According to a report by Bloomberg, Twitter has resumed its payments for its contract with Google Cloud. Earlier this month, Platformer had revealed that Twitter was refusing to pay Google for its cloud services, jeopardizing their access to Google’s infrastructure as their contract renewal date approached on June 30th. In response, Twitter had been rushing to migrate its services off of Google’s servers, but the process was reportedly delayed, raising concerns about certain in-house tools going offline by the end of the month.
However, it seems that Twitter has now found a solution to avoid this situation. Linda Yaccarino, the newly appointed CEO of Twitter, played a role in getting the relationship between the two companies back on track. Bloomberg indicates that the companies are even exploring a broader partnership that may involve advertising and Google’s use of Twitter’s paid API. Unfortunately, Twitter does not have a public relations department that BuyTechBlog could reach out to for comment.
Twitter’s contract with Google Cloud dates back to 2018 and has been costing the company between $200 million and $300 million annually. It was also one of the targets for cost-cutting by Elon Musk. Google reportedly faced difficulties in contacting Musk to discuss Twitter’s unpaid bills and even attempted to reach him through SpaceX, which has business ties with the tech giant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Google Cloud contract
Q: What was the reason behind Twitter refusing to pay its Google Cloud bill?
A: Twitter had been refusing to pay its Google Cloud bill as it approached the contract’s renewal date. The company was attempting to migrate its services off of Google’s servers, but the process was reportedly running behind schedule, leading to concerns about potential service disruptions.
Q: Has Twitter resolved the issue with its Google Cloud bill?
A: Yes, Twitter has resumed paying its Google Cloud contract. According to Bloomberg, Linda Yaccarino, the newly appointed CEO of Twitter, played a role in getting the relationship back on track. The two companies are also reportedly negotiating a broader partnership.
Q: How much did Twitter’s Google Cloud contract cost?
A: Twitter’s Google Cloud contract has been costing the company between $200 million and $300 million annually. It was also one of the targets for cost-cutting by Elon Musk.
Q: What other possibilities are being explored in the partnership between Twitter and Google?
A: The partnership between Twitter and Google is reportedly exploring possibilities beyond the cloud services contract. It may include advertising collaborations and Google’s utilization of Twitter’s paid API.
Q: Were there any difficulties in contacting Elon Musk regarding Twitter’s unpaid bills?
A: Yes, Google reportedly faced difficulties in getting in touch with Elon Musk to discuss Twitter’s unpaid bills. They even attempted to reach him through SpaceX, which has business ties with Google.
More about Google Cloud contract
- Bloomberg: Twitter Resumes Paying Google Cloud Bill
- Platformer: Twitter Refusing to Pay Google Cloud
- Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts: [Source](provide appropriate source if available)
- Linda Yaccarino’s appointment as CEO: [Source](provide appropriate source if available)
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Elon Musk always keeps everyone guessing. It’s funny that Google had to try reaching him through SpaceX to talk about Twitter’s unpaid bills. Can’t wait to see how this unfolds!
Do you think this Google Cloud partnership will lead to new features or improvements on Twitter? I’m excited to see what they come up with!
Wow, it’s crazy how much money Twitter spends on their Google Cloud contract. I wonder if they’ll actually end up partnering with Google for advertising, that would be interesting!
twitter should of just payed their google cloud bill from the start smh. why refuse? now they rushing to move stuff off google’s servers lol
i’m glad twitter figured out how to pay google cloud bill, no more service disruptions! linda yaccarino is doing her thing as the new ceo. hope the broader partnership works out!