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
Google’s owner, Alphabet, has agreed to buy the cybersecurity group Wiz for $32bn (£24.7bn), the biggest acquisition it has ever made.
The search company’s purchase of the Israeli startup comes as Google attempts to catch its competitors Microsoft and Amazon in the competitive cloud services market.
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Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - 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 - 3d -
Alphabet Spends $32 Billion to Buy Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
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Alphabet agrees to buy cyber security group Wiz for $32bn
Previous round of negotiations to purchase group fell through last yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Google plans to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. Here’s why the startup is so valuable.
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