Deploying DataStax Astra DB on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has brought several advantages to the company. Kubernetes, an open-source platform launched and open-sourced by Google, enables them to build their Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) against a standard cloud platform. GCP's browser-based cloud shell is a quick and easy way for developers to log in to their cloud VMs. Additionally, the platform offers significant sustained use discounts without requiring any commitment from users. These features make GCP an attractive choice for cloud development and deployment.