Amazon Outage Fuels Debate: Is Europe Too Reliant on US Cloud Providers?
The recent widespread internet outage underscores the vulnerability created by the concentration of power within a few dominant cloud providers, such as Amazon, and its negative impact on economies. This incident, originating in North America, highlights Europe’s dependency on these providers, posing both security and economic threats. Critical services like media outlets and secure communication apps were affected, revealing the fragile nature of digital infrastructure and democratic processes. Experts emphasize the urgent need for diversification in cloud computing to mitigate such disruptions in the future.
John Q. Hosedrinker