Alphabet in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23bn: reports

Reuters reports the deal will be primarily funded in cash and is set to be finalised soon

Andrea Gaini
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Alphabet in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23bn: reports

In what could be its largest acquisition to date, Google parent company Alphabet is reportedly in advanced negotiations to purchase cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23bn, Reuters and th...

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