Microsoft cloud wobble disrupts Outlook, 365 and Teams worldwide

First reported 12 Nov, 22:05 UTCSource: Startup DailyLast editorial activity 12 Nov, 22:05 UTCWrite a comment ↓

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A cloud disruption at Microsoft has knocked out Outlook, 365, Teams and AI connectors for users around the world, according to one outlet's report.

Services hit by the cloud problem

The report describes a wobble in Microsoft's cloud platform that affected several of the company's widely used services at once. Outlook, 365, Teams and the AI connectors are all named among the products that were disrupted, with the effects felt by users across the world.

The information available describes the problem as a wobble rather than a complete shutdown, but it does not say how severe the disruption was or how long it lasted.

About the company

Microsoft is a software and software development company headquartered in Redmond. It was founded in 1975.

Open questions

How long did the disruption last, and when were the services fully back?
What caused the cloud fault, and has Microsoft explained it?

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