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Microsoft outage updates: Global issue hits courts and schools

Published

13 November 2026

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technology

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Enterprise Software

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Global

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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

A global outage affecting multiple Microsoft services, including Teams, Outlook, Copilot, and OneDrive, disrupted tens of thousands of users across more than 70 countries for nearly 24 hours due to overloaded servers. Recovery is progressing in Europe, Japan, and North America, but some users and businesses continue to experience interruptions, leading to delayed company announcements and operational disruptions in sectors such as education and luxury retail.

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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Microsoft's prolonged service disruption exposes critical dependencies on its software for companies and schools worldwide. You need to assess your risk with Microsoft tools and explore backup communication and collaboration options immediately.

◆ Coverage

56 sources · first reported 12 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026

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