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Former Cloud Exec Calls Major AWS Outage ‘Inevitable’ Given System Complexity

A former AWS and Google Cloud executive describes this week’s massive AWS outage as “inevitable” given the scale and complexity of modern cloud systems. DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha emphasizes that while such disruptions are rare, businesses must implement robust resiliency strategies across multiple regions and providers.

Inevitable Disruption in Cloud Infrastructure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage that impacted millions of users and businesses this week was described as “inevitable” by former AWS vice president and general manager Debanjan Saha, according to his statements to CRN. The DataRobot CEO, who also held executive positions at Google Cloud, stated that given the massive global scale and complexity of distributed cloud systems, it’s actually remarkable that large-scale disruptions occur as infrequently as they do.

by Harlow Wesley
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Accenture’s Former CTO Joins Google Cloud to Drive AI and Public Sector Growth

Google Cloud has hired Accenture’s former chief technology officer Karthik Narain to spearhead AI and public sector expansion. Narain brings over a decade of enterprise technology leadership to his new role as chief product and business officer at the cloud giant.

Executive Leadership Shift

Google Cloud has appointed former Accenture chief technology officer Karthik Narain as its new chief product and business officer, according to an announcement from Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian. Sources indicate this strategic hire aims to accelerate the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives and public sector business development. Narain brings nearly 11 years of experience from Accenture, where he was instrumental in shaping the company’s technology vision and cloud strategy.

by Harlow Wesley