Looker Conversational Analytics adds EU localized processing option

UpdateAug 3, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

EU-based customers can keep Conversational Analytics processing in the EU by routing through an EU multi-regional endpoint. London, Zurich and Turin regions are not covered.

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