Applied Digital announced a strategic move to spin off its cloud computing division by merging it with EKSO Bionics, a company known for its robotics technology. The new entity formed from this merger will be called ChronoScale Corporation and will focus exclusively on AI workloads. This separation allows Applied Digital to concentrate on its core strength: high-performance AI infrastructure and data centers, aiming to serve the growing demand for AI-enabled computing power. Analysts have expressed optimism that this spin-off could unlock significant value for shareholders. The cloud GPU business, viewed by some as a neglected asset within Applied Digital, is expected to achieve faster growth as a standalone entity. EKSO Bionics shares surged over 100% following the announcement, underscoring investor enthusiasm for the restructuring. Applied Digital’s stock has shown strong performance in recent months, tripling in value over the past year, partly fueled by a $5 billion deal involving its Polaris Forge 2 data center campus with an unnamed hyperscale client. By streamlining its operations and focusing on AI infrastructure, Applied Digital aims to solidify its position in a competitive market driven by AI applications and cloud computing. This spin-off move highlights a broader trend of companies optimizing their portfolios to capitalize on the AI revolution, making APLD stock a noteworthy consideration for investors looking at AI infrastructure plays.
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AI News · 01 / 2026
Applied Digital Is Spinning Out Its Cloud Business. How Should You Play APLD Stock Here?
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