: 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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Second, healthcare operations require near-perfect uptime.
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James Winebrenner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
For many operators, the cloud argument boils down to uptime: a thin client that reboots in seconds matters when the Friday lottery rush stretches to the beverage aisle, all with a fully offline mode to ensure lines never stop moving.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
These improvements enabled us to scale transaction volume from $7 million to $22 million per month in just five months, without sacrificing uptime or responsiveness.
—Kevin Meyer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
And 'Best Performance' True data center uptime means maintaining reliable performance across the entire ecosystem.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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James Winebrenner, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
For many operators, the cloud argument boils down to uptime: a thin client that reboots in seconds matters when the Friday lottery rush stretches to the beverage aisle, all with a fully offline mode to ensure lines never stop moving.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
These improvements enabled us to scale transaction volume from $7 million to $22 million per month in just five months, without sacrificing uptime or responsiveness.
—Kevin Meyer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
And 'Best Performance' True data center uptime means maintaining reliable performance across the entire ecosystem.
—Baratunde Cola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Uptime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uptime. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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