Infrastructure Architecture

A significant Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage disrupted access to numerous online platforms and applications, including Amazon’s own e-commerce platform, Disney+, Lyft, and more. AWS cited an “operational issue,” with analysts speculating about cascading failures or software bugs. While recovery signs emerged quickly, the incident highlighted the risks of centralized cloud computing and the potential for widespread disruption. The outage is prompting renewed discussions about multi-cloud strategies to mitigate reliance on a single provider and enhance resilience for mission-critical services.