Microsoft 365 Suffers Major Outage, Disrupting Online Services

Widespread Issues Reported, Services Restored After Several Hours

Microsoft 365, a cloud-based productivity suite, experienced a widespread outage on Friday, affecting users globally. The disruption impacted several online services, including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

According to Microsoft's service status page, the outage began at approximately 6:00 AM UTC and lasted for several hours. During this time, users were unable to access or use their Microsoft 365 applications, including email, cloud storage, and video conferencing.

Microsoft promptly acknowledged the issue and stated that it was working to resolve the problem. By 8:30 AM UTC, Microsoft reported that services were gradually being restored, and by 10:00 AM UTC, all services were fully operational.

The outage did not significantly impact business operations, as many domestic stock exchanges confirmed that there was no disruption of trading activities. However, the disruption did cause inconvenience and productivity loss for many businesses and individuals who rely on Microsoft 365 for their daily work.

Microsoft has not yet disclosed the cause of the outage, but it is investigating the incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. The company has apologized for the inconvenience caused to its users and has expressed its commitment to providing reliable and uninterrupted services.