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The Multi-Cloud Strategy: Is this a Must-Have?
The recent outage linked to CrowdStrike, which affected 8.5 million Windows devices, had a significant impact on daily life and businesses worldwide. Though less than 1% of Windows computers were affected, the consequences were far-reaching. Imagine this: 4,300 flights canceled, airports in chaos, and handwritten boarding passes being issued like it was the '80s (or before) all over again. Financial services also suffered, with disruptions in payment systems and customer access at banks worldwide. Healthcare systems were affected too, causing significant operational issues. Healthcare systems were affected too, forcing them to postpone services and revert to manual systems. This wasn’t just confined to one region—it disrupted services across the U.S., Canada, the UK, Europe, and Asia. Err... yes, business executives raised their eyebrows, seeing this as a new challenge to tackle.