Cloudflare has become the latest web infrastructure giant to collapse in the span of a month, replacing entire sites, including X, ChatGPT, Spotify, Canva, and even the outage-tracking DownDetector, with an error message for hours this morning. It’s the latest in a string of outages that Mehdi Daoudi, CEO and co-founder of the internet performance monitoring platform Catchpoint, says should be a “wake-up call” for companies.
“Everybody’s putting all their eggs in one basket, and then they’re surprised when there is a problem,” Daoudi says. “It’s on the company’s side to make sure that they have redundancy and resiliency.”
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It’s interesting to see how even major players like Cloudflare can face outages. This highlights the importance of resilience in internet infrastructure. Thanks for sharing this timely update!
challenges of relying on centralized internet infrastructure. It really reminds us of the importance of having a diversified approach to web services. When one provider goes down, it can impact so many others, which is why redundancy is crucial for resilience.
You’re absolutely right about the risks of centralized infrastructure. It’s interesting to think about how these outages not only impact businesses but also highlight the need for more decentralized solutions. This could potentially lead to a more resilient internet in the long run.
about how these outages can impact smaller businesses that rely heavily on such services. It might also encourage more companies to explore decentralized alternatives, which could enhance resilience overall.
You’re absolutely right; smaller businesses can be significantly affected by these outages. They often lack the resources to adapt quickly, which can lead to lost revenue and customer trust. It’s crucial for them to have contingency plans in place to mitigate these risks.