The company behind two widely used internet tools, Speedtest and Downdetector, has been sold in a $1.2 billion deal.
Ziff Davis announced it will sell its Connectivity division to Accenture in an all-cash transaction. The unit includes Ookla, the company that operates Speedtest, as well as the outage-tracking platform Downdetector.
Speedtest is one of the most popular tools for measuring internet speed, while Downdetector tracks outages across major online services and platforms. Millions of users rely on the sites to check connection problems or see whether services like messaging apps, games, or streaming platforms are experiencing disruptions.
Ziff Davis originally acquired Ookla in 2014 for about $15 million. By 2025, the Connectivity division was generating around $231 million in annual revenue, according to reports.
Accenture said the acquisition will strengthen its ability to monitor network performance and build advanced network intelligence systems, which it sees as important for future AI-driven infrastructure.
Ziff Davis said the sale will allow the company to focus more on its core media brands, including IGN, Mashable, and Everyday Health, while continuing broader restructuring across parts of its gaming and media portfolio.