Microsoft has reported progress in restoring key services following a major global technical outage that stretched past 15 hours, impacting millions of users worldwide.
The disruption, which began over 12 hours prior to initial updates, knocked out access to essential office staples including Outlook email, Teams meeting tools, and the Copilot AI software. The tech giant confirmed that the disruption was not the result of a cybersecurity breach.
The widespread technical failure caused significant disruptions across multiple sectors globally. In the United States, municipal governments reported widespread email problems, while financial hubs like Hong Kong saw interruptions for major banking institutions. Disruptions also affected government systems and banks in Singapore, along with impacts reported by healthcare services and schools.
As recovery efforts continued, Microsoft reported "encouraging recovery" in Europe and noted that conditions in North America were "improving," though the company cautioned that some users might still encounter intermittent issues.
