The global internet outage is the result of a cloud provider having a service failure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS). This service breakdown, which started early Monday morning, affected the AWS US East region (the east coast of the United States), impacting many businesses and consumers.

IntelliSystems: Providing Business Value The current economy and the businesses within it depend on technology. Regardless of size and location, most companies require a connection to the Internet and at least a minimal amount of email communication and payment processing to fulfill orders or move goods.