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Microsoft’s outage affected services at Eastleigh and Fareham councils, including Eastleigh’s email access and Fareham’s phone lines, the Daily Echo reports. Both councils directed people to alternative ways to get in touch.
Why it mattersHampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King said Outlook was largely affected, while Teams, SharePoint and frontline care systems continued working. He said the council was gradually coming back online. For residents, the useful distinction is between disrupted contact and services still operating. If an urgent enquiry is involved, check the council’s current contact options rather than relying on email.
Discuss: Should councils be expected to maintain a reliable non-cloud route for essential public services, even when the disruption is at a major technology provider?
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