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Microsoft outage: What exactly went wrong disrupting services explained here!

Millions of Windows computers experienced system crashes on July 19 due to a faulty sensor configuration update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The update, released at 9.30 a.m. India time, caused blue screen errors (BSOD) but was fixed by 10.57 a.m. The incident impacted systems running Falcon sensor for Windows version 7.11 and above.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
US issues warning on Microsoft outage, Nadella says working to bring systems back online

The US cybersecurity agency CISA has warned about phishing and malicious activity following a Microsoft outage. Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said efforts are underway to restore systems globally. The outage, related to CrowdStrike Falcon content update, has impacted Windows 10 and later systems. CISA urges caution against phishing emails.

  • Saturday, 20 July 2024
Microsoft outage hits worldwide
Aware of issue, anticipate a resolution is forthcoming: Microsoft on global outage

A global outage, caused by a third-party software update, affected Windows devices and disrupted airline operations, forcing manual check-ins. Microsoft expects a resolution soon. Key Indian institutions like SBI and NSE were unaffected. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the NIC network remains intact.

  • Friday, 19 July 2024
Bhubaneswar Airport
Microsoft global outage severely hampers flight services at Bhubaneswar airport

A Microsoft global outage has disrupted flight services at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, affecting airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, Vistara, and SpiceJet. The outage, linked to a recent CrowdStrike update, also impacted sectors worldwide. Manual check-ins are causing delays at the airport.

  • Friday, 19 July 2024
Shaheena Attarwala's inspiring journey from Mumbai slum to high-paying Microsoft job
Shaheena Attarwala's inspiring journey from Mumbai slum to high-paying Microsoft job

She is among the few students from India who have got a respectable job in Microsoft. Today, she holds the position of Product Design Manager at Microsoft.

  • Friday, 29 March 2024
Bill Gates In Odisha, Reviews Development Works In Bhubaneswar slum
Bill Gates In Odisha, Reviews Development Works In Bhubaneswar slum

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday reviewed many programmes undertaken in the capital city in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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  • Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to visit Odisha on February 28 
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to visit Odisha on February 28 

Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is scheduled to visit Odisha on February 28. During his stay, he will review how the Krushi Samiksha Kendra at Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar is functioning.

  • Monday, 26 February 2024
AI skilling for 11K Indian innovators, startups, youth; Microsoft, iCreate, IT ministry join hands
AI skilling for 11K Indian innovators, startups, youth; Microsoft, iCreate, IT ministry join hands

On completion, the participants will receive globally recognised certifications from Microsoft, providing a boost to their employability and career progression.

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft, Meta and Google among 20 tech firms pledge to curb deepfakes during global elections

More than four billion people in over 40 countries will vote this year.

  • Saturday, 17 February 2024
Girl dumps boyfriend after getting job in Microsoft
Girl dumps boyfriend after getting job in Microsoft, goes on date with colleague in new company

At the end, he writes, ‘Stay single bro’ and ends the chat. The chat between the two friends has started a debate on relationships these days.

  • Friday, 16 February 2024
Microsoft Mesh unveiled
Microsoft Mesh unveiled: Empower your workforce with avatars, immersive 3D meetings

Microsoft introduces 'Mesh' in Teams, offering 3D meeting spaces in the emerging Metaverse. Customizable avatars, spatial audio, and a free trial for immersive experiences. Monthly plans available.

  • Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Satya Nadella spotlights Rabbit R1
Satya Nadella spotlights Rabbit R1 as pioneering future of agent-centric operating systems in IoT

Tech companies, like Rabbit R1, aim to replace smartphones with AI-powered devices. Microsoft CEO Nadella praises Rabbit R1's breakthrough presentation, foreseeing a more intuitive app-free experience.

  • Saturday, 20 January 2024
former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for advanced AI research

In another dramatic development, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Monday announced the company is hiring former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman to pursue its advanced AI research.

  • Monday, 20 November 2023
Microsoft engineer quits Rs 80L job to start flower farming, now earns in crores
Microsoft engineer quits Rs 80L job to start flower farming, now earns in crores

After completing his education and working with Microsoft UK at a package of Rs 80 lakh, Abhinav returned to India in 2014

  • Saturday, 04 November 2023
Microsoft, Accenture to empower 13 Indian social impact startups
Microsoft, Accenture to empower 13 Indian social impact start-ups

The programme will also support the startups with testing and validating proofs-of-concept, reimagining the impact of their solutions through design thinking sessions, access to the latest technologies and guidance from experts at Microsoft and Accenture.

  • Wednesday, 31 May 2023
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