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Microsoft Faces Global Outage Affecting Cloud Services

Source: TechCrunch - Published: 13 Nov 2026 16:15

Microsoft is recovering from a significant outage that disrupted its Outlook and Teams services, leading to widespread issues across its cloud offerings. The outage impacted various tools, including Copilot AI and Defender security software, and affected users' access to cloud-based systems and emails.

The company has not disclosed the specific cause of the outage, which it attributes to a large number of servers being unexpectedly unavailable. As services gradually restore, Microsoft is under scrutiny regarding its response and recovery capabilities.

As Microsoft works to restore full functionality, users should monitor updates on service stability and any potential long-term changes in their cloud offerings. The company's response will be critical in shaping trust, especially after the recent September outage.

Briefed by Gibik from the original source.