Accenture acquires Speedtest and Downdetector in $1.2 billion deal
The next time you test your internet speed or check if a service is offline, your data will likely be feeding into a new corporate ecosystem. On Tuesday, media giant Ziff Davis announced the sale of its Connectivity division, which includes the industry-standard Ookla Speedtest and Downdetector platforms, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash….