Major tech outages in 2024 affected millions globally, highlighting the need for resilient systems.

In 2024, major tech outages affected millions globally, with Facebook's March 5th outage impacting 11.1 million users, followed by CrowdStrike's July outage affecting 8.5 million. In Africa and the Middle East, Microsoft 365, Facebook, and Telkom had significant outages, reflecting the reliance on technology and the need for resilient systems. South African telecom providers like Telkom also experienced notable disruptions. Downdetector noted a roughly equal number of local and international outages in the region, highlighting the interconnected nature of tech services.

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