Cloud security firm Wiz officially joined Google Cloud in a landmark $32 billion all-cash acquisition that closed on March 11, 2026. Google will integrate Wiz’s cloud and AI security platform—while preserving the Wiz brand and multi-cloud support—to create an AI-powered security offering leveraging Gemini and Google Threat Intelligence, and the deal secures large payouts and retention bonuses for investors and employees. #Wiz #GoogleCloud
Keypoints
- The $32 billion all-cash acquisition of Wiz by Google Cloud closed on March 11, 2026.
- The deal previously cleared U.S. antitrust review and received unconditional approval from the European Commission.
- Google plans to combine Wiz’s Cloud and AI Security Platform with its Threat Intelligence to build an AI-powered cybersecurity platform using Gemini.
- Wiz will retain its brand and continue offering solutions across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
- The transaction yields significant payouts for investors and employees and includes $1.5 billion in retention bonuses.
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