Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading global cloud computing provider, has announced that a significant outage affecting its platform has been fully resolved. The disruption, which occurred on October 20, impacted a vast array of popular websites and applications worldwide, including Canva, Snapchat, Facebook, Fortnite, Venmo, Prime Video, and others reliant on AWS infrastructure. According to Downdetector, a service that monitors internet outages, the issue caused widespread service interruptions, affecting platforms such as cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and artificial intelligence company Perplexity. AWS confirmed that most of its operations were restored later in the day, bringing relief to companies like Hulu, McDonald’s, and the UK Government’s official website, which also experienced temporary disruptions. This incident marks the most significant global internet disruption since last year’s CrowdStrike malfunction, which severely impacted technology systems in hospitals, banks, and airports worldwide. During the peak of the outage, Canva addressed the issue on X (formerly Twitter), stating, ‘Our cloud provider is currently experiencing problems. It’s not the experience we want for you, and we’re working closely with them to help re-establish service. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we work to bring things back to normal.’