From the email posted above, it looks like the “redundant data center” was also in Houston. It doesn’t matter how many different companies provide networking into the building if all networking is cut off.
However, they’re covering themselves here… their equipment was up and it’s the network providers that are the culprit. Thus, I’m sure this is “beyond their control” and some lawyer has them cleared of liability.
Also, it’s important to understand that Ike changed course a couple days before it hit. Originally, it was supposed to hit further south.
What I find most interesting about this thread is the OP who says HALF of their business is from online orders. How cool is that?