The Wall Street Journal says that Google is reportedly considering spending $23 billion to acquire Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity business with Amazon and Oracle partners.
Google would have paid the highest it has ever paid for a firm, about twice as much as it did for Motorola Mobility in 2012.
According to the company, the enterprise market is served by “separated security tools and scanners” provided by the New York City-based Wiz.
According to Wiz, companies can “rapidly identify and remove critical risks” from corporate cloud infrastructure by “creating a normalising layer between cloud environments.” Purchasing such a business seems primarily directed at Microsoft, which has lately survived several high-profile security breaches and is becoming increasingly vulnerable.
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Microsoft Strategic Acquisition of Wiz to Enhance Cloud Security
Wiz, a cybersecurity company in New York City, provides enterprise security solutions. “Separated security tools and scanners” tailored to the unique requirements of huge businesses are their areas of competence. By creating a “normalising layer” between cloud environments, Wiz’s method secures corporate cloud infrastructure and helps firms quickly detect and mitigate essential security issues.
Considering Microsoft’s recent high-profile security breaches, the company’s acquisition of Wiz seems like an intelligent decision.
Microsoft hopes to strengthen its defences and offer better safety for its users by incorporating Wiz’s cutting-edge security features. This action shows Microsoft’s dedication to resolving escalating cloud security issues and being ahead of new dangers.
Thanks to the acquisition, Microsoft can now address current security flaws and improve its standing in the enterprise security sector.
With Wiz’s technology, businesses can better manage security by securing their cloud infrastructure, identifying and eliminating severe security threats, and standardising cloud environments. With this acquisition, Microsoft strengthens its cloud security solutions and gives customers a strong defence against changing threats.
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Wiz Merger: Will Regulators Say Yes?
The New York Times claims that a prospective agreement between Microsoft and Wiz is “looking likely”.
But there’s still a chance the agreement won’t go through. If the transaction closes, US officials may begin to review it, which might cause Microsoft more difficulties.
The Biden administration has been aggressively pursuing antitrust cases, indicating that it is prepared to consider significant technology acquisitions carefully.
Recent examples include the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to stop Microsoft from buying Activision and the Department of Justice’s lawsuit regarding Google’s Search agreement with Apple. This regulatory environment may impact the fate of the Microsoft-Wiz merger.