Network latency is the delay in time when sending data across the network.
Latency is inevitable, and is attributed to the accumulated propagation, transmission, forwarding and processing delays inherent in data networks. A lower measure for latency is better, since data is reaching its destination faster. The packet delivery rate is the percent of data packets that are successfully delivered across a circuit. A higher measure for packet delivery is better, since there are fewer packets being dropped and consequently re-sent. Intermedia NetScanner QoS allows anyone with a graphical web browser to view the performance of the Intermedia Business Internet network.