Microsoft email outages persist

Microsoft claimed to have fixed an Exchange outage this morning but has now confirmed further issues with Outlook

Details have emerged of further problems with Microsoft's email services, with users reporting issues with Microsoft Outlook.

Microsoft previously claimed issues with is Exchange Online service had been resolved, but users continued reporting problems on social media - prompting Microsoft to confirm further errors.

Microsoft's heath website is currently reporting a good service with OneDrive and Yammer, but says it is aware of problem with Outlook that means "users may be unable to send or receive emails".

"We're analysing diagnostics to understand the root cause and establish a fix," it added.

Microsoft has also now confirmed the issue on Twitter.

Users on outage tracker Down Today are claiming Microsoft has advised them that the problem could persist for as long as 48 hours.

In a statement sent to CRN Microsoft said: "Intermittent connectivity is affecting customers in some European countries, which we are working to resolve as soon as possible."

CRN will update this story when more information becomes available.