Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Google Cloud has resolved a disruption at its United Kingdom cloud site that caused an outage affecting UK banks, businesses, and the courts. The company is one of a few large cloud computing firms whose infrastructure and services underpin many online platforms. Cause and Technical Resolution The technical […]
Google Cloud has resolved a disruption affecting its United Kingdom cloud site, impacting UK banks, businesses, and the courts. The issue originated at Google Cloud’s London data center complex, known as "europe-west2," and was caused by a "power event" within a smaller data center zone, "europe-west2-b." Google Cloud has restored services and apologized to those affected, promising to publish an incident analysis on its service health dashboard.
UK banks and businesses, including Revolut, Lloyds Bank, and HSBC, among others, reported significant disruptions, with customers unable to access funds, complete transactions, or view services. The HM Courts and Tribunals Service acknowledged issues with its video platform for remote hearings. Experts highlight the reliance on a few large cloud providers and emphasize the importance of multi-region redundancy and rapid failover capabilities to prevent widespread disruptions.
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