IBM said on Monday (Dec. 8) it plans to acquire Confluent for about $11 billion in cash for the real-time data streaming company in one of its largest acquisitions in the recent years. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. The company said Confluent will continue operating as a standalone business unit inside IBM after the deal closes.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your informat ...