Accenture acquires Downdetector as part of $1.2 billion deal

"Modern networks have evolved from simple infrastructure into business-critical platforms. Without the ability to measure performance, organizations cannot optimize experience, revenue, or security. Ookla is meant to let them do just that."

"Data captured at the network and device layer are used to enhance fraud prevention in banking, smart homes monitoring, and traffic optimization in retail, Accenture said. Ookla's platform, which lets users test their own connectivity speed, captures more than 1,000 attributes per test, and provides the foundation for those analytics."

"The deal, which will transfer all of Ziff Davis's Connectivity division to Accenture, includes Ookla's Speedtest, Ekahau, and RootMetrics. The combined software will help communication service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises optimize the mission-critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks."

Accenture has announced a $1.2 billion acquisition of Ziff Davis's Connectivity division, which includes Ookla (parent company of Downdetector), Speedtest, Ekahau, and RootMetrics. This purchase provides Accenture with enhanced intelligence and analytics tools offering visibility into network performance. The combined software enables communication service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises to optimize mission-critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks. Ookla's platform captures over 1,000 attributes per connectivity test, supporting fraud prevention, smart home monitoring, and retail traffic optimization. CEO Julie Sweet emphasized that modern networks require performance measurement capabilities for organizations to optimize experience, revenue, and security. This acquisition follows Accenture's recent purchases of AI firm Faculty and infrastructure management company Verum Partners.

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