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88% -- spreadsheet error rate for spreadsheets (general business use) (2026)
88% of spreadsheets contain errors, according to research by the European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group (EuSpRIG).
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88%
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2026
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95
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European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group (EuSpRIG)
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https://pickspace.com/uk/blog/property-management-software-vs-spreadsheets ↗
Source Article
Property Management Software vs. Spreadsheets (2026) | Pickspace
Property Management Software vs. Spreadsheets: When It's Time to Switch
Spreadsheets work until they don't. Here's when to switch — and what you actually gain by doing it.
If you are still managing your properties using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you are not alone. A large number of property …
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European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group (EuSpRIG)
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spreadsheets (general business use): 88% spreadsheet error rate. Source: European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group (EuSpRIG) (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/spreadsheets-contain-errors-eusprig
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