July 19th 2024.
Last night was not a great time to be working in the technology, banking, or airport industries as a major outage hit Microsoft computers globally. But it wasn't just those fields that were affected - the rest of the country also felt the impact of this massive outage. From Friday night shopping to commutes and even sports games, the disruption was widespread.
People across the country were feeling the effects of this outage in various ways. Supermarkets were thrown into chaos as some checkouts were unable to process payments. This caused long lines and some stores and gas stations even had to close early. And it wasn't just retail that was affected - major banks like Commbank, ANZ, and Westpac were also forced to close their doors.
For those who were hoping to order takeaway, they may have been met with frustration as food delivery apps like UberEats and Doordash were experiencing outages as well. These could have been caused by the payment systems being affected by the overall IT outage. It seemed like no industry was safe from the disruption.
In Melbourne, the AFL match between Essendon and Adelaide was delayed as stadium staff worked to figure out how to process fans' tickets. Eventually, a temporary solution was found and club members were able to enter the stadium. Meanwhile, in the NRL, the game between the Raiders and Warriors was able to start on time.
But not everyone was affected in the same way. While some people were stuck dealing with the chaos caused by the IT outage, others were able to continue with their evening plans without any issues. However, even they may have noticed some disruptions, such as crowded train stations and delayed rides.
It's clear that this was a major event that had a widespread impact on various industries and individuals across the country. Whether it was long lines at supermarkets, closed banks, or delayed sports games, the effects of this IT outage were felt by many. Let's hope that measures will be taken to prevent something like this from happening again in the future.
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