Cyber● Elevated41m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 12:54 AM
Microsoft outage shows French businesses' dependence on digital tools: 'We were all in the same boat'
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · Western Europe
The US tech giant's service disruption, which lasted from Thursday evening, November 12, until midday Friday, ultimately had a limited impact, but it showed how few companies have a backup plan.
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