SMRTR TechJun 16, 2025TechRadar

We know what caused the recent massive Google Cloud outage - and it's a bit embarassing

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A recent Google Cloud outage affected major services like Spotify and Discord due to a code issue in the API management system. The problem stemmed from an invalid quota update and lack of error handling, causing widespread 503 errors. Google's team responded quickly, with most regions back online within 40 minutes. The company has committed to improving its systems and communication to prevent future incidents.

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