Global Network Outage Disrupts Services Worldwide
A major network outage affecting Microsoft has caused widespread disruptions in various sectors worldwide. The issues persist even after Microsoft stated that it was working on resolving the problems related to access to Microsoft 365 apps and services.
Impact on Banking Services in South Africa
In South Africa, major banks experienced service outages, leading to difficulties for customers in making payments and using ATM machines at various establishments. Airlink, a regional airline, also reported IT network and phone line outages, although flights remained unaffected.
Economic Fallout: London Stock Exchange and Paris Olympics Affected
The London Stock Exchange faced disruptions, impacting its regulatory news service, although trading operations were not affected. Similarly, the Paris Olympics organizers reported delays in the arrival of some Olympic delegations and the delivery of essential items due to a power outage.
Travel Chaos at Airports Across the Globe
Airports worldwide experienced long queues and flight disruptions due to the global network outage. From Berlin to Thailand, airlines had to cancel flights, leading to manual check-ins and delays for passengers. Airlines such as United Airlines and AirAsia issued warnings of possible flight delays.
The global network outage has had far-reaching consequences, affecting a diverse range of industries and services. As companies and authorities work to resolve the issues, the impacts of the outage continue to reverberate worldwide.
