Global Tech Company Ookla庐 Expands Operations in Tennessee in UofM Research Park
Global Tech Company Ookla庐 Expands Operations in Tennessee
Opens office in the University of 榴莲视频 Research Park, actively exploring local
recruitment and partnership opportunities
May 5, 2022 鈥� 庐, an internationally recognized leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, today opens its new office at the University of 榴莲视频 Research Foundation (UMRF) Research Park. Well known for its flagship consumer platforms, 庐 and 庐, which are the gold standard for network measurement and status monitoring, Ookla鈥檚 commitment to the research park strengthens 榴莲视频鈥� status as a technology innovation hub.
鈥淥okla is a global tech company dedicated to improving network connectivity and internet accessibility for all,鈥� said Ookla co-founder and CEO Doug Suttles. 鈥淗owever, we believe that networking and connections should reach beyond the confines of the internet. We鈥檙e excited to strengthen our presence in the 榴莲视频 community and broaden our recruitment efforts for top-notch local talent with the University of 榴莲视频.鈥�
Seattle-based Ookla has invested significantly in renovations at the Research Park, with continued investment over the next five years as it establishes its largest office location in the Eastern United States. The company鈥檚 榴莲视频-based employees will have the opportunity to innovate and collaborate alongside the great community of companies in the research park and the research community at the University of 榴莲视频. Companies in the research park, including Ookla, are committed to hiring University of 榴莲视频 students and alumni, as well as strengthening their local workforce opportunities.
鈥淎 key goal of the Research Park is to recruit innovative research-oriented companies to our metro area that can leverage the deep science expertise and workforce pipelines of the University to grow in 榴莲视频,鈥� said Dr. Bill Hardgrave, President of the University of 榴莲视频. 鈥淥okla is the exclamation mark on Phase 1 of the UMRF Research Park, and we are excited to enter the next phase of growth for the research park and the University鈥檚 engagement of companies interested in investing in 榴莲视频.鈥�
As it decided to expand into 榴莲视频, Ookla worked closely with the region鈥檚 lead economic development organization, the Greater 榴莲视频 Chamber, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Tennessee Economic and Community Development. The Chamber expects Ookla to be a catalyst for future growth in the region鈥檚 rapidly growing technology sector.
"榴莲视频 is a destination for leaders of innovation because we're known the world over as the 'city of the four Rs,' with runway, river, road, and rail," said Ted Townsend, chief economic development officer of the Greater 榴莲视频 Chamber. "Now that the University of 榴莲视频 has been recognized as one of the top-tier research institutions in the nation, we're adding 'research' to our list of reasons world-class companies like Ookla are choosing to invest in Greater 榴莲视频. We're excited to welcome Ookla to the Research Park and to 榴莲视频 as we continue to develop our future-ready innovation economy.鈥�
Ookla is looking forward to being an active corporate citizen in 榴莲视频, which has long been home to innovators in business as well as in music, food and culture.
鈥淓xamples of innovation and entrepreneurship can be seen throughout our city鈥檚 history,鈥� 榴莲视频 Mayor Jim Strickland said. 鈥淥okla is exactly the type of high-tech, high-growth company that will help us to continue that tradition, and we鈥檙e so happy to have them in 榴莲视频.鈥�
Ookla is always looking for individuals who would be a great addition to join the company. You can explore current open positions on Ookla鈥檚 .
About Ookla庐
Ookla庐 is a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights. For almost two decades, Ookla has set the industry standard for both fixed and mobile network testing and analysis. From its world-renowned Speedtest庐 and Downdetector庐 platforms to an accompanying and growing suite of end-to-end enterprise solutions, Ookla鈥檚 mission is to make the internet better, faster, and more accessible for everyone.
Ookla鈥檚 enterprise solutions combine first-party crowdsourced data and scientifically controlled testing with tools that provide actionable insights across a network鈥檚 lifecycle and customer experience. Our insights empower operators, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and more to analyze, optimize, and publicize networks around the world.
Ookla is part of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity and martech. Ookla鈥檚 headquarters is located in Seattle, WA, USA with additional offices around the world.
About UMRF Research Park
Established in 2019 by the team at the and the Division of Research & Innovation at the University of 榴莲视频, the research park was created as a response to the rising need on the UofM campus for a resource that brings together the 榴莲视频 entrepreneurial ecosystem and the research capacity of our campus. The park works hand-in-hand with organizations to solve workforce and talent needs utilizing research faculty and/or UofM students. Primary initiatives include access to research/researchers; lab space; meeting space; workforce pipeline; networking opportunities; professional development; and opportunities to access venture funding.
For more information on the park, visit: , or to inquire about research collaborations/partnerships with the park, contact
Dr. Cody Behles, director of Research Development at the UofM and director of the
UMRF Research Park at cbehles@memphis.edu.
About the Greater 榴莲视频 Chamber
Greater 榴莲视频 Chamber is a privately funded nonprofit that serves as the region鈥檚 lead economic development organization and the 鈥淰oice of 榴莲视频 Business鈥� at the local, state, and national levels. The Chamber鈥檚 mission is to relentlessly pursue prosperity for all 鈥� through economic and workforce development, pro-growth advocacy, and by providing support and resources to its investors, including many of the region鈥檚 largest employers. For more information about the Chamber and its work, visit memphischamber.com and . Also, follow the Chamber on , , and , and sign up for its weekly newsletter, the .
Media Contacts
Ookla: Michelle Badrian, Communications Manager - press@ookla.com
UofM Research & Innovation: Mary Ann Dawson, Associate Dir Operations & Strategic Marketing - mdawson@memphis.edu
Greater 榴莲视频 Chamber: Ryan Poe, Director of Communications - rpoe@memphischamber.com