What's Happening?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a major global outage, affecting several popular websites and apps, including Amazon, Snapchat, and Facebook. The outage also impacted Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
in the U.S. AWS reported increased error rates and latencies, particularly in the US-EAST-1 Region. The outage affected international sectors, with UK banks and government services experiencing disruptions. AWS is working towards full resolution.
Why It's Important?
The AWS outage highlights the reliance of major websites and apps on cloud services for their operations. Such disruptions can have significant impacts on businesses and consumers, affecting access to services and causing operational delays. The incident underscores the importance of robust infrastructure and contingency planning for tech companies. As AWS works to resolve the issue, affected businesses and users are reminded of the vulnerabilities in digital services.
