Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform is a cloud computing service operated by Alphabet Inc., offering hosting, AI, and data analytics infrastructure. As a US company, it is subject to the CLOUD Act and US government data requests.
Brand Identity Data
Verified on August 2, 2026
Corporate Lineage
Google App Engine Launch
Google enters the cloud computing market with its first Platform-as-a-Service offering.
GCP Rebranding
Google consolidates its cloud offerings under the Google Cloud Platform brand.
Alphabet Inc. Restructuring
Google becomes a subsidiary of the newly formed holding company, Alphabet Inc.
CNIL Fine
French regulator fines Google 50M EUR for lack of transparency and valid consent regarding ad personalization.
DSA Designation
Google designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU Digital Services Act.
European Alternatives to Google Cloud Platform
OVHcloud
OVHcloud is Europe's largest cloud provider, headquartered in Roubaix, France. Founded and majority-owned by the Klaba family, it operates its own data centers across Europe with no CLOUD Act exposure. It is the leading European alternative to AWS for sovereign cloud infrastructure.
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Scaleway is a French cloud platform owned by Iliad Group (founded by Xavier Niel), offering compute, storage, and AI infrastructure. Operating entirely from European data centers, it is GDPR-compliant by design and a strong alternative to AWS and DigitalOcean.
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