Vertex AI
Definition
Vertex AI is the former name of a Google Cloud platform, which is continued in Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
Vertex AI bundled Google Cloud tools for building, training, and deploying models. Google continues this platform under Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The official naming table assigns former product and feature names to their new designations.
Simply explained
Like a workshop whose offerings move into a larger house and get new signs. You can still find the old names in documents; however, they do not guarantee the same interface or the same functional status.
Why it matters in practice
For existing instructions and projects, the assignment of old and new product names is necessary. Google explicitly documents the renamings for the platform and numerous subfunctions.
Example from business
Possible example: A development team matches an older Vertex AI guide with the corresponding names of the new platform.
Limits and pitfalls
- Vertex AI cannot be described unchanged as a continuing standalone platform offering. Google's announcement assigns future services and developments to the Agent Platform. Individual old API or function names require separate reconciliation.
Origin & history
Google announced Vertex AI in May 2021. On April 22, 2026, Google presented the further development to Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
Use in mid-sized companies
- Possible fields of application are maintaining existing ML projects, updating operational documents, and planning new model deployments.
Frequently asked questions
Are all product names preserved verbatim?
No; Google publishes a mapping table of old and new names.
What should be considered with old manuals?
The referenced function must be assigned to the corresponding new platform component.
Sources
- Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform name changes · Google Cloud (2026): Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform name changes
- Google Cloud unveils Vertex AI, one platform, every ML tool you need · Wiley (2021): Google Cloud unveils Vertex AI, one platform, every ML tool you need
- Introducing Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, powering the next wave of agents · Gerstenhaber und Bachman (2026): Introducing Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, powering the next wave of agents
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