Alphabet Inc (GOOG)
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Google Cloud Stumbled and Unplugged the Internet: Here's How the 'Crash Loop' Began
For an uncomfortable stretch on Thursday, a self-inflicted outage wiped out popular websites and services, including Google's own.
Alphabet's Search Monopoly Remains Unshakeable Despite AI Hype
Alphabet Inc. is undervalued as search remains highly sticky, with significant user switching costs and dominant market share unlikely to erode quickly. AI competition fears are overstated; Alphabet's Gemini and proprietary TPUs provide a cost and performance edge, supporting future growth and monetization. Antitrust risks are manageable, with forced divestitures unlikely and probable remedies having limited impact on Alphabet's core business or profitability.
Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage
Google on Friday apologized for a major outage that the company said was caused by multiple layers of flawed recent updates. The company released an incident report late on Friday that explained hours of downtime on Thursday.
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Alphabet Inc Profile
| Internet Content & Information Industry | Communication Services Sector | Mr. Sundar Pichai CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 02079K107 Cusip |
| US Country | 185,719 Employees | 10 Mar 2025 Last Dividend | 18 Jul 2022 Last Split | 3 Apr 2014 IPO Date |
Overview
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, operates on a global scale, extending its services across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Alphabet conducts its business through three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The company's vast array of products and platforms is geared towards enhancing digital experiences for users worldwide, leveraging technology and innovation to remain at the forefront of the digital economy.
Products and Services
Google Services: This segment is the powerhouse behind Alphabet's diverse product offerings, including:
- Ads: Digital advertising solutions tailored to connect advertisers with their target audience across Alphabet's various platforms.
- Android: A widely-used operating system for mobile devices, offering a robust ecosystem for app developers and users.
- Chrome: A fast, secure, and free web browser built for the modern web.
- Devices: A range of consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, and home devices, designed to integrate seamlessly with Alphabet's services.
- Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play: A suite of communications, storage, navigation, photo management, and digital distribution services, respectively, enhancing productivity and entertainment.
- Search: The core Google search engine that processes billions of queries each day, providing relevant information to users around the globe.
- YouTube: A leading platform for video sharing, viewing, and monetization, also offering subscription services.
Google Cloud: This segment provides a plethora of cloud-based solutions including:
- Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Databases, Analytics, AI, and Other Services: A comprehensive set of cloud services aimed at enabling businesses to innovate and scale.
- Google Workspace: A suite of cloud-based communication and collaboration tools such as Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, and Meet, designed for enterprise efficiency and collaboration.
Other Bets: Alphabet's segment for ventures beyond its main internet services, focusing on sectors such as healthcare and providing specialized internet services.
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