# Go Live

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Unlike a testing phase or pilot, Go Live—known in German as Inbetriebnahme—marks the moment when a system, process, or software solution first enters productive operation and begins processing real business transactions.

Unlike a testing phase or pilot, Go Live—known in German as Inbetriebnahme—marks the moment when a system, process, or software solution first enters productive operation and begins processing real business transactions. In customs and logistics contexts this milestone often carries regulatory weight: only once a customs system goes live can declarations be filed electronically, cargo release be requested, and duties be calculated in real time. Project teams prepare the transition with cutover plans, rollback contingencies, and intensive hypercare monitoring. Delays to Go Live can disrupt supply chains and, for cross-border shipments, trigger storage charges or contractual penalties.

**Source:** [https://www.projectmanagement.com/wiki/35060/Go-Live](https://www.projectmanagement.com/wiki/35060/Go-Live)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Go Live |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 97 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.projectmanagement.com/wiki/35060/Go-Live |

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