RELIABLE OPERATION OF DATA CENTERS IS CRUCIAL FOR BUSINESS
According to the Uptime Institute’s 2022 Outage Analysis report, the financial consequences of data center outages are steadily increasing. Here are some key findings:
Outage Rates: Despite technological advancements and investments in resiliency, the overall outage rates have not significantly improved. One in five organizations has experienced a “serious” or “severe” outage in the past three years, leading to significant financial losses, reputational damage, compliance breaches, and, in severe cases, even loss of life. Approximately 80% of data center managers and operators have encountered some form of outage during this period.
Cost Escalation: The proportion of outages costing over $100,000 has surged in recent years. Over 60% of failures now result in at least $100,000 in total losses, compared to 39% in 2019. Additionally, the share of outages with costs exceeding $1 million has increased from 11% to 15% during the same period.
Common Causes: Power-related issues continue to be a major challenge for data center operators, 43% of significant outages (those causing downtime and financial loss) are attributed to power-related problems, with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) failures being a significant contributor.
In summary, data center outages are becoming costlier, emphasizing the need for strict (real-time) monitoring and alerts, rigorous staff training and operational procedures to mitigate errors behind these failures.
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