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Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for Over $30 Billion
April 18, 2025, and March 18 2025, Alphabet Inc., the company that owns Google, is believed to be negotiating to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz in a deal worth $30 billion. If completed, this will be the most significant Alphabet acquisition to date, notably increasing its presence in the cloud and cybersecurity computing areas.
A Renewed Push for Acquisition
Sources familiar with the situation say Alphabet previously tried to buy Wiz in mid-2024 for $23 billion but failed due to regulatory issues and valuation disputes. The latest talks show Alphabet’s continued commitment to integrating Wiz’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies into Google Cloud.
Why Wiz?
A group of ex-Israeli intelligence agents founded Wiz in 2020. The company quickly became a leading name in cloud security, providing solutions to large enterprises, including more than 50% of Fortune 100 companies. In 2024, Wiz reported an annual recurring revenue of around $500 million, and we expect that number to grow in 2025.
Regulatory and Competitive Considerations
The acquisition will enhance Google Cloud’s security systems. However, regulators are likely to scrutinize it closely. Since Alphabet is fighting multiple antitrust lawsuits, this deal may trigger additional investigations from U.S. and European regulators.
If the regulators agree to the deal, Google will gain a competitive advantage in the market for cloud security and will be able to compete against giants in the industry, like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. As businesses increasingly depend upon cloud computing as well as AI software, they now place a high priority on security globally.
What’s Next?
It is not possible to know whether Alphabet or Wiz has formally accepted the discussions to purchase. According to sources, talks are in the process of progress, which means an announcement is expected to be made in the following weeks. If it’s successful, the agreement will alter the landscape of cybersecurity and enhance Google’s status as a leader in cloud security.
Alphabet and its regulators are the center of attention during one of the largest acquisitions that could occur this year.
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