Microsoft 365 apps and services Archives

Tech Optimizer

July 20, 2024

Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike software glitch paralyze airlines, other businesses. Here’s what to know.

The global Microsoft outages were caused by a technical problem in CrowdStrike's software, affecting over 42,000 flights globally, causing cancellations of surgeries and medical visits in hospitals, disrupting operations in various industries, and impacting city services. The fix is being implemented, but some systems may take days to fully recover.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Major Airlines, Banks, Health Services Impacted By Outages Following Microsoft Windows Update | Atlanta Daily World

Global outages caused by a software update for Microsoft 360 apps have impacted businesses and health services worldwide. Airlines, banks, TV networks, and health services relying on these apps were affected, with Delta, United, and American Airlines having to cancel more than 1,200 flights. Microsoft has fixed the underlying cause of the outages but residual impacts are still affecting some Microsoft 365 apps and services.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Anand Mahindra’s ‘bullish’ take on Microsoft’s global outage. Internet cries ‘yamdut’

Anand Mahindra shared a photo on X amid the Windows outage, highlighting the impact on global commercial activity.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Microsoft Outage: Microsoft Windows reports major service outage globally: Users share this ‘error message’ screenshot | – Times of India

Microsoft is investigating an issue impacting users' ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services. Some users are experiencing blue screen errors on their Windows laptops after installing a Crowdstrike update.