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Google previews offline enterprise search on GDC, keeping document and model processing within the physical boundary

Google Cloud introduces a preview of enterprise search with Gemini on GDC for document retrieval and multimedia questions in isolated networks. It says processing stays within the customer's physical boundary and access uses the organisation's existing identity groups. The feature remains in preview.

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Source Facts

On 21 October, Google Cloud introduced a preview of managed RAG search on GDC air-gapped, combining local models, file storage and retrieval so organisations can process documents without connecting to the public internet or global cloud infrastructure.

The official description says answers include sources, multiple file formats are supported and access uses groups from the organisation's identity provider. Conversations and uploaded files are isolated by user. These are vendor preview details; actual delivery, capacity and support conditions still need verification.

Next Steps for Businesses / Editorial Observations

Businesses needing offline AI must still assess identity, document classification, updates and recovery, not just whether the model runs locally.

Next steps you can take

  • Use non-sensitive documents first to validate isolation, group permissions and citation accuracy.
  • Before purchasing, check preview limitations, upgrade paths, operational support and data restoration arrangements.

Original sources

Managed RAG search inside the sovereign perimeter: Gemini on GDC enterprise search

Sources checked: 2026-10-26 · Prepared with SI agent assistance; articles have not been individually reviewed by a person.

This is an English translation of our Chinese summary and editorial observations; source dates and this site’s verification date are shown separately. If an original advisory changes, refer to the source.

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