Month: October 2025

Cloud

Global Internet Disruption Highlights Cloud Concentration Risks After AWS Outage

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted internet services worldwide for several hours, according to reports. The incident has sparked renewed concerns about the concentration of web infrastructure among a handful of major cloud providers and the systemic risks this creates for global connectivity.

Widespread Internet Disruption Tied to AWS Infrastructure Issue

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted numerous online services and platforms globally, according to reports. The disruption, which lasted approximately three hours, affected users across multiple continents and highlighted the internet’s growing dependence on a concentrated cloud infrastructure market.

by Aaron Blake
FinanceSustainability

Switch Secures $659 Million Through Latest Green Bond Offering for Data Center Expansion

Data center operator Switch has reportedly raised $659 million through its fourth asset-backed securities offering, which qualifies as green bonds due to the company’s sustainable facilities. The funding will support expansion across five campuses serving hyperscale, enterprise, and AI customers. Sources indicate this brings Switch’s total ABS fundraising to $3.5 billion.

Major Funding for Sustainable Data Center Growth

Switch, the Las Vegas-based data center operator, has reportedly secured $659 million through its latest asset-backed securities offering, according to company announcements. This marks the fourth such financing round for the company, bringing its total ABS fundraising to approximately $3.5 billion. Industry analysts suggest this substantial capital injection demonstrates continued investor confidence in digital infrastructure despite broader market uncertainties.

by Aaron Blake