The Spanish group kept all its critical services active for over ten hours during a widespread blackout, thanks to resilient infrastructure and the total commitment of its technical team.
The blackout that affected the entire Iberian Peninsula on Monday, April 28 tested the country’s energy and digital resilience. For more than ten hours, widespread cuts in electricity, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure caused large-scale emergency situations. However, Grupo Aire confirmed that its eight data centers remained fully operational at all times, without interruption.
The company, specialized in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, attributes the success of its operational continuity to three key factors: redundant technical architecture, proactive planning, and an exceptional human team.
A Technical Architecture Designed to Withstand
The data centers of Grupo Aire feature redundant power systems, backup generators, and continuous monitoring, which allowed all cloud, interconnection, and hosting services to continue functioning without degradation, despite the loss of external electricity supply.
This technical preparedness ensured not only the availability of data but also the continuity of connectivity services for thousands of businesses and millions of users who depend daily on its infrastructure.
“Despite the critical environment, we managed to restore communication services to nearly 100% by 2:00 PM, minimizing the impact on our clients,” the company reported.
People in Service of Resilience
Beyond the infrastructure, Grupo Aire emphasizes the irreplaceable role of its technical team, which worked tirelessly from the very first moment of the incident, anticipating potential failures and managing operations from multiple points across the country.
“Thanks to those who stayed awake throughout the night, to those who coordinated, resolved, and provided support even from home. They are the soul of this company,” the firm stated in its official communication.
Throughout the critical period, systems were monitored in real time, network adjustments were made, and alternative traffic routes were prioritized to ensure the least possible latency, even in the most affected regions.
A Response That Reaffirms Its Strategic Role
Grupo Aire’s actions confirm its position as a key player in the Spanish digital ecosystem, at a time when operational resilience has become a differentiating factor for the future of digital services.
In recent years, the group has significantly invested in its own infrastructure, transportation networks, and distributed data centers, creating a technical network capable of responding to natural disasters, supply cuts, or cyberattacks.
Conclusion
The episode on April 28 was not only a test of the country’s infrastructure but also a decisive moment to measure the response capability of the actors in the digital ecosystem. Grupo Aire not only met the challenge but did so by demonstrating that technology and people are the pillars that ensure the continuity of the digital economy, even in the most adverse circumstances.
“No matter what happens out there, we will continue connecting the world,” the company concludes.
Source: LinkedIN Grupo Aire