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Alphabet’s $32 Billion Bet On Wiz: A Desperate Move or a Strategic Masterstroke?

Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has officially announced its largest acquisition to date, agreeing to purchase cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion in cash. The move comes after Wiz rejected a $23 billion offer from Alphabet last year, opting instead to explore an IPO. However, with the regulatory landscape shifting under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Wiz’s leadership reconsidered the deal, ultimately securing an extra $9 billion from Google in less than a year. The transaction, which will integrate Wiz into Google Cloud, is expected to close in 2026, pending regulatory approvals. While Google argues that Wiz’s multi-cloud security solutions will strengthen its cloud business against Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, analysts are questioning whether Alphabet overpaid for a startup that has yet to prove its long-term profitability. This acquisition underscores Google’s urgency to fortify its cloud security amid intensifying AI-driven threats but also raises concerns about regulatory scrutiny, financial returns, and strategic fit. Here’s a deep dive into why Alphabet was so desperate to secure Wiz and why the deal might be a double-edged sword.

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