Google Leader 2025 IDC MarketScape for Business Intelligence

Looker is designed for today’s workloads and tomorrow’s AI-powered innovations, including new capabilities in 2025 focused on developer tools. We recently introduced Looker MCP Server, which allows applications such as Gemini CLI, Claude, and other AI platforms to connect to trusted data from developer environments. With Looker MCP Server, AI agents can now directly query Looker’s semantic layer, receiving accurate and reliable data-driven insights without the risk of misinterpretation or outdated information.

Additionally, Looker Continuous Integration helps speed code development and catch data inconsistencies with automated testing and validation, ensuring your BI assets are accurate, reliable and secure. Looker CI proactively tests new code prior to it reaching production, increasing quality and developer confidence.

Companies across markets that are looking for deep integration with Google Cloud’s data, AI, and ML tools–or requiring multicloud flexibility–are selecting Looker for their AI and BI needs. Our open, composable platform supports semantic models and insights across diverse cloud configurations, giving our customers the freedom to innovate in their native environment. We remain dedicated to providing a powerful, flexible, and intelligent platform that helps organizations transform their data into a competitive advantage.

To download the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms excerpt, click here, and for more information on Looker, see here.

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