Microsoft Teams Faces Major Outages Amid Global Remote Work Surge
Microsoft Teams experiences significant downtime as millions of remote workers log on simultaneously due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Microsoft Teams suffers major outages as millions of workers around the world log in remotely following global office closures due to the coronavirus outbreak. The online collaboration tool faces severe strain as users attempt to transition to a new era of working from home.
Outage tracking service Downdetector shows massive spikes in complaints concerning Microsoft Teams at 9am GMT as the UK and European workforces come online, and again at 3pm GMT as much of the US signs in. Users report widespread downtime and connectivity issues throughout the day, preventing them from accessing essential messaging features.
Microsoft acknowledges the issues, stating that it investigates messaging-related functionality problems within the platform. This disruption occurs just two weeks after Microsoft announces free access to its teleconferencing suite to help businesses and schools continue operating during the global health crisis.