In the process of describing the new network, Hölzle also confirmed more about Google's making of its own networking equipment like routers and switches for G-Scale; and said the company wanted, by being open about the changes, to "encourage the industry — hardware, software and ISP's — to look down this path and say, 'I can benefit from this.'" He said network utilization was nearing 100% of capacity, a dramatic efficiency improvement.
As Hölzle discussed the new network, he also revealed more about Google's development of its own networking gear, including routers and switches for G-Scale. He intended to make the company's changes public in order to motivate the industry — encompassing hardware, software, and ISPs — to consider this approach as well. Notably, network usage was nearing 100% capacity, resulting in a substantial improvement in efficiency.