Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=52hVNgKrnVC Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [AGAlseHOp34] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Accenture is buying Ookla‑owner Ziff Davis’s Connectivity division, including Downdetector, Speedtest, Ekahau, and RootMetrics, in a $1.2 billion deal. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s network analytics capabilities for enterprises, telecoms, and hyperscalers. Accenture says the tools will help optimize Wi‑Fi and 5G performance and support uses like fraud prevention and retail traffic management. The move follows other recent tech-focused acquisitions. Ziff Davis will use proceeds to reduce debt, and its shares surged after the announcement. 2CVPC0d3POy sAgQPaYdN1e TgvODNS7rDm NxTLM5SwHIZ UN3Yk8Fv2j6 i3zt7CoIXQe 1GYzrH1hmVK 5l9bmYoz7d8
Accenture is buying Ookla‑owner Ziff Davis’s Connectivity division, including Downdetector, Speedtest, Ekahau, and RootMetrics, in a $1.2 billion deal. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s network analytics capabilities for enterprises, telecoms, and hyperscalers. Accenture says the tools will help optimize Wi‑Fi and 5G performance and support uses like fraud prevention and retail traffic management. The move follows other recent tech-focused acquisitions. Ziff Davis will use proceeds to reduce debt, and its shares surged after the announcement. 2CVPC0d3POy sAgQPaYdN1e TgvODNS7rDm NxTLM5SwHIZ UN3Yk8Fv2j6 i3zt7CoIXQe 1GYzrH1hmVK 5l9bmYoz7d8