The recent cloud outage at AWS, which caused downtime, data unavailability and shaken confidence, is a timely wake-up call for organisations of every size. Even the largest providers are not immune. That makes resilience and proactive cyber defence essential.
1. Business continuity isn’t optional
When AWS services faltered, businesses experienced interrupted operations, delayed customer service and recovery under pressure. Relying solely on a provider’s uptime promise isn’t enough.
At 4th Platform, our Managed IT solutions are designed with redundancy, failover and robust recovery planning so you’re not left scrambling.
2. Cyber threats don’t wait for perfect timing
An outage might be caused by hardware, network or configuration issues, but it can also open the door for opportunistic attacks like ransomware, data exfiltration or supply chain compromise. When systems are unstable, alerting and incident response may be delayed.
Our Cybersecurity offering ensures your defences remain strong not just in normal times but when unusual events happen, through proactive monitoring, threat intelligence and fast incident support.
3. Visibility and alignment matter
When cloud services are disrupted, you must know what’s at risk, what’s dependent and who owns it. Without that clarity, you may find yourself exposed in unexpected ways.
4th Platform works with you to map your infrastructure, define responsibilities and apply governance so you can answer: “If this fails, what is impacted? How long can we be down? What’s our recovery plan?”
How 4th Platform Can Help You Stay One Step Ahead
Here are some of the services we provide:
– Cybersecurity Strategy & Managed Defence – A tailored security roadmap with continuous monitoring, threat response and advisory services.
– Managed IT & Infrastructure Outsourcing – We take ownership of your IT operations so your team can focus on the business.
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– Cloud & Hosted Solutions – Our cloud migration, hosted cloud and hybrid support ensure your infrastructure evolves securely and reliably.
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– Unified Communications & Connectivity – Ensuring your network and communications remain resilient when cloud services or telephone networks shift.
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– Digital Transformation & AI Consulting – Turning technology into an advantage, not just a cost, while keeping security and continuity front of mind.
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What You Can Do Now
- Run a quick audit: Which cloud services do you depend on? Who is managing them? What’s your fallback?
- Review your SLAs and recovery plans: Are they realistic for your business operations?
- Ensure you have an incident readiness partner, not just a vendor, who can act when things go wrong.
- Call 0333 240 8139 or go to challenge us or link below to claim a discovery meeting. Let 4th Platform help you build a resilient future so you’re not waiting for the next outage to strike.
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Your Next Step
If you’re looking for a partner who treats IT, cloud and security as integral parts of your business, not just technology, then it’s time we talked.
Contact 4th Platform today and let’s secure your future together.
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