Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://ar-c.org/video/WAlj13smfMs.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [BUgvoztvhag] 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. IsCYf3xDIlM OHedspxMpNr sFsd4aI4tON JJ7g1O92s65 iGnWMBbdmN6 ymMK0J91GqA vH1D7kKIAId
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. IsCYf3xDIlM OHedspxMpNr sFsd4aI4tON JJ7g1O92s65 iGnWMBbdmN6 ymMK0J91GqA vH1D7kKIAId