IT outage disrupts global business

A computer software update has wreaked havoc around the world disrupting businesses and government services. Airports, banks, media outlets and hospitals are among those severely affected. We will speak to people who have been affected by the outage. Our Tech reporter will also respond to audience questions and explain what caused the outage.

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(Photo: Mass IT outage hits companies and infrastructure around the world, Bangkok, Thailand. Jul 19, 2024. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)