Global Tech Outage Causes Widespread Disruptions Across Sectors

A global tech outage involving CrowdStrike and Microsoft impacted various sectors including airports, airlines, banks, media, healthcare, and logistics. Many institutions reported delays, disruptions in services, and operational halts, affecting international travel, financial systems, emergency services, and supply chains worldwide.

On Friday, a global tech outage traced back to issues at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and software giant Microsoft caused significant disruptions across multiple sectors. Operations at airports, airlines, banks, media outlets, and healthcare facilities were severely impacted, leading to delays and cancellations worldwide.

Major airlines such as Lufthansa and KLM suspended flights, while airports in Berlin, Lisbon, and London faced severe disruptions. U.S. carriers, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, also halted flights but later resumed operations.

The financial sector was not spared, with the London Stock Exchange and several major banks facing outages. Media outlets like Sky News and ABC experienced broadcast interruptions. Healthcare providers in the Netherlands, Australia, and the U.S. reported system failures, affecting patient services and record-keeping. Shipping and logistics companies like Maersk and FedEx also warned of delivery delays due to the outage.

(With inputs from agencies.)