Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ekCSbM8Zj3o Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [aAYOlZ5tGN8] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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. 5Str5iRqMlK netXykAaLcu 8Q8kVdSlKTr 2twX1x2fZyM 9xrwr1WTs0G
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. 5Str5iRqMlK netXykAaLcu 8Q8kVdSlKTr 2twX1x2fZyM 9xrwr1WTs0G