Cloud AI Update - VAST Data and Google Cloud Expand AI Accessibility

VAST Data has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance the accessibility of enterprise AI across hybrid cloud environments. This partnership introduces the VAST AI Operating System as a fully managed service on Google Cloud, enabling seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments without the need for complex data migrations. The integration aims to simplify the deployment of AI workloads globally, allowing organizations to operate AI models across different locations with unified data access and governance. By utilizing VAST DataSpace, this development promises to reduce costs related to data movement and optimize the performance of AI accelerators, thereby supporting enterprises in achieving efficient AI operations.

• Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) last closed at $278.57 down 2.8%, near its 52-week high.

In other market news, Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO) was a standout up 4.6% and ending the day at $77.38, close to the 52-week high. On Nov 12, 2 days ago, Cisco announced Q1 earnings with increased revenue and net income compared to last year. At the same time, Sandisk (NasdaqGS:SNDK) trailed, down 14.0% to end trading at $243.57.

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• Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL) finished trading at $272.95 down 0.2%, close to the 52-week high.
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• "VAST Data Partners with Google Cloud to Enable Enterprise AI at Scale Across Hybrid Cloud Environments" from VAST Data on GlobeNewswire (published 11 November 2025)

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