We spent the last 15 years moving everything to the cloud for efficiency, reliability and cost savings. We assumed the internet was always on. But when that connection breaks, modern businesses don't just slow down—they stop. This session challenges the "Cloud First" mindset. We will explore how to architect "Offline Operations"—using local caches, edge gateways, and "embeded data"—that allow your business to keep operating, taking money, and shipping product, even when the cloud goes dark.