What do you think about Google’s 71% discount to the US Government?

Computerworld.com reported that “The deal could save taxpayers $2 billion while signaling potential pricing shifts for enterprise customers. In a move that could reshape public-sector IT procurement, Google has entered into a landmark agreement with the US General Services Administration (GSA), offering its Workspace productivity suite to all federal agencies at discounts of up to 71%.”  The April 11, 2025 article entitled “Google to offer its Workspace suite to the US government at a 71% discount” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3960309/google-to-offer-its-workspace-suite-to-the-us-government-at-a-71-discount.html) included these comments:

According to Google, if adopted government-wide, the agreement could save agencies approximately $2 billion over three years. This comes amid a broader initiative by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut federal IT spending and modernize procurement processes.

“This new approach allows Google to treat the federal government as one unified customer,” GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian said in the statement. “It’s about securing lower prices for top-tier technology across the board.”

What do you think about this deal?