Microsoft apologizes for 18-hour outage disrupting Australian hospitals and services
Microsoft apologized for an 18-hour global outage affecting millions, which experts warn could cost Australia's economy billions. The disruption highlighted the nation's reliance on foreign technology, impacting businesses and government services. Affected organizations included Australian hospitals and federal departments, prompting calls for urgent reviews of critical IT systems.
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Published 14 Nov 2026, 00:52 UTC · Updated 14 Nov 2026, 01:10 UTC
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