Lightstep Is Shutting Down March 1, 2026
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Lightstep, a company acquired by ServiceNow in 2021 for $510M, is shutting down in 2026, sparking skepticism about the acquisition's value; the community discussion highlights the lack of fanfare around the shutdown.
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about 2 months ago
After being acquired by ServiceNow in 2021 for $510M and being rebranded to ServiceNow Cloud Observability, Lightstep is now being sunsetted with minimal fanfare.
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