Looker (Google Cloud core)

GCPAnalytics

Enterprise business intelligence platform built on the LookML semantic modelling layer, delivering governed dashboards, scheduled reports, embedded analytics, and Looker Studio integration with direct connections to 50+ data warehouses including BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, and Redshift

Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
USMountain View, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations
APACCNEEAEUUKUSOther44 regions across 7 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
Yes — 2 sovereign-flagged regions available

Attributes

SLA Uptime
99.9%

Sub-services (4)

LookML Semantic Layer

Version-controlled shared definitions of dimensions and measures across dashboards

Dashboards and Reports

Interactive dashboards, scheduled deliveries, and alerts over modelled data

Embedded Analytics

Signed-URL and iframe SDKs for white-label embedding into SaaS apps

Looker Actions

Data-driven webhooks that trigger workflows in Salesforce, Zendesk, Slack, etc.

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

Where this runs

44 regions
28 countries
2sovereign
Sovereign regions (2)
  • T-Systems Sovereign Cloud · FrankfurtT-Systems Sovereign Cloud powered by Google Cloud
  • S3NS Sovereign Cloud · ParisS3NS — Google Cloud + Thales joint venture
Commercial regions (42)

Europe (13)

  • Belgium
  • Finland
  • Paris
  • Berlin
  • Frankfurt
  • Milan
  • Turin
  • Netherlands
  • Warsaw
  • Madrid
  • Stockholm
  • Zurich
  • London

North America (12)

  • Montréal
  • Toronto
  • Querétaro
  • Northern Virginia
  • Columbus
  • Iowa
  • Dallas
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • South Carolina
  • Salt Lake City
  • Oregon

South America (2)

  • São Paulo
  • Santiago

Asia (9)

  • Hong Kong
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Jakarta
  • Osaka
  • Tokyo
  • Singapore
  • Seoul
  • Taiwan

Oceania (2)

  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Middle East (3)

  • Tel Aviv
  • Doha
  • Dammam

Africa (1)

  • Johannesburg

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Pricing

Pricing model:subscription