A glitch in Microsoft’s collaboration hub leaves businesses scrambling, spotlighting ongoing reliability concerns.

In a blow to workplaces everywhere, Microsoft Teams, the go-to platform for millions, has hit a snag, leaving users unable to share files. Microsoft swiftly acknowledged the issue on X, assuring frantic users that its team is racing to fix the problem. For countless employees relying on Teams to collaborate seamlessly, the outage has thrown a wrench into daily operations, forcing them to find clunky workarounds or pause critical tasks.

This isn’t the first time Microsoft’s services have faltered. Recent months have seen a string of outages, from authentication token mishaps to search and calendar glitches in Teams and Exchange Online. Each incident chips away at the trust businesses place in Microsoft’s cloud empire, raising eyebrows about  the tech giant’s ability to keep its systems running smoothly. Despite Microsoft’s promise of robust cloud solutions, these recurring hiccups leave users stranded, questioning the reliability of tools they depend on.

Microsoft shared an issue ID, “TM1055900,” for admins to track updates, but offered no quick fixes, leaving users to wait anxiously. As teams pivot to emails or other platforms, the outage underscores the human toll of tech failures—frustrated workers, delayed projects, and strained deadlines. Microsoft’s challenge now is not just restoring service but rebuilding confidence in its digital backbone.