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🚀 Google's $12Bn Quarterly Infrastructure Investments! Google has announced a colossal quarterly $12 billion dedicated primarily to its technical infrastructure, reflecting robust growth and strong demand in its cloud division. In Q1 2024, Google Cloud's revenue surged by 28% to $9.6 billion, with operating income reaching $900 million. This strategic expenditure underscores Google's commitment to advancing its cloud capabilities and AI solutions, essential for supporting the evolving needs of its global customer base. 🌐💡 Ruth Porat, Google's CFO, attributed this growth to the increasing utilisation of GCP infrastructure and Google Workspace productivity tools, emphasising that these investments are crucial for maintaining profitable growth. This focus is further evidenced by Google's significant data centre expansions in both the UK and the US, alongside its investment in cutting-edge technology. At Hanley Automation, we are keeping a close eye on Google's continued aggressive expansion and innovation in cloud infrastructure and AI technologies. As a company deeply embedded in the tech industry, investments of this scale, by key players like Google not only inspire but also present numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration across the entire industry. #rockwellautomation #datacenterinfrastructure #datacentercooling #datacentreinnovation #rok

Google unveils custom Arm-based chips, following similar efforts at rivals Amazon and Microsoft Google is trying to make cloud computing more affordable with a custom-built Arm-based server chip. At its Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the company said the new processor will become available later in 2024. With the new Arm-based chip, Google is playing catch-up with rivals such as Amazon and Microsoft, which have been employing a similar strategy for years. The tech giants compete fiercely in the growing market for cloud infrastructure, where organizations rent out resources in faraway data centers and pay based on usage. Google parent Alphabet still derives three-quarters of revenue from advertising, but cloud is growing faster and now represents almost 11% of company revenue. The segment, which contains corporate productivity applications, is also profitable. Google held 7.5% of the cloud infrastructure market in 2022, while Amazon and Microsoft together controlled around 62%, according to Gartner estimates. Market leader Amazon Web Services introduced its Graviton Arm chip in 2018. “Almost all their services are already ported and optimized on the Arm ecosystem,” Chirag Dekate, an analyst at technology industry researcher Gartner, told CNBC in an interview. Graviton has picked up business from Datadog, Elastic, Snowflake and Sprinklr, among others. Alibaba announced Arm processors in 2021, and Microsoft did the same in November. Arm isn’t completely new to Google, which started selling access to virtual machines, or VMs, that use Oracle-backed startup Ampere’s Arm-based chips earlier this year. Porting applications to Arm machines has made sense for organizations seeking to reduce spending on cloud computing because of economic worries. When Arm Holdings filed to go public last year, it pointed to Amazon’s claim that Graviton could give up to 40% better price performance than comparable server instances, such as the common “x86” model used by AMD and Intel processors. Google has used Arm-based server computers for internal purposes to run YouTube advertising, the BigTable and Spanner databases, and the BigQuery data analytics tool. The company will gradually move them over to the cloud-based Arm instances, which are named Axion when they become available, a spokesperson said. IQ Management Consultancy #news #technews #google #dailynews #dailynewsupdates #livenews #dailynewsletter

Across the pond, from Big Ben to boundless data, tech giant Google is making waves with a monumental £750 million (approximately $1 billion) investment in a brand new UK data center. This isn’t just a server room in a warehouse; it’s a strategic move brimming with potential for businesses, individuals, and the future of Britain’s digital landscape. Nestled in the Hertfordshire town of Waltham Cross, a 33-acre plot is about to witness the birth of a digital Goliath. The data center, aptly dubbed “Project Cloud Castle” in some circles, marks Google’s largest single investment in the UK to date. It’s not just about the hefty price tag; this sprawling campus will house thousands of servers. #google #googlecloud #cloud #googlenews #dataprivacy

Google has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive practices aimed at locking customers into its Azure cloud platform. This move comes amid growing concerns over Microsoft’s dominance in the cloud computing market, which Google claims is being used to stifle competition. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d5FstvRP #Remoteworknews #Googlenews #Microsoft #Europeancommission #news #newsupdate #tech #technews #ict #technewsupdate #techworld #techgeek #geek #computer #computernews #computernewsupdate #modernlife #trends #techtrends #computertrends #icttrends #techmagazinenews #globaltech #globaltechnews #GlobalNewsUpdate

