: time during which a piece of equipment (such as a computer) is functioning or able to function
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We need to maximize network uptime.
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Setting up KPIs—like system uptime or response times—helps track how well the system is meeting its goals.
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Rahul Bhatia, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Merritt, the app has 100 percent uptime.
—Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2025
Instead of just aiming for 99.99% server uptime, imagine an XLO that commits to a page loading in under 2.5 seconds for 95% of users.
—Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
For IT, these metrics could be system uptime, cybersecurity incident rates or how quickly technical issues are resolved.
—Boyd Clewis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rahul Bhatia, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
According to Merritt, the app has 100 percent uptime.
—Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 11 Jan. 2025
Instead of just aiming for 99.99% server uptime, imagine an XLO that commits to a page loading in under 2.5 seconds for 95% of users.
—Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
For IT, these metrics could be system uptime, cybersecurity incident rates or how quickly technical issues are resolved.
—Boyd Clewis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Uptime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptime. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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