Accenture said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement to acquire Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence, benchmarking, and customer experience analytics, aiming to enhance enterprise connectivity through data and AI.
The acquisition will integrate Ookla’s data platforms, including Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics®, enabling communications service providers (CSPs), hyperscalers, and enterprises to optimize mission-critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks that support their digital operations.
“Modern networks have evolved from simple infrastructure into business-critical platforms,” Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, said in a statement. “Without the ability to measure performance, organizations cannot optimize experience, revenue, or security. By acquiring Ookla, we will help clients scale AI safely and build the trusted data foundations they need for reliable, seamless connectivity that drives value.”
Ookla, headquartered in Seattle, operates globally recognized brands in connectivity. Its network data platform captures more than 1,000 attributes per test and performs over 250 million consumer-initiated tests monthly, complemented by controlled drive, walk, and embedded testing. The platform provides actionable insights for:
- CSPs: Enhancing autonomous networks through real-time data, predictive simulations, and AI-driven analytics to optimize infrastructure investments and reduce operational costs.
- Hyperscalers and cloud providers: Ensuring resilience of AI infrastructure and edge data centers that handle large-scale inference workloads.
- Enterprises: Designing and troubleshooting private 5G and Wi-Fi networks using Ekahau’s specialized software and hardware.
“With the Ookla portfolio, we will offer end-to-end network intelligence services essential for AI-based transformation,” said Manish Sharma, chief strategy and services officer at Accenture. “Speedtest and RootMetrics define the user experience; Downdetector identifies incidents faster; and Ekahau transforms the digital workplace with superior Wi-Fi. Low-latency, zero-friction connectivity is now a competitive necessity, and these tools give enterprises the power to build high-performance environments.”
Founded in 2006 and a division of Ziff Davis, Ookla employs approximately 430 experts in software engineering, radio frequency engineering, and data science. Its platform delivers a combination of quality of service (QoS), radio frequency (RF) signal data, and quality of experience (QoE) insights that support better business outcomes across industries.
“Joining Accenture will allow us to scale our network data business across the world’s largest enterprises and accelerate our goal of creating better connected experiences,” said Stephen Bye, CEO of Ookla. “Together, we will redefine how the world measures, understands, and experiences connectivity.”
The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.