
YouTube TV, Wiz, and Why Monopolies Buy Innovation
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The Strategic Acquisition of Wiz Inc. and Its Implications for Google Cloud
This chapter analyzes Google's acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz Inc. for $32 billion, detailing the negotiations and Wiz's initial preference for independence. It also examines the impact of this deal on Google Cloud's competitiveness against AWS and Microsoft Azure, highlighting the importance of innovation in a monopolistic market.
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