Accenture to buy Downdetector in $1.2B deal [Kvm0adCsle2]
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.