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Measuring the true cost of data center downtime
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Measuring the true cost of data center downtime
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From 2012 through 2013, 91% of all businesses
experienced a data center downtime event that lasted an average of 90 minutes * .
FACT:
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Data center outages and downtime have unfortunately become the
norm for many companies.
When downtime occurs, it causes devastation in many different
areas, including:
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LOST:Productivity
Downtime makes it impossible to access the data and applications your employees need to do their jobs, costing you precious time and productivity.
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LOST:Sales Opportunity
In addition to your employees’ productivity, your entire sales process can be impacted by downtime as well.
This means the potential for lost sales is very high.
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LOST:Reputation
These add up to a greatly damaged reputation to your business as a whole.
When downtime occurs, your employees, customers, and everyone in between will feel the impact.
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What does downtime look like in $$ figures?
Our online Downtime Calculator gives you a very specific indicator of how much money your business can easily lose after suffering a downtime event.
Check it out to see how you stack up!
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How can data center downtime be prevented (or at least mitigated)?
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PhysicalConstruction
A data center’s construction has a huge impact on how well it’s protected from a wide range of natural and man-made threats.
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Redundant Infrastructure
2 or more pieces of all supporting infrastructure, including:
• Utility feeds• Backup generators• CRAC units• Water chillers• PDU’s
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InfrastructureTesting & MaintenanceThat redundant infrastructure is useless if it doesn’t work.
Each piece of equipment should be tested on a regular basis, and maintained as needed. This helps ensure it will be functioning right when you need it.
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Data center downtime impacts your business’ bottom line as well as its image.
It can be a devastating problem, but with the right measures in place, it doesn’t have to be.
In short: Downtime can cost you, but it doesn’t have to.
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