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An enterprise database is robust enough to successfully handle the queries of multiple users simultaneously, and is capable of handling a range of 100 to 10,000 users at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_enterprise_database\">Techopedia Explains Enterprise Database<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enterprise databases are widely used by enterprises in order to strategize, plan and standardize practices. They are primarily employed to boost efficiency in the company. By reducing costs, they help in promoting the effectiveness within an organization.\n<\/p>\n<p>An enterprise database must allow simultaneous access of a large number of users. 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