Computer Outage Wreaks Havoc at US Airports – Decentralized Systems Needed
Over the past few months, computer systems have failed at airports and airline companies on several occasions. The latest incident, which saw the US Customs and Border Protection processing systems experience a 90-minute outage, was another clear example of why technological innovation is needed. So far, the disruption doesn’t seem to be of malicious intent, but it’s an option that can’t be ruled out either. Airports and airline companies are commonly used by everyday consumers, as they need to travel, attend business meetings, and whatnot. To make the entire flying experience more smooth,....
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