# Microsoft outage hits global businesses

> Microsoft outage disrupts 70+ countries' work systems.
- Title: Microsoft outage hits global businesses · SiliconANGLE
- Summary: Microsoft outage disrupts 70+ countries' work systems. Microsoft's network glitch caused global business and government service outages affecting over 70…
- Keywords: microsoft, exchange online, microsoft teams, copilot 365, intune, workhorse group, maersk, euronext, downdetector, united states, national pharmacy association, SiliconANGLE
- Source: SiliconANGLE — https://siliconangle.com/2026/11/13/massive-microsoft-outage-disrupts-businesses-government-agencies-worldwide
- Author: Maria Deutscher
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:00:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: microsoft, exchange online, microsoft teams, copilot 365, intune, workhorse group, maersk, euronext, downdetector, united states, uk, national pharmacy association
## Global outage impact
Microsoft's network glitch disrupted businesses and government agencies in over 70 countries.
## Outage timing
The outage began at 12:35 p.m. EST on Thursday and affected Microsoft Exchange Online.
## Key services impacted
Microsoft Teams and Copilot 365 features faced disruptions due to Exchange inbox data.
## Public sector effects
U.S. municipalities and UK pharmacies reported delays in services due to the outage.
## Recovery progress
Microsoft reported positive results after patching an upstream authentication module.
## Next steps
Microsoft plans to release a detailed technical report once all services are restored.
## Key takeaway

Microsoft's network glitch caused global business and government service outages affecting over 70 countries.