This allows Google to fold one of the fastest-growing cloud security platforms into its stack, strengthening its position in the AI-driven hyperscaler race.

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The European Commission has approved Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz without conditions, finding sufficient competition in the cloud security market. The deal positions Google to integrate one of the fastest-growing multicloud security platforms into its stack, potentially shifting the competitive landscape from best-of-breed security tools toward hyperscaler-owned security layers. While regulators concluded the acquisition won't reduce competition, analysts warn that enterprises using AWS or Azure may seek alternative independent security providers to avoid deeper integration with Google's ecosystem and increased switching costs.

EU clears Google’s $32B Wiz acquisition, intensifying cloud security competition