Oracle, an American database software and technology firm, was forced to power down some of its 'non-critical hardware' in a move, 'taken with the intention of limiting the potential for any long-term impact to our customers.' — Cloud backup photo created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com
LONDON: Record high temperatures in the UK on Tuesday led to Google Cloud and Oracle servers having to be shut down, the companies have revealed.
Cooling-related issues arose on the day Britain registered its hottest day on record, with temperatures soaring above 40°C.
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