Google Cloud, Onix 2026 AI Trends & Partner Program

Onix CEO Sanjay Singh says Google Cloud is poised to lead the AI era as enterprises adopt intelligent systems beyond flashy LLMs. His reasoning highlights four pillars of true AI leadership: models, underlying hardware, global availability, and energy efficiency-an integrated strategy only Google currently offers, he claims.

Singh notes Google’s long AI investment, including acquisitions like DeepMind and the performance gains seen with Gemini 3, reinforce its lead over rivals.

Onix itself is a 16-time Google Cloud Partner of the Year and a recent double winner of Google Cloud Partner awards for Data & Analytics and Industry Solutions. In 2026, the company plans to launch a “game-changing” new platform while expanding AI innovation, edge capabilities, and geographic reach.

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Evolving AI Trends in 2026

Singh describes the AI market as moving from experimentation into production, where data intelligence and contextual understanding are key to success. He says Onix’s IP helps customers derive context and lineage from raw data, vital for effective AI implementations.

Another trend is verticalization, applying AI tailored to specific industries, such as agentic AI-commerce in retail. Onix’s upcoming platform, set for release in April, aims to speed value realization for customers and partners alike.

New Google Cloud Partner Network

The revamped Google Cloud Partner Network introduces a shift from volume-based rewards toward outcomes and measurable customer value. Partners now benefit from a global, automated, AI-driven system that tracks competencies and achievements transparently.

Program Highlights

• A global tier system-Select, Premier, and Diamond-based on competency and customer outcomes.

• Automation reduces regional hurdles and manual reporting.

• Competency tiering elevates specialized partners, leveling the field with larger integrators.

Onix’s 2026 Expansion Plans

Onix is deepening its presence beyond its existing India operations into the Nordics and the Middle East, focusing on corporate sectors that can benefit from full-stack AI and cloud solutions. These moves reflect growing demand for data and AI services across markets.