Flash Report 2 minutesRegister for Free AccessGoogle Cloud Closes $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Analytics Company Looker Coresight Research February 14, 2020 What's InsideGoogle Cloud’s $2.6 billion acquisition of analytics company Looker is the latest move by the company to expand the capabilities of its fast-growing cloud business to offer clients more cloud-based, innovative business solutions. This deal adds a number of key capabilities to the company’s portfolio and strengthens its position in the market, including: Adding business intelligence and data-visualization capabilities Enhancing its ability to compete with AWS and Microsoft The acquisition underscores the importance of business intelligence and data visualization for enterprises and retailers. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 11: US CPG E-Commerce LatestWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Kingfisher Announces Store Expansion Plans; Whole Foods Opens New London Store