Google Slashes CapEx Even Further

from Data Center Knowledge, an interesting comment about Google and its data center expansion:

>>Google Slashes CapEx Even Further

Google (GOOG) spent just $139 million on its data centers in the second quarter of 2009, as it further squeezed capital spending that was already at historic lows.

Here’s a look at the recent trend:

1Q 2006: $345 million 2Q 2006: $699 million 3Q 2006: $492 million 4Q 2006: $367 million 1Q 2007: $597 million 2Q 2007: $575 million 3Q 2007: $553 million

4Q 2007: $678 million 1Q 2008: $842 million 2Q 2008: $698 million 3Q 2008: $452 million 4Q 2008:$368 million 1Q 2009: $263 million 2Q 2009: $139 million