The tech industry is reeling from the recent settlement between #Microsoft and the EU's Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers. Many people are questioning Microsoft's $21.7 million payment to settle an antitrust lawsuit regarding its cloud computing licensing policies. I wonder what effect this settlement will have on cloud-based AI development and implementation going forward. Ultimately, cloud computing serves as the foundation for contemporary innovation by offering the enormous processing capacity and storage required to develop complex models. Think about this: ➡️ AWS, Microsoft, and #Google share massive 72% of the European cloud market. In the last five years, EU providers have seen their share drop to just 13%. This consolidation of power raises concerns about the impact on innovation. So what are our options? Now is the time to advocate for transparent and equitable competition in the cloud computing industry. We should support legislators and regulators who are willing to take on big tech companies and equal opportunity for all parties. Distribute this text and leave a comment below with your ideas. #cloudcomputing

🌳Amazing news for the UK and Google Cloud Customers. A brand new Google datacentre being built just north of London that will focus on sustainability with heat reuse and other state of the art green features. 🤓 StackPartners doesn't just provide Google Cloud expertise, we live and breathe it. If you're thinking about how to accelerate the creation of value in your business, get in touch for a free cloud, finops, or data assessment and let us help you go further, faster. Google Cloud Partners Google Cloud StackPartners #cloud #cloudcomputing #googlecloud #stackpartners #genai #finops #data #googlecloudpartners #devops #ai #anewwaytocloud

Google has announced plans to build a new data center in Querétaro, Mexico, aiming to enhance its cloud infrastructure in the region. This development is expected to boost local technological capabilities and improve data services. The new facility will contribute to better connectivity and support for businesses and organizations. Learn more about how this investment will impact the tech landscape in Mexico. https://lnkd.in/giUnJyS2 #Google #DataCenter #Querétaro #CloudInfrastructure #TechInvestment #MexicoTech #DigitalServices #BusinessGrowth #TechNews #Connectivity #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

Google's recent $1 billion investment in Texas aims to significantly enhance its cloud services, artificial intelligence capabilities, and clean energy initiatives. This strategic move is expected to create thousands of jobs and foster economic growth in the region. The investment reflects Google's commitment to sustainability and innovation in technology. As the demand for cloud computing and AI continues to rise, this expansion positions Google as a key player in the evolving tech landscape. https://lnkd.in/gqmdMs3z #Google #Investment #Texas #CloudComputing #AI #CleanEnergy #JobCreation #EconomicGrowth #Sustainability #TechInnovation #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

Microsoft recently announced it's planning on investing $2.1bn in Spain's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2025. This seems to be in an attempt to satisfy data sovereignty regulations by increasing their spread of datacentres within the region. Earlier this year data sovereignty returned to mainstream conversation following UK Government's recommendation that the UK should invest in building its own AI systems and cloud models rather than relying on foreign providers like Google. I wonder if we'll see increasing datacentre spread become the new norm for hyperscaler providers looking to meet new regulations without compromising profits. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Check out this piece by Steve Ranger for the full story: https://lnkd.in/eYnUVhSP

🚀 *Exciting Announcement!* 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that B. Online has officially partnered with Google Cloud to enhance our cloud capabilities and deliver even more powerful and scalable solutions for our clients! 🌐 *What This Means for Our Clients:* - *Enhanced Performance:* Leverage Google Cloud’s cutting-edge infrastructure for superior speed and reliability. - *Scalability:* Seamlessly scale your business operations to meet growing demands. - *Innovation:* Access to Google’s advanced AI and machine learning tools to drive innovation. - *Security:* Benefit from Google Cloud’s top-notch security measures to protect your data. This partnership marks a significant milestone for B. Online as we continue to strive towards providing the best possible services and staying ahead of the curve in the digital landscape. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments! #Partnership #GoogleCloud #BOnlinekw #CloudComputing #Innovation #TechNews #b2b