dbt Labs and 66degrees Named 2026 Google Cloud Partners of the Year

April 22, 2026
dbt Labs received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Data and Analytics, while 66degrees earned the same recognition in the Artificial Intelligence category, highlighting both companies' collaboration with Google Cloud on AI and data transformation initiatives.

dbt Labs has been named the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Data and Analytics: Data Pipelines and Governance, announced in a press release. The company was recognized for helping organizations manage data at scale on Google Cloud and deliver trusted analytics through its integration with Google BigQuery. Thousands of teams use dbt to standardize and transform data, supporting AI readiness through unified workflows and governance features.

The award follows dbt Labs' launch on Google Cloud Marketplace one year ago, marking continued growth in its collaboration with Google Cloud. The company also earned two Google Partner All Star awards for its partner team, reflecting its ongoing work in data transformation and orchestration for enterprise analytics.

Separately, 66degrees announced in a press release that it received the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Artificial Intelligence. This marks the firm's fourth Partner of the Year distinction. 66degrees was recognized for its work in building Agentic Enterprise architectures that integrate AI systems across business functions such as finance, HR, and supply chain. The company’s solutions include frameworks for developing multi-agent systems powered by Google Cloud and programs for AI fluency and adoption.

Both dbt Labs and 66degrees were acknowledged by Google Cloud for their contributions to customer success and innovation within the Google Cloud ecosystem.

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