Japanese workers return to fax machines during ongoing Microsoft 365 outage — 'We're going full analog' say workers forced to ditch PDFs
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Japanese workers are using fax machines due to a nearly 24-hour Microsoft 365 outage affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot.Summary
A Microsoft 365 outage lasting nearly 24 hours has forced Japanese workers to revert to analog methods, including fax machines, as reported by the Japan Times. Businesses relying on Microsoft 365 are unable to access Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, leading to error messages, blank screens, and disrupted workflows. Some employees have been told to stay home or given minimal tasks, highlighting a rare break from Japan's workaholic culture.
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