The Day the Cloud Broke: Unpacking the Massive AWS Outage

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On this episode of Tech Brewed, host Greg Doig dives into the chaos that unfolded when Amazon Web Services—one of the Internet’s backbone providers—suffered a major outage. From your bank app to your favorite gaming platform, over 2,000 companies were knocked offline, revealing just how dependent our daily digital lives have become on a handful of tech giants. Greg breaks down what caused the disruption, why a simple DNS issue can ripple across the globe, and what it means for the future of cloud computing. Tune in for a clear, relatable look at the hidden fragility of our digital world, the risks of single points of failure, and practical advice on staying resilient when the web goes dark.

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