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In today’s digital economy, keeping data and systems secure has become one of the most important responsibilities for companies. As businesses and governments shift operations to the cloud and increasingly adopt generative AI, the need for powerful cybersecurity platforms that can monitor and defend vast cloud environments has surged.
Sensing that shift, Google has made a bold move. The company has officially closed its $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, the largest deal in its history. First announced in March 2025, the acquisition is aimed at strengthening Google Cloud’s security capabilities as organizations look for faster and safer ways to build across cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.