Major Tech Acquisition: CloudScale Acquires DataStream for $18B
In the largest tech deal of 2026, CloudScale announces its acquisition of real-time data processing company DataStream in an all-cash deal valued at $18 billion.
Landmark Acquisition in Cloud Computing
CloudScale, a leading cloud infrastructure provider, has announced the acquisition of DataStream, a pioneer in real-time data processing, in an all-cash deal valued at $18 billion.
Deal Highlights
- Price: $18 billion (35% premium over market value)
- Expected close: Q3 2026, pending regulatory approval
- Synergies: Estimated $2.5B in annual cost savings by 2028
Strategic Rationale
The acquisition combines CloudScale's vast infrastructure with DataStream's proprietary real-time processing engine, creating an end-to-end platform for enterprise data operations.
Market Reaction
- CloudScale shares rose 8% on the news
- DataStream shares surged 32% to approach the acquisition price
- Competitors saw mixed reactions as the market assessed competitive implications
Industry analysts view this as a defining consolidation moment in the cloud computing space.