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Why Datadog Is Eyeing a $4B Buy of Cloud Defense Firm Upwind

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Why Datadog Is Eyeing a $4B Buy of Cloud Defense Firm Upwind

Datadog is pursuing a $4 billion acquisition of cloud security firm Upwind to expand its capabilities in cloud, application, and artificial intelligence (AI) security. Upwind is also considering a $300 million funding round from Bessemer Venture Partners as an alternative path forward.

Why it matters: Security practitioners using Datadog or evaluating Upwind should monitor this deal for potential product changes, pricing impacts, and integration of Upwind's cloud defense capabilities into Datadog's platform.

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