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Google Poised for Record $23 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Wiz

The deal would mark Google's largest acquisition, doubling Wiz's valuation within months and boosting its cloud security capabilities.

  • Google is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion.
  • This acquisition would surpass Google's previous record purchase of Motorola for $12.5 billion.
  • Wiz, founded in 2020, has quickly become a leader in cloud security, serving 40% of Fortune 100 companies.
  • The deal underscores Google's strategic focus on enhancing its cloud computing business.
  • Both companies have declined to comment on the ongoing negotiations.
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