Alphabet Clears DOJ Hurdle in $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition for Google Cloud
Alphabet Inc. has secured a critical regulatory approval for its landmark $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz. The Department of Justice granted early termination of antitrust review on October 24, removing the last major U.S. obstacle to what will become Google's largest-ever deal.
The acquisition, which still requires international regulatory approvals, aims to bolster Google Cloud's enterprise security offerings. Wiz's cloud-native protection platform will integrate with Google's infrastructure, creating what executives describe as an 'unmatched' cybersecurity solution for business clients.
Market analysts view the deal as part of Big Tech's accelerating push into enterprise security infrastructure. The transaction is expected to close by 2026, pending remaining regulatory clearances.
