Speed is King: How Google’s $32B Wiz play rewrites DevOps security rules

The real story behind Google acquiring Wiz is how the need for speed and better cloud security dominates every enterprise’s devops cycles.Read More
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Google-Wiz deal is 'litmus test' for Trump administration's handling of Big Tech
After Google agreed to buy security software vendor Wiz for $32 billion on Tuesday, the Trump administration will get an early chance to weigh in on Big Tech.CNBC - 6d -
Google to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion after deal fell apart last year
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Google plans to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. Here’s why the startup is so valuable.
Wiz was founded only five years ago but offers an increasingly important cloud-security service as cyber risks grow.MarketWatch - 6d -
What Google's big Wiz cloud security deal means for Alphabet and our 2 cyber stocks
Google just announced its largest deal ever, with major implications for the competitiveness of its cloud business and the overall cybersecurity industry.CNBC - 6d -
Google's $32 billion Wiz deal may signal a turning point for slow IPO, M&A markets
Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz may signal the start of a friendlier initial public offering and deal activity environment.CNBC - 1d -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - Mar. 18 -
Microsoft rallies in last 10 minutes of trading to avoid first eight-week losing streak since 2008
Microsoft faces competition in cloud computing from companies such as Google, which is looking to boost its security business with Wiz.CNBC - 3d -
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
Google’s parent to buy cybersecurity group Wiz in its biggest ever deal
Alphabet’s acquisition of Israeli startup for $32bn follows rejection of takeover bid last summer. Business live – latest updates Google’s owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Visa’s AI edge: How RAG-as-a-service and deep learning are strengthening security and speeding up data retrieval
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Google Seals $32 Billion Deal for Cyber Start-Up Wiz
The acquisition could make the Silicon Valley giant a bigger force in cybersecurity, and arrives months after an earlier round of talks collapsed.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash
Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updates The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google ...The Guardian - 6d -
Angus King blasts Musk, Lutnick for 'assault' on Social Security
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) took aim at tech billionaire Elon Musk and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday, saying they’re engaging in an “assault” on Social Security. “I never thought I'd ...The Hill - 1d -
Kings vs. Warriors: How to watch, stream, lineups, injury report for Thursday
Before the Warriors meet the Kings, here's all the info you need for Thursday's contest, including how to watch.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Alphabet agrees to buy cyber security group Wiz for $32bn
Previous round of negotiations to purchase group fell through last yearFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
How would proposed NFL rule changes impact the Commanders?
How would proposed rule changes impact the Washington Commanders?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'I'm not going to play for another coach': De'Aaron Fox's time with the Kings ended with Mike Brown's
Fox told the Kings this summer he did not want to play for a fifth head coach in less than eight seasons in Sacramento.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
Mike Bibby hired to coach Sacramento State: Former Kings star returning to longtime NBA home city, per report
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How to calculate your Social Security tax obligations
Wondering what you'll pay in taxes on your Social Security benefits? Here's how to do the math.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Judge slams Social Security chief for agency shutdown 'threats' after ruling barring DOGE access
A federal judge reprimanded Social Security's acting commissioner on Friday after he told the media that a recent ruling may force him to shut down the agency.CNBC - 3d -
How HERide Is Thriving Against the Odds
Being a Black woman in business is like playing a game where the rules weren’t made for you.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
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Trump and Putin hold high-stakes phone call as fighting continues in Ukraine; Google strikes $32 billion deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz.CBS News - 2d -
PGA Tour to allow distance measuring after Masters, test new pace-of-play policies before implementation
Some changes to help the speed of play are coming to the PGA Tour soonCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
The Kings are down 3 key players for their game against the Cavaliers
The Sacramento Kings were missing three key players for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Star big man Domantas Sabonis was ruled out for at least 10 days after an MRI ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?
Experts say using even such a privacy-focussed platform for national security matters is very unusual.BBC News - 4h -
A weak Pope Francis is wielding power and rewriting the narrative of how popes exercise authority
Over 12 years, Francis has sought to normalize the papacy with his informal style and disdain for pomp while still wielding the awesome power of the papacyABC News - 3d -
New open-source math model Light-R1-32B surpasses equivalent DeepSeek performance with only $1000 in training costs
Companies can freely deploy Light-R1-32B in commercial products, maintaining full control over their innovations.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
Alibaba’s new open source model QwQ-32B matches DeepSeek-R1 with way smaller compute requirements
While DeepSeek-R1 operates with 671 billion parameters, QwQ-32B achieves comparable performance with a much smaller footprint.VentureBeat - Mar. 5 -
How many points did Dillon Jones score in the G League? Blue vs. Kings box score
Thunder rookie Dillon Jones hit a clutch shot and finished in double figures on Friday in the G League, helping lead the Blue against the Kings.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals
The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public health advocates. The administration announced ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Florida baseball secures second run-rule victory of week against FAMU Rattlers
Blake Cyr brought the offense for Florida, driving in six of Florida's 14 runs Wednesday night in a mercy-rule win over FAMU.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
'Slow progress & slow play lead PGA Tour's agenda'
While negotiations aimed at reunifying men's golf grind to a halt, the PGA Tour is taking steps to speed up play, writes Iain Carter.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Barcelona veteran no longer ruled out of Osasuna clash as he speeds up recovery
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is facing sticky situation with regards to his defensive unit, as his team gears up for the Osasuna clash next week.Defender Pau Cubarsi had to return early due to a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
The acting social security commissioner is backing down on a threat to cease operations at the agency after a judge blocked DOGE staffers from accessing data.NBC News - 2d -
Here’s how many ‘dead people’ really collect Social Security
Less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected, according to the Social Security AdministrationMarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Here’s how many Social Security workers are taking a buyout — so far
The Social Security Administration announced earlier this year it intended to cut its 57,000-person workforce by about 12%.MarketWatch - Mar. 18
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