How Much Does One Hour of IT Downtime Cost an SMB? The 2026 Figures
Simple formula, worked example and indicative ranges: find out what one hour of IT downtime really costs your SMB in 2026 and when prevention pays off.
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Simple formula, worked example and indicative ranges: find out what one hour of IT downtime really costs your SMB in 2026 and when prevention pays off.
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