Google Cloud unveiled several major enterprise partnerships at its Cloud Next '26 event. The company signed a multi-year deal with Merck valued at up to $1 billion.
Merck will deploy Google’s Gemini Enterprise AI across its R&D, manufacturing, and commercial operations. This agentic platform aims to accelerate drug development and scientific innovation.
McKinsey, Accenture, and Deloitte also launched dedicated programs to scale Gemini AI agents for their clients. These collective agreements signal a market shift from AI experimentation to large-scale operational deployment.