Business Description
Alphabet Inc. is a global technology company best known for operating Google, one of the world's most widely used search engines, along with a broad range of consumer and business products including Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and the Android operating system. Its cloud computing division serves businesses of all sizes with tools for data storage, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and workplace collaboration. The company also invests in longer-term ventures outside its core internet business, such as transportation and connectivity services. Founded in 1998 and based in Mountain View, California, Alphabet generates most of its revenue through digital advertising and cloud services across markets spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.