Google has acquired Firebase, the cloud based synchronization service, to make mobile app development simple for the developers.
Google, the renowned internet search company, continues startup-shopping and has acquired a company in the process that helps developers produce apps and service to store and sync data in real time. Founded three years ago, Firebase is officially a part of Google's Cloud Platform team and will continue to work independently, but with greater scope of development given the extensive Google resources. The acquisition was confirmed by both Firebase and Google in their respective blogs, exchanging common goals.
Firebase will, at large, remain the same with its native service for app developers under the continued guidance of co-founders James Tamplin and Andrew Lee. As a result, Google's Cloud Platform will benefit with the easier ways to provide mobile and web app development.
"By combining Firebase with Google Cloud Platform, we'll be able to build the best end-to-end platform for mobile application development," Greg DeMichillie, Director of Google's Product Management, wrote in the company's blog, Tuesday. "If you're already a Firebase developer, you'll start seeing improvements right away and if you're a Google Cloud Platform customer, you'll find it even easier to create great mobile and web apps."
Firebase has gained enormous ground in just three years. The startup serves 110,000 developers using the service to get real-time support for app development. Firebase has raised a total of $12.6 million in two funding rounds, but the acquisition cost was not disclosed by either company.
"By joining forces, Firebase developers will gain access to a powerful cloud infrastructure suite, and Cloud Platform customers will gain access to our rapid development capabilities," Tamplin explained in the company's blog. "Together we'll deliver a complete platform for mobile and web apps."
Google is not delaying on improving upon its recent acquisition. DeMichillie said the company plans to show off new features and integrations with its Cloud Platform at the Google Cloud Platform Live on Nov. 4.
