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AWS teams working around the clock to keep Middle East services up after drone strikes, CEO says
The Iran war has hit Amazon data centers in the region, and the company is working around the clock on availability, cloud chief Matt Garman said.
TL;DR
- Drone strikes have damaged AWS data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
- Dozens of AWS services in Bahrain and the UAE remain unavailable.
- AWS teams are working 24/7 to maintain infrastructure in the affected region.
- The Iran war is causing broader economic disruptions, including increased energy costs and supply chain issues.
- The restriction of movement through the Strait of Hormuz has driven up the price of helium, a key ingredient in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Despite challenges, AWS remains optimistic about investing long-term in the Middle East.
- Amazon Web Services is the world's leading supplier of cloud infrastructure.