global it outage

Deep Dive Podcast: Global IT outage – Are we relying on too few big tech companies?

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Deep Dive Podcast: Global IT outage – Are we relying on too few big tech companies?

Here’s an excerpt from the podcast:  Steven Chia:From (a) technical point of view, did this also happen because there weren’t enough checks in place? (Don’t) we have to ensure that the system is working well, or whatever goes into the system is done in a way that does not allow things like that to happen? … Read more

Heathrow airport: Large number of cancelled and delayed flights due to Microsoft IT outage | Travel News | Travel

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Heathrow airport: Large number of cancelled and delayed flights due to Microsoft IT outage | Travel News | Travel

A global IT meltdown has hit this morning (July 19), causing chaos across various sectors airports, railways, the London Stock Exchange, media outlets, and even Heathrow Airport are in disarray. Would-be flyers have reported being loaded off planes at Heathrow Airport this morning. There are also major queues building up at Stansted and Gatwick as … Read more