Microsoft Azure Outage Disrupts 365, Teams, Store, and Entra Services
Microsoft Azure users faced significant disruptions on Wednesday. These issues affected core services, particularly the Azure Portal and operations based in East US. Affected platforms included Microsoft 365, Teams, Store, and Entra services.
Extent of the Disruptions
The outage was substantial, with Downdetector reporting over 890 incident reports from users experiencing issues. Many complained about deteriorated performance across essential Microsoft productivity tools.
Official Response
In response to the outage, the Azure Support account acknowledged the problems. They stated, “We’re investigating an issue impacting Azure Front Door services. Customers may experience intermittent request failures or latency.”
Key Affected Services
- Azure Portal
- Microsoft 365
- Teams
- Microsoft Store
- Entra services
Customers are advised to stay informed by following official updates from Microsoft regarding the resolution of these issues. As the investigation continues, users should prepare for potential intermittent service interruptions.
