Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest app, has announced a strategic partnership with Deloitte, merging Ookla’s connectivity intelligence with Deloitte’s extensive consulting experience.”This partnership aims to revolutionise telecommunications network performance worldwide,” Ookla said on March 13.
Partnership Overview
As stated in their joint announcement, the integration of Ookla’s connectivity data with Deloitte’s services generates a powerful synergy that improves their combined offerings.
With this alliance, the companies said, “organisations can gain a deeper understanding of network performance, make informed strategy decisions, and improve the end-user experience for countless users across the globe.”
“By partnering with Deloitte, we are extending the impact of our insights, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions with greater confidence,” said Chip Strange, Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla.
“Deloitte’s Telecom Network Engineering consulting services, now strengthened by Ookla’s comprehensive network intelligence, help optimise networks and drive better connectivity outcomes,” said Pedro Tavares, Deloitte Portugal Cyber and Telecom Networks Lead Partner.
The collaboration offers several advantages, including performance benchmarking for telecom companies, broadband connectivity reports for government entities, and data-driven insights for investments in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the official announcement.
Ookla and Heavy.AI Form Strategic Alliance
In late February, Ookla announced a strategic alliance with Heavy.AI, combining Ookla’s connectivity intelligence with Heavy.AI’s GPU-accelerated analytics platform.”This collaboration aims to transform how organisations visualise and analyse network performance data at scale,” Ookla said on February 26.
Ookla and Heavy.AI noted that this combination creates a synergy that ‘significantly enhances their joint offerings.’ “With this alliance, organisations can process multi-terabyte datasets in real time, uncover patterns in complex data, and make faster, more informed decisions about network optimisation,” the companies said.
“Partnering with Heavy.AI allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in network analytics, enabling our customers to make faster, smarter decisions that can drive meaningful improvements in network performance, consumer experiences, and better business outcomes,” said Chip Strange.
“By partnering with Ookla, we are giving telecommunications providers the ability to analyse and visualise complex network performance data faster than ever before, allowing them to proactively address challenges and capitalise on opportunities in real time,” said Todd Mostak, Founder and CEO of Heavy.AI
The official announcement highlighted several advantages of this collaboration, including the optimization of infrastructure investments for 5G deployment and fiber rollouts, improved consumer experiences through real-time insights, and faster network diagnostics by analyzing billions of data points in milliseconds.
The integrated solution from this partnership is now available to network operators, government agencies, and other organizations requiring real-time network insights, according to the companies.
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