By BHSF | July 19th, 2024
Microsoft IT Outage 19 July 2024
On July 19, 2024, a massive IT outage linked to Microsoft Windows software has caused widespread disruptions across various sectors globally, including banking, airlines, and broadcasting. This incident has particularly impacted operations in Australia, but reports of issues are emerging from countries like the United States and the UK as well.
The outage began around 6 PM Eastern Time on July 18 and has affected numerous businesses reliant on Windows PCs. Major airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, have issued ground stops due to communication failures, leading to grounded flights across the globe. In addition to airlines, banks and media companies have reported significant operational challenges. For instance, Sky News has experienced downtime, and the London Stock Exchange is facing difficulties as a result of the outage.
The ramifications of this outage are extensive. Emergency services in Alaska, including 911 centres, are experiencing difficulties, and various businesses have reported being taken offline. The situation underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to IT disruptions and the cascading effects such outages can have on daily operations across multiple industries.
As the situation develops, organisations are working diligently to restore services and minimise the impact on their operations. The evolving nature of this incident highlights the critical role that technology plays in modern infrastructure and the potential for widespread chaos when systems fail.
This outage is impacting various systems, and unfortunately, it has caused a slight delays in processing claim reimbursements.
We understand the importance of receiving your reimbursements promptly, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We are closely monitoring the situation at Microsoft and are working diligently to resume normal processing times.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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