Japanese workers return to fax machines during ongoing Microsoft 365 outage

Japanese employees are returning to using fax machines as Microsoft 365 experiences a prolonged outage, according to the Japan Times. The disruption, which has persisted for nearly a full day, has left businesses unable to access Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, forcing them to reschedule meetings and delay work. Despite some employees calling for an early weekend, others see potential in analog methods, with one user declaring, "We're going full analog!"

Microsoft's server glitch has left 78% of Japanese companies reliant on their digital infrastructure unable to operate normally. While the company has noted encouraging progress in Europe and improving conditions in America, intermittent issues may persist for some users. Microsoft has also denied speculation that the outage was the result of a cybersecurity breach, impacting sectors such as UK healthcare, business, travel, and transport.