Google completes acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz

Google LLC completed its acquisition of Wiz, a cloud and AI security platform based in New York, according to a company statement. The acquired company will operate under Google Cloud while maintaining its brand.

Wiz provides security services across cloud environments and offers capabilities in threat detection and response. The platform connects to major cloud providers and focuses on preventing cybersecurity incidents.

The acquisition aims to combine Wiz's cloud security expertise with Google Cloud's infrastructure and AI capabilities. The companies stated they will offer a unified security platform designed to detect and respond to threats across multiple cloud environments.

The combined platform will include AI-powered threat intelligence tools and security operations capabilities. It will provide security tools and processes across cloud environments from code development to runtime operations.

Google Cloud plans to use the acquisition to expand multicloud security services for enterprises and government agencies. The platform will also target small businesses that may lack dedicated cybersecurity resources.

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the announcement. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) operates Google Cloud as part of its broader technology services portfolio.

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