Millions of users hit hard by Microsoft glitch

It is the service sector that's hit hard

Microsoft working hard to rectify disruptions

Billionaire Elon Musk took a jab at Microsoft following a major disruption in the tech giant’s cloud services that caused widespread flight delays and impacted several businesses and banks globally. The outage has created significant chaos across various sectors, with airlines, companies, and financial institutions among the hardest hit.

Musk, known for his provocative and often humorous social media presence, posted a laughing emoji on a meme, mocking Microsoft amid the crisis. He didn’t stop there; in another post, Musk retweeted a cryptic tweet from 2021 where he playfully compared Microsoft to a fictitious business named “Macrohard.” The tweet read, “Macrohard >> Microsoft,” implying that even a non-existent company would be superior to Microsoft.

Macrohard >> Microsoft

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 25, 2021

The cloud service disruption has led to considerable inconvenience, particularly in the airline industry, causing flight delays and cancellations worldwide. Banks and businesses have also faced significant operational challenges due to the outage.

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Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is reportedly working to resolve it swiftly, though a detailed explanation for the disruption has yet to be provided.

Musk’s comments have added a layer of public scrutiny to the situation, highlighting the intense reliance on cloud services for modern operations. As the tech community awaits a resolution, Musk’s playful criticism underscores the competitive and often contentious nature of the tech industry.