Accenture to acquire data company Ookla; Downdetector and other apps that are part of the $1.2 billion deal

Ziff Davis is selling its Connectivity division, including Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion. This acquisition will bolster Accenture's network intelligence and customer experience capabilities for communications providers, hyperscalers, and large enterprises. The deal aims to help clients optimize critical networks and leverage data insights for AI-driven transformations.

Accenture to acquire data company Ookla; Downdetector and other apps that are part of the $1.2 billion deal
Ziff Davis is selling its Connectivity division, including Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion. This acquisition will bolster Accenture's network intelligence and customer experience capabilities for communications providers, hyperscalers, and large enterprises. The deal aims to help clients optimize critical networks and leverage data insights for AI-driven transformations.