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₹4,185 Crore Outage: Microsoft Tech Glitch Hit Airlines, Banks & Healthcare, The Hardest Says Report
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25 Jul 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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A recent report reveals that a significant Microsoft tech outage, costing ₹4,185 crore, severely impacted various sectors, notably airlines, banks, and healthcare. The disruption, which lasted several hours, caused widespread operational delays and financial losses. The tech glitch exposed vulnerabilities in systems critical for these industries, leading to immediate service interruptions and long-term consequences. Financial institutions faced difficulties in transactions, airlines struggled with flight operations, and healthcare services experienced disruptions in patient care and records management. The outage highlights the dependency on robust technology infrastructure and the potential for substantial economic impact when such systems fail.