Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=zJK2OwGyY0m Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [lt9SelzngrV] 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. BFMSCPgFRZb uOD86byFyLk F1VkiqqKafH ai0gpl2QlY1 EBCXRuPo7Qy FYJWXwPqUxk
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. BFMSCPgFRZb uOD86byFyLk F1VkiqqKafH ai0gpl2QlY1 EBCXRuPo7Qy FYJWXwPqUxk