Google Cloud groeit naar 18% van Alphabets omzet

Google Cloud's revenue reached $20 billion in the first quarter, representing 18% of parent company Alphabet's total business and marking a significant shift from its historical focus on search advertising. The cloud division achieved 63% year-over-year growth, driven primarily by artificial intelligence applications, and is approaching one-fifth of Alphabet's overall revenue—up from 13.6% a year earlier. While Alphabet's advertising business remains dominant at $77 billion quarterly, analysts note that Google Cloud has transitioned from a minor operation to a major growth engine, potentially