While seeking a modern platform, Leo Koster evaluated competitors like Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and Salesforce. He ultimately chose Google Cloud because it was "super easy to understand" and the most approachable cloud platform at that time. Koster recalls people were surprised you could run an ERP app on Google Cloud — most chose other, more expensive platforms out of habit. VOGSY consequently became the first cloud ERP solution built entirely on Google Cloud.

The scale-up has opened an office in Boston and serves over 60 clients worldwide. What about now? "We have no reason to look for another platform," says Koster, who adds he has never encountered a single issue with Google Cloud.

The partnership with Google Cloud is defined by a shared commitment to innovation. Mark van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO, highlights the core advantage of this alignment: "We share the same innovation DNA," and that's why the company can get a head start on all the new tech that comes out of Google.

Since launch, VOGSY has maintained zero downtime. It continues to integrate key Google Cloud tools such as Looker for enterprise Business Intelligence (BI), the Agent Development Kit (ADK), and many others such as App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Firestore in Datastore mode, and Vertex AI services.

The main customer benefit is outstanding value for money: VOGSY helps easily manage the entire "lead-to-cash" cycle in any "multi" context (multi-currencies, multi-countries). For instance, one international client reduced their month-end financial close across five global entities from a two-week ordeal to just one or two days, saving 4-6 days of senior finance time every month. Moreover, the ERP platform gives teams time back to focus on the real business, which leads to achieving more project success, enhanced customer satisfaction, and therefore higher margins.

In the coming years, VOGSY plans to expand its suite of AI-driven features for project management, such as project risk prediction and budget forecasting. This future development will leverage advanced Google Cloud AI tools, including Vertex AI, Gemini, and the Agent Development Kit (ADK). Furthermore, VOGSY aims to secure the ISO 42001 certification that governs responsible enterprise AI — an Enterprise AI offering jointly brought to market. The team underlines its commitment to implementing AI responsibly and safely. VOGSY will continue to deepen its use of Google Cloud solutions — adopting new Google Cloud tools only if they help customers succeed, which remains its primary innovation principle.

Ultimately, the VOGSY team believes Google Cloud's capacity for innovation will allow them to secure their position as the leading PSA solution for project-based firms globally. The next steps? "We aspire to become a global leader, empowered by the full potential of Google Cloud," affirms Mark van Leeuwen.