA region is recognized by the market and our partner,” explains Thorsten Raquet, CEO of Public Cloud Group. “We understand the strategic challenges our customers face and guide them future-proof through this transformation using the most advanced AI technologies.”
Comprehensive Portfolio for Market Leaders in the DACH Region
PCG’s success is built on a comprehensive Google Workspace portfolio that guides companies holistically through their digital evolution. The approach ranges from initial strategy consulting and the targeted integration of Artificial Intelligence to technical implementation, training, and long-term employee adoption. The offering is rounded off by the full-scale operation of complex customer environments through Managed Cloud Operations. Successful projects in various industries such as Manufacturing, Energy, Fashion, Retail & E-Commerce and Financial Services & Insurance demonstrate that this approach works across all sectors.
“For our customers, this award provides the certainty of having a partner by their side who demonstrably delivers real value,” emphasizes Johannes Bahl, Head of Sales Google at Public Cloud Group. “We don’t just help companies deploy new technologies; we empower them to make their work culture more efficient and intelligent through targeted training and adoption.”
Change Management as a Critical Success Factor
Modern tools alone are not the solution—how they are used in everyday work is what matters most. That is why PCG considers change management the ultimate key to success in any AI-driven workplace transformation. Drawing on expertise from countless projects for organizations of all sizes—from specialized mid-sized companies to enterprises with more than 20,000 employees—PCG ensures that technological change is accompanied by a positive cultural evolution.
“The rollout of Google Workspace and Gemini Enterprise is only the first step. The real challenge lies in adoption,” adds Benny Woletz, CTO of Public Cloud Group. “We see every day that ‘Do More With Less’ only works when employees confidently hand over routine tasks to AI. Our job is to bridge the gap between technical potential and everyday work life—that is the only way to create true freedom for creativity.”
About PCG
Public Cloud Group (PCG) supports organizations throughout their entire cloud journey by leveraging public cloud technologies. As an experienced partner of all major hyperscalers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure), PCG holds the highest partner designations across each provider and offers vendor-independent consulting. The portfolio includes infrastructure and modern workplace solutions as well as technological focus topics such as Data & AI, Security, Cloud-native Development, SAP Cloud Services, and comprehensive operations (Managed Cloud Operations).
