Ziff Davis to Sell Connectivity Division to Accenture for $1.2 Billion

Accenture to Acquire Ookla

March 6, 2026

Data & Analytics

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Ookla, a Seattle-based network intelligence and connectivity analytics company known for Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Accenture’s ability to deliver network intelligence and data-driven insights by integrating Ookla’s data platform with Accenture’s consulting and technology services.

Ziff Davis Acquires RootMetrics and Wireless LAN Professionals

January 6, 2022

Telecommunications

Ziff Davis, Inc. completed two acquisitions in Q4 2021, acquiring equity in RootMetrics and assets of Wireless LAN Professionals to expand its connectivity offerings. The transactions are intended to grow Ziff Davis' customer base, access new markets and broaden the company's product lineup; terms were not disclosed.

Ziff Davis Acquires CNET

October 1, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) completed an acquisition of CNET in Q3 2024. The deal is described as growing Ziff Davis' global customer base, opening new markets, and expanding its product lineup; terms were not disclosed by Ziff Davis in the Q3 2024 completion update.

Accenture Acquires AFD.TECH

April 4, 2022

Telecommunications

Accenture has completed its acquisition of AFD.TECH, an independent network services company that specializes in network engineering, operations and services. AFD.TECH's team of more than 1,600 professionals joins Accenture to bolster its Cloud First network capabilities across next‑generation networks such as 5G and fiber; financial terms were not disclosed.

Digital Alpha Acquires Unitas Global's Connectivity Business

April 18, 2022

Telecommunications

Digital Alpha Advisors acquired the Connectivity Business assets of Unitas Global and will operate the business under the Unitas Global name, integrating its Unitas Nexus platform and Unitas Reach network into Digital Alpha's digital infrastructure portfolio. The asset purchase makes Digital Alpha the controlling stakeholder in the connectivity business and aims to expand its next-generation networking capabilities for enterprise, MSP and cloud customers.

Cordance Acquires FieldConnect

November 28, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Cordance has completed the acquisition of FieldConnect, a cloud-based field-service software provider based in Newport Beach, California. Cordance said it will leverage its go-to-market expertise and operational support to accelerate FieldConnect’s product development and expand its market share in the field-service management market.