Google And Wiz: Will The Biggest Deal In Tech History Finally Happen?

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 18, 2025

Google is back at the negotiation table with Wiz, reigniting talks to acquire the cloud security startup at a staggering $30 billion—$7 billion more than the deal that collapsed last summer. If successful, this would mark the largest acquisition in Google’s history, eclipsing its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility in 2012.

A Strategic Move For Google Cloud

The driving force behind this renewed push is Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian, who sees Wiz’s cybersecurity solutions as a perfect complement to Google’s cloud services. With annual revenue of $500 million as of July 2023 and projections to hit $1 billion by 2025, Wiz is an appealing target. For Google, securing this deal means strengthening its position in the cloud market, where it still lags behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

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A $30 Billion Bet—Too High?

However, the price tag is raising eyebrows. Wiz’s last funding round in May 2023 valued the company at $12 billion, and recent estimates place it at $16 billion—far below Google’s proposed $30 billion acquisition cost. While Wiz has seen rapid growth under co-founder Asaf Rapaport, the valuation jump could trigger concerns among investors about overpaying.

Regulatory Hurdles Still Loom

The deal’s failure last summer was partially due to concerns about antitrust scrutiny, particularly under the Biden administration’s aggressive regulatory stance on Big Tech mergers. While the regulatory climate remains uncertain, a successful acquisition would send a strong signal about how the new Trump administration approaches antitrust policy in 2025.

IPO Or Acquisition?

Despite these talks, Wiz has publicly stated it has no plans for an IPO in 2025. However, the company recently hired Fazal Merchant—a former DreamWorks and Tanium executive—as CFO, a move that often precedes a public offering. This raises the question: is Wiz leveraging Google’s offer to drive up its market value ahead of a potential IPO?

What’s Next?

If the deal goes through, it will reshape the cloud security landscape and solidify Google’s aggressive expansion in enterprise cybersecurity. But with a hefty price tag and regulatory uncertainties, Alphabet must weigh whether this blockbuster acquisition is worth the risk.

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Cyprus’ Strong Youth Employment Rate Still Does Not Guarantee Early Independence

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 16, 2026

Young people in Cyprus have a relatively high employment rate, but they leave the parental home later than the EU average, according to Eurostat data.

Cypriots left home at an average age of 27 in 2025, compared with 26.3 years across the EU. At the same time, 72.3% of people aged 20 to 29 in Cyprus were employed, well above the EU average of 65.5%.

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Strong Employment Does Not Mean Early Independence

Only nine countries recorded higher youth employment rates than Cyprus. Iceland led at 85.3%, followed by the Netherlands at 84%, Malta at 82.1%, Switzerland at 78.3% and Germany at 77%.

Norway recorded 76.5%, Ireland 76.1%, Denmark 74.8% and Austria 74.6%. Eurostat said countries where young people leave home earlier generally tend to have higher youth employment rates.

Southern Europe Sees Later Moves

Finland had the lowest average age for leaving the parental home at 21.4 years, followed by Denmark at 21.8 and Estonia and Lithuania at 22.7. Croatia recorded the highest average at 31.5 years, followed by Greece and Slovakia at 30.9. Spain and Italy both stood at 30.2 years.

Across the EU, the average has remained close to 26 since 2002, rising only slightly from 26.2 years in 2024 to 26.3 years in 2025.

Cyprus Labour Market Is Cooling

The figures come as Cyprus’ labor market shows some signs of easing, although demand for workers remains relatively strong by European standards.

Separate Eurostat data showed Cyprus had the EU’s largest annual decline in its job vacancy rate in the second quarter of 2026. The rate fell to 2.6% from 3.3% a year earlier, but remained above the EU average of 2.0% and the euro area average of 2.1%.

Cost Of Living Remains A Factor

Housing and other living costs can also affect how quickly young workers establish independent households. Eurostat reported that Cyprus’ household consumption price level was 89.2% of the EU average in 2025.

A relatively lower overall price level does not eliminate affordability pressures for people on modest incomes. For younger workers, the issue can be whether wages are sufficient to cover rent, utilities, food and other basic expenses.

Cyprus therefore combines relatively high youth employment with a later transition to independent living, suggesting that access to work and the ability to afford a separate household do not always move together.

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