28 NOV UPDATE: Microsoft resolved all calendaring issues ~28 hours after the originally surfaced.
A global outage has left Microsoft users stranded, unable to access their essential tools like Outlook, Teams, and Exchange calendars. The tech giant’s services went down, affecting users worldwide crippling personal and business communications.
What’s Happening & Why This Matters
Microsoft’s Outlook, Exchange, and Teams calendars experienced a widespread failure, leaving users unable to send or view emails. Reports flooded social media, with affected users from countries like The Netherlands, Poland, France, and Sweden sharing their frustrations. The outage, which began early in the morning, even prevented people from accessing quarantined emails in their inboxes.
Microsoft immediately acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a recent system change that caused the disruptions. In response, they began reverting the change, investigating the cause, and taking steps to mitigate the issue.
The malfunction didn’t stop with Outlook — it affected all three key services, making it impossible for teams to schedule meetings, access their email, or communicate effectively. According to reports on Downdetector, more than 800 complaints were filed as the outage spread globally, severely impacting productivity for businesses and individuals who rely on these platforms daily.
As of now, Microsoft is working diligently to restore normal services, but the widespread disruptions indicate just how intertwined daily operations are with these digital tools.
TF Summary: What’s Next
Microsoft is investigating the cause and taking corrective actions. Businesses that rely on these tools will likely face impactful delays and disruptions. Communications systems require backup solutions and increased resilience in cloud-based tools.
As users wait for restoration, Microsoft’s efforts to prevent future outages will be under scrutiny. Each incident, regardless of provider, imposes questions about dependency on centralized systems and how to ensure reliability.
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