SamKnows (part of Cisco)
IT Services and IT ConsultingEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
SamKnows, part of Cisco, is an IT services and IT consulting firm based in London that collaborates with governments, consumers, ISPs, manufacturers, academics, and industry to measure fixed and mobile broadband performance. It maintains a free resource for consumers and volunteers who host the SamKnows Whitebox, a purpose-built internet measurement device, and makes performance data accessible through SamKnows One, regular email report cards, and a free app. Its data supports both individual users seeking to assess their own connectivity and regulators and service providers evaluating network performance to identify success stories and potential issues. In 2023, SamKnows announced the acquisition of Accedian Networks Inc., reflecting a notable development in its network performance management activities.