Google LLC has officially agreed to acquire Wiz, Inc., a top cloud security firm based in New York, for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, pending final adjustments. Once finalized, Wiz will become part of Google Cloud. This move highlights Google Cloud’s commitment to strengthening two major trends in the AI-driven world: advancing cloud security and supporting multicloud capabilities. As AI and cloud adoption surge, so does the need for robust security, making this acquisition key for businesses and governments focused on protecting their digital operations and national security.
Wiz provides an easy-to-use platform that helps organizations secure their data and operations across all major cloud providers and coding environments. By joining forces with Google Cloud — known for its AI and security innovations — Wiz will enhance its products, making them more powerful and scalable for customers. The partnership aims to automate and improve security operations, reduce costs, and better defend against rising cyber threats fueled by AI advancements. Wiz will continue to offer its services across clouds like AWS, Azure, and Oracle, helping customers adopt multicloud strategies with stronger, more efficient protection.