Latency

Latency refers to a time delay—for example, the interval between when a device requests access to a network and when it is granted permission to transmit.

Latency measures the time it takes for network packets to travel across a network. It is influenced by several factors, most notably the distance from the data center, access technology, last-mile bandwidth, and network contention. Latency is the most significant factor affecting perceived application performance.

Latency can be tested from the proposed Simphony site by running a web-based speed test or by performing a traceroute to the proposed Simphony data center. Both methods measure network latency from the client network to the data center over the public Internet. These tests can help verify that the Simphony location is using the most efficient network path available.