Question: I need a cloud platform that offers customizable virtual machines, container deployment, and scalable storage options - can you recommend one?

Google Cloud is a broad suite of cloud computing services with developer tools like customizable virtual machines, containers and several storage options. It also has powerful data analytics tools like BigQuery and AI abilities. Google Cloud has a free trial period with $300 in free credits and free usage limits for more than 20 products, so it's a good option for companies large or small.

Another good option is Scaleway, a European cloud company that's got a big push on AI and machine learning. It's got bare metal, compute, network, storage and database services, along with AI and machine learning tools. Scaleway is geared for high-performance computing, scalability and data security, with a community approach to help you get help. That makes it a good option for companies that want a cloud company that's reliable and environmentally conscious.

If you want something more hybrid, check out Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. OCI has more than 100 cloud services, including compute, storage, containers and networking, and spans public cloud, hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. It's competitively priced with no long-term commitments and has a lot of security, so it's good for companies of all sizes and in all industries. Its global reach and many regions are also a bonus.