Google Announces Acquisition of Wiz for $32 Billion

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The acquisition, expected to close in 2026, aims to accelerate cloud security improvements and the use of multiple cloud environments in the AI era. Wiz's security platform, which connects to all major clouds, will join Google Cloud, enhancing its security offerings and benefiting customers across various industries.

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