Internet Outages Hit India, Middle East

High-speed communication, via the internet, is essential in modern business. But high-speed internet that supports business and many other connections is only as dependable as its supporting cables and power. Bandwidth was cut in half in India, and internet service was disrupted throughout Asia after two cables under the Mediterranean snapped, possibly by a ship anchor. Outsourcing companies that provide all manner of services over the internet to the US, the UK and other countries reported major delays. Companies scrambled to reroute service to other cable networks or satellites. Such incidents, though rare, stir new appreciation for instantaneous and global connections. – YaleGlobal