Red River Named Ookla’s First North American Platinum Partner for Speedtest Certified™ Program

Partnership enables Red River to deliver independent validation of network performance and connected experiences

CHANTILLY, Va. – Red River, a technology transformation company specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity and IT infrastructure solutions for government and enterprise customers, today announced from Cisco Live that it has joined the Speedtest Certified™ Authorized Partner program by Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence. Red River is the first North American partner to achieve Platinum partner status.

As a Platinum partner, Red River is authorized to deliver the Speedtest Certified designation, an industry-standard framework for validating high-quality network connectivity experiences across properties and enterprise environments. The program gives customers independent, data-driven proof of network performance backed by the trusted Speedtest brand and Ookla methodology.

“Every organization is being measured by the quality of its connected experience,” said Ed Levens, CMO of Red River. “As Ookla’s first North American Platinum partner, Red River can help customers turn network performance into a visible, trusted measure of excellence that validates infrastructure investments, improves user experiences and delivers measurable business value.”

Red River’s accredited Speedtest Certified Assessors will conduct real-world, on-site assessments using professional-grade Wi-Fi tools from Ekahau®. The assessments evaluate Wi-Fi quality, end-user performance and infrastructure readiness, including download and upload speeds, latency and jitter.

The Speedtest Certified program is designed for organizations where reliable connectivity is critical, including hotels and resorts, airports, universities, healthcare facilities, commercial real estate, large public venues, enterprise workplaces and multifamily residential properties.

“Speedtest Certified was created to give organizations a trusted way to measure and showcase network excellence,” said Bill Lawler, Senior Vice President of Sales, Americas at Ookla. “Red River’s Platinum status reflects the expertise required to bring that standard to customers across North America.”

Red River’s presence at Cisco Live reflects the company’s continued focus on helping organizations modernize secure, high-performing network and infrastructure environments. With deep engineering expertise, strong OEM relationships and a full technology lifecycle approach, Red River helps organizations design, deploy, manage and optimize technology environments that deliver measurable outcomes. The addition of Speedtest Certified capabilities further expands Red River’s ability to support customers seeking independent validation of wireless, network and infrastructure investments.

About Ookla®
Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence, brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.

Ookla is a division 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.

About Red River

Red River brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government in ways previously unattainable. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, bringing more than 30 years of experience and mission-critical expertise in managed services, AI, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, collaboration and cloud solutions. Learn more at redriver.com.

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Red River
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