Google to Buy Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion in Cash, Its Biggest Acquisition Ever
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor Google clinched a deal for its biggest-ever acquisition, announcing it will buy cloud-security platform Wiz for about $32 billion in cash.
The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to usual closing conditions including regulatory approvals, according to Google.
Once closed, New York-based Wiz will join Google Cloud. Google said the Wiz acquisition will accelerate two major trends in the AI era: improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds.
The internet giant said cybersecurity has become “increasingly important in defending against emergent risks and protecting national security.” Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said in announcing the deal: “From its earliest days, Google’s strong security focus has made us a leader in keeping people safe online.
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