What are the most interesting statistics and facts about the true cost of downtime?

The true cost of downtime can be time-consuming and costly for businesses. Unplanned downtime is expensive, but most facilities may not be aware of exactly how much it costs their businesses. The following figures help illustrate the true cost of downtime.

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