Microsoft Server Down: Global Microsoft Server Outage Disrupts Airlines, Banking, and Businesses Worldwide
Flights grounded, services halted across multiple countries as tech giant scrambles to restore systems
Microsoft's server stopped working worldwide on Friday. Actually, after the company's server malfunctioned, servers around the world stopped working. Services like banking, airlines and railways have been affected. Also, flight operations have been stopped from many airports.
The effect of Microsoft's server going down is being seen at Rajasthan airport. According to the news agency, the airport said that we are collaborating with airlines to manage operations and reduce delays.
Microsoft posted on its X handle that as our action progresses, the availability of many services continues to improve.
In India, reports of viral attack have surfaced in companies in Hyderabad and Bangalore. The system is being restarted after the blue screen appears. The company has asked the employees to keep the system closed for two hours.
Work has also stopped in Maruti and Suzuki due to Microsoft's server going down.
After the laptop and computer screens turn blue, they are not able to start.
Vistara Airlines posted on X saying, 'We are facing technical challenges due to a global outage from our service provider. We are working with them to resolve the issue as soon as possible.'
According to the information, the services of Indigo and Akasa Airlines have also been affected. SpiceJet has officially confirmed the server failure. The airline company has posted on the X handle saying, 'We are currently facing technical challenges with our service provider, affecting online services including booking, check-in and managing booking functionalities.'
Airline company IndiGo posted on the X handle saying, 'Our systems are currently affected by the Microsoft outage, which is also affecting other companies. During this time, booking, check-in, access to your boarding pass and some flights may be affected.'
Meanwhile, the Government of India has also come into action. The IT Ministry has contacted Microsoft.
Here, after the global server went down, the Australian government has called a big meeting. Apart from this, emergency like situations have arisen in some countries as well.
After the server went down, US Delta and United have asked the US government to stop operating all flights in the country.