Microsoft outage disrupts Belgian SMEs, Unizo reports

A global Microsoft outage is disrupting many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Belgium, according to business organization Unizo, which reports significant operational difficulties. Unizo highlights severe problems for independent workers and SMEs, including an inability to contact clients or sign contracts. The organization notes that half of Belgian SMEs depend on digital services like Microsoft's to continue their operations. Only one in ten SMEs has an emergency plan for cyber incidents, prompting Unizo to urge better preparation. The outage, affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot, began Thursday evening and impacted users across 74 countries.