Microsoft outage updates: Schools, GPs and businesses hit

A global Microsoft outage disrupted email and online communication services affecting hospitals, rail services, universities in Canada, and attendees at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey. Microsoft reports ongoing recovery efforts but intermittent issues persist, highlighting reliance on Microsoft software in critical sectors and raising interest in alternative solutions like Zoho.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 56 sources have reported it between 12 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.