Alphabet

Alphabet

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Industry: Internet & Media
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Alphabet Inc., founded in 2015, serves as the parent company of some of the most influential brands and business segments in the technology industry. The conglomerate's headquarters are situated at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway in Mountain View, California. Within Alphabet Inc., there are three primary business categories. The first is Google Services, incorporating a suite of products and services renowned for their broad reach and utility. These include essential tools and platforms such as Search, Ads, Gmail, Android, Chrome, YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Play. Google's omnipresence in daily online activities is evident through these offerings. Another critical segment is Google Cloud, which targets the enterprise sector. It includes Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Workspace (previously known as G Suite). Google Cloud delivers a range of services, from computing and storage to data analytics and machine learning, all complemented by productivity tools for business users. The third segment, Other Bets, involves experimental and innovative ventures that often push the edge of technology and services. Notable examples under this segment are Waymo, which is pioneering autonomous driving technology; Verily, which is engaged in life sciences research; and Wing, which focuses on drone delivery systems. Alphabet’s portfolio also showcases brands that are central to its identity and growth. Google remains at the heart of the company, an emblem of internet search and a host of other digital services. The video-sharing giant YouTube has redefined media consumption, while Android leads as a mobile operating system with a vast global reach. Google Maps provides detailed navigational services worldwide, and Google Play is the primary source for Android apps, games, and digital content distribution. Additionally, Google Cloud stands out as an enterprise service for cloud computing solutions, while Waymo and Nest represent forward-thinking approaches in autonomous driving and smart home technology, respectively. While Alphabet, specifically through its Google segment, provides products and services across the globe, it does not pinpoint particular countries as chief markets in official declarations. Nevertheless, markets like the United States, various European countries, and the growing Asia-Pacific region, including India, are notable for their substantial user numbers and contributions to revenue. (Powered by AI)

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Currently, fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas still play a dominant role in meeting the world’s energy demand, accounting for about 80% of the total9. Efficient energy storage mechanisms are crucial to balance inconsistencies between supply an...

Ruqqaiya K. April 19th, 2024
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Discrimination and marginalization are barriers for minorities trying to escape poverty, while discrimination in the labour market1. It reduces opportunities for certain groups and squanders human potential, which is needed for economic developmen...

Feyisayo Favour F. November 28th, 2023
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As of 2023, there were 4.95 Bn social media users globally (61% of the global population)1. Social media usage has been linked with depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm2. Increased screen time on social media is also l...

Afolabi B. November 16th, 2023
24 ratings
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To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Q A. November 13th, 2023
34 ratings
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Women are frequently treated differently in the workplace through wage discrimination and other barriers1. The ILO considers a gender-balanced workplace to have 40%-60% of either gender in both the general workforce and leading positions2;pxii. Eq...

Paul A. December 3rd, 2023
42 ratings
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In 2022 3.3 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers2. It also gives opportunities for personal growth and...

Hajarat H. October 19th, 2023
34 ratings
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Globally, in 2023, over 5.18 billion (B) people use the Internet while 4.8B people use social media1. Data privacy of users in these media has become a concerning issue over the years due to its fragility2. Data privacy is now being considered a h...

Hajarat H. September 5th, 2023
66 ratings
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Every year, around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is consumed worldwide1. Only 3% of Earth's available water is freshwater, and only 0.5% is for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by the industry3;p7. Companies shou...

Feyisayo Favour F. June 5th, 2023
694 ratings
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Every year, GHG emissions worldwide are at about 50 billion tonnes5. Rapidly rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere, which results in global warming2. To meet the 1.5ºC target set by the Paris Ag...

Adedayo _. March 23rd, 2023
50 ratings
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Education provides knowledge, skills, and development through study and training1. Access to high-quality education helps reduce the poverty rate & improves living standards2. As of 2021, about 8% of the world’s 787 million children of primary s...

Ardit N. October 20th, 2022
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