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The scope of the outage was extensive. Not only were consumer sites disrupted, but critical internal systems at Amazon’s own warehouses and delivery operations also suffered. Amazon's Flex delivery service, seller dashboards, and even internal employee tools went offline. Such disruptions highlight how deeply ingrained AWS's infrastructure is within the fabric of modern commerce and communication.
In addition to web services and entertainment platforms, financial institutions like Lloyd’s Banking and government entities like the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs were affected. This demonstrates that a failure at a single cloud provider can cascade into vital sectors, posing risks to both routine activities and emergency responses.