--- title: Is 99.99 an Industry Myth? --- [![white_logo.png](https://info.sunbirddcim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white_logo.png?width=930&height=275&name=white_logo.png "white_logo.png")](http://www.sunbirddcim.com) # **451 Research Report** Is 99.99 an Industry Myth? Uptime Institute Study Shows Outages are Common and Costly ## **Download the research report to learn the most common causes of downtime and how much it can cost you** [DOWNLOAD THE REPORT](https://info.sunbirddcim.com/451-is-99.99-an-industry-myth#anchor) "There is a widespread belief that advances in IT systems and software have made IT services far more resilient, especially when coupled with highly engineered datacenter operations and well-drilled process-oriented facilities staff. But this research proves that the levels of complexity and sensitivity in modern datacenter and IT operations, coupled with the high level of interdependencies, may be working against that trend. The result is that expensive and damaging failures keep occurring and, when they do, diagnosis and quick recovery can be challenging. Over time, experience and new technologies will likely lead to improvements, but diligence, investment and planning are required; it is, above all, a management issue." ![451_Research_2012_CMYK](https://info.sunbirddcim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/451_Research_2012_CMYK.jpg?width=244&name=451_Research_2012_CMYK.jpg) [![white_logo.png](https://info.sunbirddcim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white_logo.png?width=930&height=275&name=white_logo.png "white_logo.png")](http://www.sunbirddcim.com) # **Download the 451 Research Report** **Get the 451 take and more, including: ** - Are outages increasing? - What is the main cause of IT service downtime? - What are the costs of downtime? ### Download the 451 Research Report Know the cost of downtime Your[ **privacy** ](https://www.sunbirddcim.com/privacy-policy)is important to us. [![Sunbird DCIM](https://info.sunbirddcim.com/hubfs/Images/footer-rardcim-logo.png)](http://www.sunbirddcim.com) © 2019 Sunbird Inc. Use of this site indicates you accept the [Terms of Use](http://www.sunbirddcim.com/terms-use) and the [Privacy Statement](http://www.sunbirddcim.com/privacy-policy) [Contact Us](http://www.sunbirddcim.com/contact) | Call: 732-993-4476 ### Talk with a DCIM Specialist for a Free Consultation 1.732.993.4476 200 Cottontail Lane, Suite B106E Somerset, NJ 08873 Fax: (732) 960-5417 Email: [sales@sunbirddcim.com](mailto:sales@sunbirddcim.com) [Driving Directions>>](http://www.sunbirddcim.com/directions)