Summary: Google has announced a historic billion acquisition of cloud security company Wiz, aiming to enhance its cloud security offerings and support multicloud strategies. This move is intended to accelerate growth in the AI-driven landscape of cloud computing and improve customer security across various platforms. Wiz will continue to operate as an independent multicloud platform after the acquisition.
Affected: Google Cloud, Wiz
Keypoints :
- Largest acquisition in Google’s history at billion.
- Focus on improving cloud security and promoting multicloud usage.
- Wiz will maintain independence and collaborate with other cloud providers.
- Acquisition subject to regulatory approvals.
- Follow-up to previous unsuccessful attempts to acquire Wiz.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/google-acquires-wiz-for-32-billion-in.html