Google’s parent company Alphabet has made the biggest acquisition in its history by buying cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. The deal, which includes retention bonuses for Wiz employees, is expected to close in 2026 after regulatory approvals. Wiz will remain an independent platform, working across all cloud providers, and is expected to expand its business with more hiring and potential acquisitions.
Forecast for 6 months: Google and Wiz will begin integrating their services, leading to improved cloud security offerings and increased competition in the market. This integration will also lead to the development of new security products and features.
Forecast for 1 year: Wiz’s annual recurring revenue is expected to double to $1 billion, and the company will continue to expand its business with new hiring and potential acquisitions. Google Cloud will also see significant growth in the enterprise cloud market, thanks to Wiz’s expertise in cloud security.
Forecast for 5 years: Google Cloud will become a major player in the enterprise cloud market, thanks to Wiz’s expertise in cloud security. Wiz will continue to expand its business, and its annual recurring revenue will reach $5 billion. Google will also invest heavily in AI and machine learning, leading to significant advancements in cloud security.
Forecast for 10 years: Wiz will become a leading cloud security provider, and its annual recurring revenue will reach $10 billion. Google Cloud will dominate the enterprise cloud market, and Wiz’s expertise in cloud security will be a major factor in this success. AI and machine learning will continue to play a major role in cloud security, leading to significant advancements in the field.
