Tag: Alphabet
Verkada expands into the Middle East with new Dubai office
January 21, 2026SSN Staff
SAN MATEO, Calif.—Verkada, a provider of AI-powered physical security technology, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the establishment of a Dubai-based office and the appointment of Fred Crehan as head of Middle East.
This expansion reflects Verkada's continued global growth, driven by the region's rapid urban development, large-scale infrastructure projects, and rising demand for modern, cloud-based security solutions.
"The Middle East is experiencing...
Pimloc appoints Kelly Richdale as board of directors’ chairwoman
August 26, 2025SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO—Pimloc, an AI video privacy and analytics company, has announced the appointment of Kelly Richdale as chairwoman of its board of directors.
Richdale joins as Pimloc expands rapidly across sectors that depend on secure, compliant access to visual data – transforming surveillance video into actionable intelligence without compromising privacy.
Richdale brings over 25 years of leadership at the intersection of technology innovation, cybersecurity, and compliance in highly...
Google’s acquisition of Wiz highlights ‘critical role’ of cloud-native orgs in security
March 26, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and NEW YORK — Google’s recently announced plans to acquire Wiz Inc., a cloud-security platform, will reshape the broader security ecosystem, according to an industry source.
Parent company Alphabet’s expensive gamble – the deal will cost a reported $32 billion, its most expensive to date – reflects its high hopes for the combination of Google Cloud and Wiz and its approach to an AI-fueled security services market.
“Alphabet's...
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March 19, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
Alphabet made its largest acquisition yet with a $32 billion deal to buy Wiz, formerly the world’s largest cybersecurity unicorn and now the upcoming face of Google’s cybersecurity ambitions.
Alternate blog titles: G-Wiz, or Alphabet, sup? No time to workshop that one I’m afraid as I’m all business to discuss what is likely the biggest news ever for cloud security, or so far at least. Last time we discussed Wiz on this blog, a little more than a year ago, I talked...