Tag: Amazon (company)

CloudTechnology

Major AWS Network Disruption Cripples Key Internet Platforms

A significant AWS outage originating from Northern Virginia data centers has disrupted numerous internet services including Slack, ChatGPT, and major gaming platforms. Amazon engineers are actively working to resolve network connectivity issues affecting multiple AWS services. The disruption highlights the internet’s heavy reliance on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.

Widespread Service Disruptions Reported

A major Amazon Web Services outage has been causing significant disruptions across numerous online platforms today, according to reports from multiple technology companies. Sources indicate the issues began this morning with increased latency and error rates affecting services hosted in Amazon’s Northern Virginia data center region, with the company still working toward a complete resolution hours after the initial reports.

by Carter Wells
CloudSecurity

Major AWS DNS Outage Disrupts Global Digital Services, Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A significant DNS subsystem failure at Amazon Web Services’ critical US-EAST-1 data region caused widespread service disruptions across major platforms. The outage affected hundreds of cloud-dependent applications and underscored systemic vulnerabilities in global digital infrastructure. Service restoration is underway, though residual delays continue to affect some users.

Global Cloud Infrastructure Disrupted by AWS DNS Failure

A massive outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted numerous popular digital platforms and services worldwide, according to reports from the cloud computing giant. The DNS subsystem failure originating from the US-EAST-1 data region in Virginia temporarily rendered services including Alexa, Fortnite, and ChatGPT inaccessible to users across multiple continents. Sources indicate that nearly 30% of global online services rely on AWS infrastructure, making this one of the most significant cloud service disruptions in recent memory.

by Carter Wells
AIBusiness

Strella’s AI-Powered Interviews Revolutionize Customer Research with $14M Funding Boost

Fast-growing startup Strella has secured $14 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-moderated interview platform that reportedly reduces customer research timelines by 90%. Major enterprises including Amazon and Chobani are using the technology to gather deeper customer insights through voice-based conversations that participants find more comfortable than human-led interviews.

AI Research Platform Accelerates Enterprise Adoption

Strella, an emerging player in the customer research technology space, has reportedly secured $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered research platform, according to recent announcements. The funding round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from several other venture firms, signaling strong investor confidence in AI-driven customer research solutions.

by Carter Wells