Google Cloud will acquire cybersecurity platform Wiz in a deal valued at $32 billion. The deal is expected to close in 2026, after which Wiz will merge with Google Cloud.
The acquisition underscores Google’s focus on bolstering its security technology amid advancing cybersecurity threats and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Google has also emphasized the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, stating in a release that the acquisition will bring Google Cloud’s expertise in “cloud infrastructure, with deep AI expertise and a track record of industry-leading security innovation to Wiz” and help make their combined solutions more scalable.
Wiz had reportedly turned down a potential $23 billion offer from Google last year, citing intentions to pursue an IPO. However, the landscape shifted this year, with the IPO market remaining subdued and renewed optimism surrounding large acquisitions.
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Reflecting on the journey in a blog, Wiz co-founder Assaf Rappaport had previously acknowledged the difficulty of declining such offers. Now, joining forces with Google Cloud, Wiz anticipates a significant acceleration in its mission to provide the best security platform.
As Google highlighted, this acquisition aims to enhance Wiz’s capabilities and scalability, ultimately benefiting customers and partners across all major cloud platforms.
What this means for ERP Insiders
One solution that can integrate across different platforms. Google Cloud’s acquisition of Wiz reinforces the feasibility of a comprehensive security strategy that spans multiple cloud environments. Wiz’s existing platform is designed to connect and provide visibility and security controls across major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud. Google Cloud’s commitment to this multi-cloud approach ensures that ERP users, who may have their systems or related applications distributed across different cloud infrastructures (perhaps a core ERP on one cloud, with data lakes or specialized modules on another), can benefit from a unified security posture. This will eliminate the complexities and potential security gaps that can arise from managing disparate security tools and policies for each cloud provider.
Enhanced security for cloud-native applications. The acquisition aims to create a unified security platform combining Wiz’s Cloud Security Platform with Google Security Operations. As ERP systems move increasingly to the cloud, the combined strengths of Google and Wiz will help strengthen every stage of cloud-native applications’ development, from protecting code to enhancing CI/CD systems and infrastructure security. This is particularly beneficial for organizations undergoing cloud migration or those with hybrid cloud strategies involving their ERP systems.
AI-powered threat detection and response. Google Cloud and Wiz both leverage AI to improve security. Wiz has developed technology for real-time detection and response to cyber threats, while Google Cloud also uses AI to extend defenses and protect against threats to and from AI models. The acquisition will help ERP users benefit from both companies’ combined advanced threat detection and response capabilities, reducing the risk of attacks.
