A global Microsoft outage lasting more than 12 hours disrupted email services and business operations worldwide. The incident affected multiple companies and government agencies, preventing users from sending emails and managing critical tasks. The outage began on Thursday and continued into Friday, impacting users across different regions.
Microsoft’s cloud services, including Exchange Online and Azure, experienced significant downtime. Users reported inability to access their email accounts and cloud-based tools. Some organizations had to switch to alternative communication methods. The outage also affected internal systems for government departments, delaying administrative processes.
This is the second major outage for Microsoft this year. The previous incident in March caused similar disruptions, leading to criticism from users and businesses. Microsoft has not yet released details on the cause of the outage. The company is currently investigating the issue and has not provided an estimated time for resolution. The incident highlights the growing reliance on cloud services and the potential impact of outages on global operations.
