Microsoft says Azure Cloud Platform Normal service has been restored after a series of cut underwater cable incidents played on Saturday. This tech giant reported itSubsea fiber cutting“In the Red Sea on Saturday morning, this destroyed Azure services throughout the Middle East and led to a potential “launch period” for users. Microsoft said the laundering issue was resolved Saturday night and was able to rerout Azure traffic through other paths.
Microsoft does not provide a reason for cutting the submarine cable. These cables sit at the bottom of the sea and serve as a key role in delivering large amounts of data around the world. Although ships where ships drop anchors can sometimes damage submarine cables, there have been more intentional situations in the past. In 2024, the internationally recognized Yemeni government claims that the country’s Houthi movement is responsible Cut cables In the Red Sea. While Microsoft managed to restore its latest episode of services the same day, it also noted that submarine cable cuts “may take time to repair” and that “there will be continually monitored, rebalancing and optimizing routing to reduce customer impact.”
