India, March 18 -- Google has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a New York-based cloud security startup, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction.
The acquisition, the largest in Google's history, is expected to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities amid the growing influence of artificial intelligence and evolving security threats. Wiz will become part of Google Cloud, with the deal anticipated to close in 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Google underscored the strategic value of the acquisition, stating that Wiz's expertise in cloud security would be enhanced within its ecosystem. The company highlighted that the integration would improve multicloud security, automate threat detection, and help organizations safegu...