Google LLC

Google LLC is a multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University, Google is best known for its search engine, which has become synonymous with online search globally. Over the years, it has diversified into numerous other areas, making it one of the most influential and innovative companies in the world.

Headquarters

Google’s headquarters, often referred to as the Googleplex, is located in Mountain View, California, USA. It is the central hub for Google’s operations, housing many of its engineering, product development, and administrative teams.

Key Products and Services

Google provides a wide range of products and services, including:

1. Search Engine: The cornerstone of Google’s business, processing billions of queries daily.
2. Advertising: Google Ads and AdSense are its primary revenue streams, allowing businesses to advertise on its platform and partner websites.
3. Cloud Computing: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers scalable cloud computing solutions, including infrastructure, machine learning, and data analytics tools.
4. Software: Products like the Android operating system, Google Chrome browser, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), and Google Maps are widely used globally.
5. Hardware: Devices such as Pixel smartphones, Nest smart home products, and Chromecast streaming devices.
6. YouTube: Acquired in 2006, YouTube is the world’s largest video-sharing platform.

Alphabet Inc.

In 2015, Google underwent a major corporate restructuring, becoming a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., a holding company created to manage its growing array of businesses. Alphabet oversees various ventures, including Waymo (autonomous vehicles), DeepMind (AI research), and Verily (healthcare technologies).