Google is to acquire the business intelligence, data applications and embedded analytics form, Looker, for $2.6 billion cash transaction, with the company joining Google Cloud.

“One of the most important ways we advance Google's mission is by helping other businesses realize theirs,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google. “We are excited to welcome Looker to Google Cloud and look forward to working together to help our customers solve some of their biggest challenges.”

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