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66% of ITOps and engineering leaders are prioritizing investments in automation to mitigate the risks of human error.

PublisherSplunk
ReportThe Hidden Costs of Downtime
Published19 May 2026
TopicsAutomation, Human Error, Investment

Published by Splunk in The Hidden Costs of Downtime, 19 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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