What Does DTU Stand For?
DTU stands for Data Transfer Unit
DTU, or Data Transfer Unit, refers to a standardized measure of data throughput and transfer efficiency in information technology and telecommunications. It represents the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network within a specified timeframe, facilitating performance evaluation and comparison across different systems and services. DTUs are commonly used in cloud services and database management to assess and optimize the management of data workloads, ensuring that applications operate efficiently and reliably.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym