5 areas affected by the Microsoft 365 outage, from email to share price
The recent Microsoft 365 outage had widespread consequences, impacting everything from basic email services to international airline operations. The disruption also affected major AI firms and caused fluctuations in Microsoft's stock price.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the systemic risk posed by the concentration of critical digital services within a single provider.
Here's how the Microsoft outage hit five areas, from Outlook and Teams…
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