Google has struck a deal to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in what would be the biggest acquisition in the tech giant's 26-year history. The proposed takeover announced Tuesday is part of Google's aggressive expansion into cloud computing during an artificial intelligence boom.

Google clinched a deal for its biggest-ever acquisition, announcing it will buy cloud-security platform Wiz for about $32 billion in cash. The acquisition of Wiz is expected to close in 2026, subject to usual closing conditions including regulatory approvals, according to Google. Once closed, New York-based Wiz will join Google Cloud.

Google Cloud just leveled up vs. AWS & Azure: Security was Google’s weak spot in cloud offerings. Grabbing Wiz — a top cloud security platform — instantly plugs that gap. Expect Google to tout “best secure cloud” now, pressuring AWS and Microsoft to respond.