Google Cloud reveals major restructuring plans
Google’s cloud business will realign its focus to target international markets
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Despite the fact that its cloud business brought in$8.9bn in revenuelast year,Googlehas revealed its plans to restructure its cloud group internally which will also include eliminating some positions.
A company spokesperson shared additional details on the restructure in an email withCNBC, saying:
“We recently communicated organizational changes to a handful of teams that will improve how we market, partner, and engage with customers in every industry around the globe. We made the difficult, but necessary decision to notify a small number of employees that their roles will be eliminated.”
Thomas Kurianhas been the CEO ofGoogleCloud for one year and during that time, he’s made a number of changes to the search giant’s cloud business including hiring additional sales people to better help the company compete againstMicrosoftandAmazonin thecloud computingspace.
Google Cloud restructure
According to one person close to the company, Google Cloud’s restructuring plans are geared at realigning focus on international markets and less than 50 current employees will be affected. While the company did not say exactly how many employees will be affected by the restructure, it did say that internal mobility teams will work to find them new roles within the company.
Kurian also outlined the company’s strategy going forward in a recentkeynote presentationin which he revealed that Google Cloud will target businesses in the retail, healthcare, financial services, media and entertainment and manufacturing industries.
For the first time ever, Alphabet recently revealed Google Cloud revenues in its fourth quarter earnings report. The company’s cloud business brought in $8.92bn in revenue in 2019 which is up significantly when compared to the $5.84bn it generated in 2018.
Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!
While Google Cloud has has continued to grow at a steady rate, its revenue is far behind its largest rival,Amazon Web Serviceswhich brought in over $35bn in revenue last year.
ViaCNBC
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
This new malware utilizes a rare programming language to evade traditional detection methods
Google puts Nvidia on high alert as it showcases Trillium, its rival AI chip, while promising to bring H200 Tensor Core GPUs within days
Arcane season 2 confirms the hit series isn’t just one of the best Netflix shows ever made – it’s an animated legend that’ll stand the test of time
