Accenture to Acquire Ookla in $3 Billion Deal Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and competitive benchmarking, for approximately $3 billion. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Accenture's ability to provide end-to-end network intelligence services to enterprises and Communications Service Providers (CSPs). With Ookla's data products, including Speedtest and RootMetrics, Accenture will help clients optimize their mission-critical Wi-Fi and 5G networks.
Ookla's platform captures more than 1,000 attributes per test, providing essential insights for AI-based transformation. The company's team of approximately 430 experts specializes in software engineering, radio frequency engineering, and data science. By integrating Ookla's data products, Accenture will help clients across various sectors, including CSPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises, optimize their network performance and create better connected experiences.
"Modern networks have evolved from simple infrastructure into business-critical platforms," said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture. "By acquiring Ookla, we will help our clients scale AI safely and build the trusted data foundations they need to deliver reliable connectivity."
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction will not be disclosed by Accenture.
