Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps across Americas on November 12 2026
· Technology · The Hindu, The Independent
A widespread outage disrupted Microsoft platforms including Outlook, Teams, and Copilot on Thursday November 12 2026, affecting users across the Americas. Nearly 130000 users reported problems accessing Outlook just after 1 p.m. ET, while thousands more encountered issues with Microsoft Teams and workplace messaging. Microsoft acknowledged that a portion of its infrastructure was experiencing elevated load, which was likely contributing to connectivity errors. The company identified a problem causing servers to fail during automated checks, resulting in unexpected unavailability. Microsoft stated it was aggressively pursuing all pathways to reduce impact and testing a fix for the disruptions.
Why it matters
Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 users across the Americas lost access to email and collaboration tools during business hours, disrupting work and communication for individuals and organisations relying on the suite. Microsoft later confirmed it had successfully restored Teams connectivity in North America, though some issues persisted.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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