Microsoft outage disrupts Belgian SMEs, exposes digital dependency

A Microsoft outage is causing significant operational disruptions for Belgian SMEs, with Unizo reporting issues like inability to reach clients or sign contracts. The incident highlights the high digital dependency of businesses, as four out of five companies rely heavily on digital systems, yet only one in ten has a contingency plan for cyber incidents. The scope and root cause of the outage remain unclear, but it underscores systemic vulnerability to single-point failures.

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