CloudTechnology

Major AWS Outage Disrupts Internet Services, Highlights Cloud Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A significant Amazon Web Services outage disrupted numerous websites, applications, and online services Monday morning. The incident, centered in the US-EAST-1 region, caused widespread connectivity issues affecting major platforms including Disney+, Reddit, and Fortnite.

Widespread Internet Disruption Following AWS Outage

A major Amazon Web Services outage on Monday morning caused significant disruptions across numerous websites, applications, and online services, according to reports. The incident, which began in the early morning hours, affected the US-EAST-1 region and created a cascade of connectivity issues that persisted for several hours.

InfrastructureTechnology

Pennsylvania’s Former Coal Mine Site Eyed for Major Data Center Development

A massive data center project has been proposed for the site of a former Pennsylvania coal mine, promising significant job creation and economic revitalization. The development would utilize natural gas infrastructure and river access for power and cooling systems while representing a shift in coal mining land use.

Major Data Center Planned for Former Mining Site

A transformative project is being proposed for the site of a former coal mine in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where developers plan to construct a massive data center spanning approximately 1,400 acres. According to reports, the development would represent a significant repurposing of the former Robena Mine property along the Monongahela River, potentially creating over 1,000 jobs during construction and beginning operations as early as 2029.

BusinessInfrastructure

Lincoln Property Company Nears Acquisition of Chandler Data Center with Expansion Plans

Lincoln Property Company appears poised to reacquire a Chandler data center facility it previously owned and sold in 2019. Sources indicate the company is working with city officials to amend development agreements that would enable both the purchase and a significant expansion of the existing data center operations. The move would mark a return to a property with which the company has historical ties.

Data Center Acquisition in Progress

Real estate firm Lincoln Property Company is reportedly close to acquiring a data center facility in Chandler, Arizona, according to documents filed with city officials. Sources indicate the company is seeking to purchase the property located at 2500 W. Frye Road, which it previously owned and sold to CBRE Investment Management in 2019.