A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting access to several websites and applications on Thursday morning.
Microsoft Outage
What we know:
A Microsoft outage is affecting several different sites and applications, according to Downdetector.
The issues were impacting Microsoft 365, Teams and Outlook. Users attempting to log on may be unable to do so due to the ongoing disruption.
Hundreds reported the outage happening after 7:30 a.m.
At about 2 p.m., less than 30 users reported problems.
What we don’t know:
It is currently unknown what caused the outage.
Earlier this month, Microsoft filed a WARN notice revealing 605 permanent layoffs at its Redmond location, effective September 4. The cuts are part of a massive Xbox restructuring that will eliminate roughly 3,200 roles globally throughout fiscal year 2027.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
The Source: Information in this story came from downdector.com.
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