Microsoft Azure Experiences Latency from Multiple Red Sea Fiber Cuts

Microsoft has announced that its Azure cloud platform is experiencing increased latency due to multiple undersea fiber optic cable cuts in the Red Sea, impacting data traffic between the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. The company is actively managing the situation by rerouting traffic and leveraging diverse capacity to minimize disruptions, although these measures may still result in slower data transmission. Repairing the damaged cables is expected to take time, and ongoing regional conflicts, including attacks by Yemeni Houthi forces, may further hinder repair efforts. Microsoft has posted service status updates to inform users and is monitoring and optimizing transmission paths to maintain service quality. While the exact cause of the cable cuts has not been disclosed, the Red Sea remains a vital communication link connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. Overall, Microsoft is working proactively to mitigate the impact on customers amid these connectivity challenges.