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Microsoft outage disrupts global services
A global outage of Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, disrupted operations for businesses and consumers for several hours.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 14 November 2026.
The story so far as of 14 November 2026
On 13 November, Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, experienced a global outage that lasted several hours, impacting businesses and consumers. The disruption was reported by Handelsblatt and affected communication and collaboration. On 14 November, Microsoft identified the cause as a technical fault, which has since been resolved, according to RP ONLINE. The outage significantly hindered productivity and communication across various sectors.
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Microsoft outage disrupts operations globally
Impact Users of Microsoft services, including companies and public administrations, faced operational disruptions due to the outage.
Sources: RP ONLINE ↗
- Disruption
Global Microsoft outage affects Outlook and Teams
Impact Companies relying on Microsoft services for communication faced significant operational delays due to the outage.
Sources: Handelsblatt ↗, ARD Tagesschau ↗
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