Agreement with Google Cloud to drive digitalization in the public and private sectors

The signing of the agreement establishes a new framework for collaboration in the technological field with the aim of improving services for the benefit of citizens and businesses

The Government of Andorra, through Andorra Digital, has signed a strategic agreement with Google Cloud today to accelerate the digital transformation of both the public and private sectors by driving new capabilities and services.

This new technological collaboration framework aims to explore initiatives that promote economic development and enhance public services for citizens and businesses in the future, including artificial intelligence (AI), training, and the use of scalable infrastructures.

Marc Rossell, Secretary of State for Digital Transformation, described the agreement as "a historic milestone that allows us to take an evolutionary approach to the digitalization of public and private sector services alongside one of the leading technology partners in cloud computing services."

David Vicente, Director of Andorra Digital, and María Álvarez, Director of Institutional Relations at Google Cloud Iberia, along with Rossell, were responsible for the formalization and signing of the agreement. Álvarez affirmed that Google Cloud is committed to supporting digital transformation and fostering innovation. "We strive to help organizations leverage the potential of data and AI, and we are pleased to collaborate with the Government of Andorra in its digital transition," Álvarez stated.

The core focus of this collaboration is technological modernization and the enhancement of cloud service adoption in the public sector, ensuring more efficient, secure, and innovative management. This agreement will act as a catalyst for knowledge-sharing between the public and private sectors, creating a collaborative ecosystem that will help address future technological challenges.

What will be the main benefits for citizens and businesses?

The agreement with Google Cloud will benefit Andorran society by improving the efficiency and transparency of digitalized public services, offering training and capacity-building programs in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to enhance digital skills and foster local talent, driving business innovation with emerging technologies, and ensuring a secure digital environment through protection and cybersecurity awareness initiatives.

The agreement includes several initiatives to promote digitalization and security in Andorra, such as the creation of communication channels between the Government and Google Cloud, digitalization programs for businesses and citizens with a focus on AI and cybersecurity, and specialized training for ICT professionals. It will also encourage business modernization, cybersecurity awareness, and the development of innovative AI projects in various fields.

This collaboration positions Andorra as a benchmark in digital transformation, strengthening its economy and the well-being of its population while reaffirming the government's commitment to technological modernization, digital security, and local talent development, laying the foundation for a more efficient, sustainable, and connected future through digital infrastructures.