What Ekahau does

Ekahau provides enterprise-grade wireless network design, validation, optimization, and troubleshooting solutions built around an integrated hardware-plus-software platform. The core stack consists of the Sidekick 2 measurement device — a $4,995 Wi-Fi diagnostic instrument with 4 enterprise-grade tri-band radios, 9 custom wideband 3D antennas, and a 50 sweeps/second spectrum analyzer covering 2.4/5/6 GHz — paired with Ekahau AI Pro Online, a cloud-based design platform powered by a patent-pending AI propagation model that converts Sidekick 2 measurement data and floor plans into highly accurate predictive network designs. Ekahau Connect bundles Optimizer (step-by-step optimization action plans), Survey (iOS/Android site survey app), Analyzer (health validation and troubleshooting), and Cloud/Insights under an annual subscription required for full functionality.

The company serves enterprise Wi-Fi professionals and IT teams across verticals including healthcare, education, manufacturing/warehouse, government, retail, hospitality, and property owners/venue operators — with named customers including Cisco, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Netflix, Verizon, Bank of America, Dell, JetBlue, NASA, New York City, Harvard University, and L'Oréal. Revenue is generated through one-time Sidekick 2 hardware sales, recurring annual Connect software subscriptions, ECSE training and certification delivered in nine languages, and adjacent Ookla-family offerings such as Speedtest Certified and Speedtest Pulse. Distribution combines a global certified reseller and integrator channel, direct enterprise field sales, digital self-serve, and — following Accenture's March 2026 acquisition of the Ookla Connectivity division for $1.2 billion — Accenture's global services organization embedding Ekahau into enterprise digital transformation engagements.

Name

Ekahau

Legal name

Ookla, LLC

Website

https://ekahau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ekahau provides enterprise Wi-Fi network design, validation, and optimization through its AI-powered AI Pro Online software, Sidekick 2 measurement hardware, and Ekahau Connect subscription platform, serving global IT teams across healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, and venue operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Wi-Fi Network Design and Optimization Software

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Wi‑Fi Network Analytics, Monitoring & Assurance (RRM/AIOps) (HDAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wireless Network Management (WLAN/Wi-Fi Controllers & Assurance) (HDAFAGAJ), Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual) (HDAFACAC)

Keywords

• Enterprise wireless design
• Wi-Fi network planning
• Wi-Fi site survey
• Wireless network optimization
• RF spectrum analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Sidekick 2): Sale of Ekahau Sidekick 2 hardware device — a one-time hardware purchase required to use Ekahau's measurement and survey capabilities. MSRP is $4,995 per unit.
2. Ekahau Connect Subscription: Annual subscription required for full access to Ekahau's software suite including Optimizer, Survey app, Analyzer app, Ekahau Cloud sync, Insights analytics, and ongoing support and AP model updates. Provides recurring revenue with annual billing.
3. ECSE Training and Certification: Instructor-led training courses (ECSE Design, ECSE Advanced, ECSE Troubleshooting) delivered in multiple languages. Courses are sold individually or as part of certification paths. Also includes on-demand video training and recertification courses.
4. Speedtest Pulse Device Sales: Sale of Speedtest Pulse pocket-sized network diagnostic device, listed as a product on Ekahau's website under the broader Ookla product family.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ekahau sells an integrated Wi-Fi lifecycle platform for enterprise wireless network design, validation, optimization, and troubleshooting. The portfolio combines the Ekahau Sidekick 2 hardware measurement device, cloud-based AI-powered design software (Ekahau AI Pro Online), and the Ekahau Connect subscription suite (Optimizer, Survey, Analyzer, Cloud, Insights), and is sold alongside ECSE training and certification.

Product overview

Ekahau offers a unified Wi-Fi performance platform combining hardware, software, and training. The core portfolio centers on Ekahau AI Pro Online (cloud-based design software), Ekahau Sidekick 2 (hardware measurement device), and Ekahau Connect (subscription platform bundling Optimizer, Survey, Analyzer, Cloud sync, and Insights). Products are designed for the complete Wi-Fi lifecycle: predictive design, validation surveys, ongoing optimization, and security troubleshooting. Training is delivered through ECSE (Ekahau Certified Solutions Engineer) certification tracks covering Design, Advanced, and Troubleshooting. Following Accenture's acquisition of Ookla (March 2026), Ekahau now also offers Speedtest Pulse network diagnostics as part of its portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ekahau Connect: Subscription suite including Ekahau Survey, Analyzer, Optimizer, Cloud sync, and Insights analytics for Wi-Fi network design and management.
• Ekahau AI Pro
• Ekahau Sidekick 2
• Ekahau Survey
• Ekahau Optimizer
• Ekahau AI Pro Online
• Ekahau University
• Ekahau Measure

