{"id":1292208,"date":"2025-03-19T07:11:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T01:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292208"},"modified":"2025-03-19T12:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:41:10","slug":"google-will-spend-rs-2-7-lakh-crore-to-acquire-startup-founded-by-israeli-ex-special-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/google-will-spend-rs-2-7-lakh-crore-to-acquire-startup-founded-by-israeli-ex-special-forces\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Will Spend Rs 2.7 Lakh Crore To Acquire Startup Founded By Israeli Ex-Special Forces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alphabet is set to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, making it its largest acquisition to date. This move aims to enhance Google Cloud&#8217;s security capabilities using AI-driven solutions while improving competitiveness against AWS and Microsoft Azure. The deal is pending regulatory approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-at-7.10.27\u202fAM-780x1024.png\" alt=\"Google Will Spend Rs 2.7 Lakh Crore To Acquire Startup Founded By Israeli Ex-Special Forces\" class=\"wp-image-1292218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-at-7.10.27\u202fAM-780x1024.png 780w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-at-7.10.27\u202fAM-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-at-7.10.27\u202fAM-768x1009.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-19-at-7.10.27\u202fAM.png 982w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Alphabet is Acquiring Wiz<\/strong> Alphabet\u2019s acquisition of Wiz is a <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/technology\/tech-news\/alphabet-buys-israeli-startup-wiz-for-32-billion-in-cash-what-the-biggest-deal-in-google-history-that-collapsed-in-2024-hint-about-the-us-government\/articleshow\/119165181.cms\">strategic step <\/a>to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities. As Google Cloud competes with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, the integration of Wiz\u2019s AI-powered solutions will help mitigate cybersecurity risks for enterprise clients. The $32 billion acquisition surpasses Google\u2019s previous record $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulatory Challenges and Shifting Landscape<\/strong> Last year, Google attempted to acquire Wiz for approximately $23 billion, but the deal was blocked by regulators due to antitrust concerns. However, with a new U.S. administration under Donald Trump, expectations of relaxed regulations have paved the way for the current acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulatory approval process remains a hurdle, but Alphabet\u2019s confidence in securing the green light reflects Wall Street\u2019s belief in a more favorable environment for big tech mergers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Rising Importance of Cybersecurity<\/strong> The cybersecurity landscape has become increasingly critical, particularly after the CrowdStrike outage in 2024, which affected industries worldwide. Wiz\u2019s rapid growth and robust cloud-based security solutions have made it a key player in the cybersecurity sector, providing services to major companies like Morgan Stanley, BMW, and LVMH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating Wiz into its cloud division, Google aims to prevent cyberattacks and minimize security breaches for its clients. The acquisition is also expected to accelerate the development of AI-driven cybersecurity innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wiz\u2019s Future Under Alphabet<\/strong> While Wiz will become part of Google Cloud, it will continue operating independently, supporting all major cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle. The company plans to expand its workforce and pursue further acquisitions to strengthen its security offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian emphasized the shared goal of making cybersecurity more accessible and efficient. By leveraging Wiz\u2019s expertise, Google Cloud intends to reduce the costs and disruptions associated with cyber threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> The acquisition of Wiz marks a significant milestone for Alphabet, reinforcing its commitment to leading in both cloud computing and cybersecurity. As AI adoption grows and cyber threats become more sophisticated, this deal positions Google to deliver cutting-edge security solutions to enterprises worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexkonrad\/2023\/08\/08\/nobody-beats-wiz-meet-the-aggressive-10-billion-startup-shaking-up-cloud-security\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alphabet is set to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, making it its largest acquisition to date. 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