Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=SDC2JSz2572 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [P2ARJwl6zoX] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 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. kWlLOFvAsDw lb2Jy0d5sis 5U2V95GKjbk 8oUQtaV94Re lmZGEhtvVSx
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. kWlLOFvAsDw lb2Jy0d5sis 5U2V95GKjbk 8oUQtaV94Re lmZGEhtvVSx