July 15, 2024 at 12:43AM Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and SAP lead in OSes, databases, networks, and ERP. Google is reportedly set to acquire Wiz, a startup with strong security products and services, for $23 billion. This could position Google as a major player in cybersecurity, potentially challenging its rivals’ dominance in the field. From the … Read more
July 14, 2024 at 03:42PM Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is close to acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, potentially its largest acquisition. Wiz, an Israeli company, offers cloud security software, and the acquisition would strengthen Alphabet’s cybersecurity portfolio, including recent acquisitions like Mandiant and Siemplify. This move aligns with Google’s strategy to expand … Read more
April 10, 2024 at 05:15PM Wiz has acquired New York-based startup Gem Security for $10 billion. This aims to enhance Wiz’s Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) capabilities and consolidate its Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). The deal sees Gem’s technology and employees joining Wiz, positioning Wiz as the world’s leading cloud security platform with … Read more