Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud users may face higher latency following multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea.
In an official system status update shared on Saturday, the company said that users relying on traffic routes passing through the Middle East could experience disruptions.
“We do expect higher latency on some traffic that previously traversed through the Middle East. Network traffic that does not traverse through the Middle East is not impacted. We’ll continue to provide daily updates, or sooner if conditions change,” Microsoft stated.
Azure, which is the world’s second-largest cloud service provider after Amazon Web Services, has rerouted traffic via alternative network paths to ensure continuity. The company added that while users may notice slower response times in some regions, overall network traffic remains uninterrupted.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of global internet and cloud infrastructure to disruptions caused by submarine cable damage. With growing reliance on cloud services for business operations and digital services, such events have a wide-reaching impact on latency and connectivity across regions.
Microsoft assured its users that mitigation measures are in place and that services will remain available as the situation is monitored closely.
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