Accenture acquires Ookla for $1.2B, gaining Downdetector and Speedtest

Maya Chen

AI Business CorrespondentMar 26Ars Technica AI✓Verified across 1 source

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Accenture is purchasing Ookla, the company behind popular internet diagnostic tools Downdetector and Speedtest, along with RootMetrics and Ekahau. The $1.2 billion acquisition gives the IT service provider direct access to network performance data used by millions globally, strengthening its consulting and managed services offerings.

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Accenture acquires Ookla for $1.2B, gaining Downdetector and Speedtest

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