Technical Glitches Impact Major Firms Amid Microsoft Outage
Banks, Airlines, and London Stock Exchange Affected
Microsoft Confirms Issues, Reports Progress in Restoration
Numerous financial institutions, airlines, and even the London Stock Exchange have reported technical problems following issues at Microsoft Corp. The company acknowledged the outages early on and stated that it was actively addressing the situation.
As of 18:01 UTC on July 17, 2024, Microsoft has confirmed that the outage is gradually resolving. Services are returning to normal, with some users still experiencing intermittent issues. The company continues to monitor the situation and work towards full restoration.
The Microsoft outage has caused widespread disruption for businesses and consumers worldwide. Banks have encountered difficulties with online banking and payment systems, while airlines have reported delays and cancellations due to check-in and ticketing problems. The London Stock Exchange temporarily suspended trading due to technical issues, but has since resumed operations.
Microsoft has not yet disclosed the cause of the outage, but has stated that its engineers are investigating the issue. The company has apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that it is working diligently to restore services as quickly as possible.
Users experiencing any ongoing issues are advised to check Microsoft's status page for updates and follow official Microsoft channels for further information.
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