Accenture to Acquire Ookla to Strengthen Network Intelligence and Experience with Data and AI for Enterprises BARCELONA; March 3, 2026 – Accenture has agreed to acquire Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and customer experience analytics. The deal aims to enhance Accenture’s ability to support Communications Service Providers (CSPs), hyperscalers, and enterprises in optimizing critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks that underpin their digital operations. By integrating Ookla’s data products, including Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics, Accenture will provide tools to measure and improve network performance, security, and user experience. Network data has evolved beyond being a foundational element for telecoms into a strategic asset across industries. As artificial intelligence expands, insights from network, device, and application layers are vital for applications like fraud detection in banking, smart home analytics in utilities, and traffic optimization in retail. Ookla’s platform, which captures over 1,000 attributes per test, serves as the backbone for these insights. Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, emphasized that modern networks have transitioned from basic infrastructure to business-critical platforms. She noted that without performance measurement, organizations cannot optimize experience, revenue, or security. The acquisition will enable Accenture to help clients scale AI safely and build trusted data foundations for reliable connectivity. Ookla, headquartered in Seattle, operates globally recognized brands in connectivity. Its technical expertise is critical for CSPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises.#accenture #ookla #julie_sweet #manish_sharma #stephen_bye