Products and services

• Ekahau AI Pro Online Cloud-based Wi-Fi planning and design software powered by proprietary AI propagation model. Generates predictive network designs from floor plans and Sidekick 2 measurement data, with automatic wall detection, AI Auto-Planner for automated AP placement, and real-time heatmap visualization. Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, Private 4G/5G, BLE, Zigbee, and UWB.
• Ekahau Sidekick 2 Professional Wi-Fi testing and measurement device with 4 enterprise-grade tri-band radios, 9 custom wideband 3D antennas, 50 sweeps/second spectrum analyzer, all-day battery, and USB-C connectivity. MSRP $4,995. Required hardware to use Ekahau survey and analysis software.
• Ekahau Connect Annual subscription platform bundling Ekahau Optimizer, Survey app, Analyzer app, Ekahau Cloud project sync, Insights analytics, latest AP models and dashboard integrations, maintenance, and support. Required for full Sidekick 2 functionality.
• Ekahau Measure
• Speedtest Pulse
• ECSE Design Four-day instructor-led Wi-Fi design certification course covering fundamentals of Wi-Fi and Ekahau solutions, with hands-on labs and practical enterprise design scenarios. Sold individually or as part of ECSE certification paths.
• ECSE Advanced
• ECSE Troubleshooting
• Speedtest Certified Program Wi-Fi quality certification program for venues such as hotels, airports, event venues, office buildings, and multifamily residences. Uses Ekahau professional-grade tools for on-site evaluation of RF quality, network configuration, security, performance, and ISP backhaul. Badge valid for two years.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces Wi-Fi design errors by up to 70% compared to conventional methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cisco (Networking App Marketplace)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2026Ekahau is a Networking App Marketplace partner at Cisco Live US 2026 (June 1–3), participating with over 15 partner-led speaking sessions and live demonstrations. Cisco's Wi-Fi 7 access points and Ekahau's design tools are integrated, with Cisco featuring Ekahau in its ecosystem for AI-driven automation and Wi-Fi 7 design solutions.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Accenture acquired Ekahau (as part of Ookla's Connectivity division) from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion. Ekahau now operates as part of Accenture's technology portfolio, integrating Wi-Fi network intelligence into Accenture's digital transformation programs for enterprise clients, AI infrastructure, and data centre operators. Ekahau is listed on Accenture's newsroom and the company website shows Ekahau has joined Accenture.
• AP Manufacturer Integrations (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationEkahau maintains integrations with every major AP manufacturer, providing pre-configured AP models and dashboard integrations in its software. The platform includes an AP library with thousands of AP models from manufacturers including Cisco, Aruba (HPE), Juniper, and others, with automatic updates as new models are released. These integrations enable automatic AP provisioning and configuration validation.
• Speedtest (Ookla)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpeedtest is integrated into Ekahau Analyzer, allowing users to perform network speed tests directly within the Analyzer app while simultaneously monitoring real-time spectrum analysis. Speedtest Pulse (hardware device) is also sold through Ekahau's website as part of the product suite.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NetSpot: NetSpot offers Wi-Fi site survey, heatmapping, and troubleshooting software for both macOS and Windows. It is the closest direct competitor to Ekahau's AI Pro design and Survey products, targeting the same enterprise and prosumer buyer with similar predictive and validation use cases, though without Ekahau's hardware measurement device.
• TamoSoft (Tamograph): TamoSoft's Tamograph product is a Wi-Fi site survey and planning tool used by network professionals for predictive design and validation. It competes head-to-head with Ekahau Survey and AI Pro on SMB and enterprise projects, particularly in EMEA markets.
• 7SIGNAL: 7SIGNAL provides Wi-Fi performance monitoring and network optimization SaaS, with sensors that continuously measure wireless experience from the client perspective. It overlaps directly with Ekahau's Optimizer and ongoing health-check capabilities, focusing more on continuous monitoring while Ekahau leads in pre-deployment design.

Emerging players

• Wyebot: Wyebot offers AI-driven Wi-Fi analytics and troubleshooting with both sensor hardware and cloud software, targeting mid-market and enterprise customers. It overlaps with Ekahau's Analyzer and Optimizer use cases for ongoing network assurance, though it does not compete in predictive design.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco (Catalyst Center / ThousandEyes): Cisco bundles native Wi-Fi planning, assurance, and AI analytics (Catalyst Center, ThousandEyes, AI Analytics) with its Catalyst AP contracts. While not a direct design-tool competitor, Cisco's native capabilities threaten to disintermediate third-party tools like Ekahau across the largest enterprise accounts.
• HPE Aruba Networking: HPE Aruba's Central platform includes AI-powered Wi-Fi planning, RF optimization, and assurance features that overlap with Ekahau's value proposition for Aruba-deployed networks. Aruba's incumbent AP position makes it the most direct incumbent threat to Ekahau's largest enterprise customer base.
• Juniper Networks (Mist AI): Juniper's Mist AI platform delivers AI-driven WLAN assurance and Marvis virtual network assistant, competing with Ekahau's Optimizer and ongoing AI-driven optimization. Mist is increasingly bundled with AP contracts, reducing demand for third-party tools in Juniper-deployed accounts.
• Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks offers Wi-Fi 6E/7 infrastructure with cloud management and AI-driven optimization, targeting enterprise and education verticals that overlap with Ekahau's strongest customer segments. Native tooling competes with Ekahau's ongoing management value proposition.
• Fortinet: Fortinet bundles wireless LAN management with its security fabric, offering Wi-Fi design and monitoring capabilities to its large installed base of security-focused enterprise customers. Fortinet's bundling strategy poses a competitive threat in security-conscious verticals where Ekahau also sells.
• Cambium Networks: Cambium Networks provides Wi-Fi and fixed wireless solutions with cloud management (cnMaestro) targeting service providers, hospitality, education, and industrial verticals. While primarily an AP vendor, its integrated management platform competes with Ekahau at the lower end of the enterprise market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ekahau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ekahau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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