Microsoft's Outlook email service experienced a widespread global outage on Thursday, disrupting business communications and leaving users unable to access their accounts via web or app. The company acknowledged the issue, citing "elevated load across multiple regions" impacting its Microsoft 365 infrastructure. The outage began to be reported in the early afternoon Eastern Time, with users worldwide experiencing difficulties.
Reports of the outage surfaced across various platforms, including social media and tech news outlets, highlighting the significant impact on daily operations for businesses and individuals relying on Outlook. Microsoft's own status page also reportedly experienced issues, further complicating the situation. The company has stated it is investigating the cause and working to restore service, but no estimated time for resolution was immediately available.
Microsoft Outlook Suffers Global Outage, Affecting Millions
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