‘Strapping a Rocket to Our Backs’: What Is Wiz? Here’s What to Know About Google’s Largest Acquisition Ever

Folks, this is huge. Google just dropped a cool $32 billion to buy Wiz. Yes, billion .It’s their biggest purchase ever in 26 years !Think of it like buying… well, a whole lot of coffee from Starbucks .A lot .

But wait, there’s more to the story. Wiz actually said “no thanks” to Google’s $23 billion offer last summer. Talk about knowing your worth!

What *Is* Wiz Anyway?

Good question. Wiz is all about cloud security. They help businesses keep their stuff safe in the cloud. Think of them as the bodyguards for your company’s digital stuff.

Here’s the deal:

• They connect to all the big cloud providers.
• They scan a crazy amount of files daily – like 230 billion!
• Apparently, about half of the Fortune 100 companies use them. That’s impressive.

Why Did Google Want Wiz So Badly?

Security is a big deal, especially in the cloud. Hackers are getting smarter and using new tech to cause trouble. Remember those crazy scams and AI impersonations? It’s getting wild out there.

Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, said that businesses want stronger security and more cloud options. Makes sense.

What Does This Mean for the Future?

Wiz’s CEO, Assaf Rappaport, is pretty excited. He says joining Google Cloud is like “strapping a rocket to their backs. ” Meaning they can do things even faster now.

Google says Wiz is super easy to use and helps companies protect everything in the cloud. Expect even better cloud security moving forward.

Who Else Is Behind Wiz?

This company has some serious backing. We’re talking CEOs of LVMH (that’s fancy handbags! ) and Starbucks, plus big investment firms. They’ve raised almost $2 billion. Not bad!

What’s next? We’ll have to wait and see how Google and Wiz team up to change the cloud security game.