Microsoft Extends Mail Timeout to 48 Hours Amid Global Outage
· Technology · The Hindu, SFGATE, CX Today
Microsoft has extended its email timeout window to 48 hours as a widespread technical outage disrupts government agencies, organisations, and corporate networks worldwide. The disruption has triggered flight cancellations and operational delays, prompting aviation authorities and major airlines to issue formal travel advisories. Security agencies and police forces in Australia have also reported operational impacts stemming from the IT failure. Tech teams are currently working to isolate the root cause and restore normal server operations. Further details regarding the precise number of affected systems and the timeline for full recovery remain under evaluation.
Why it matters
The global outage directly disrupts essential public services, government communications, and air travel, posing immediate logistical challenges for organisations and commuters worldwide.
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