Global technology outage disrupts flights at TF Green Airport, delays opening of DMV

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Rhode Island’s major airport, state agencies and hospitals were not … Read more

Worldwide IT outage disrupts local flights, businesses

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (WPRI/AP) — A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, including in Southern New England. Escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. The website DownDectector, which tracks user-reported … Read more