Episode 1022 The Great CrowdStrike Debacle: A Lesson in Resilience

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you are. This is Murray Stewart, your host and presenter, bringing you episode 1022 of Blind Magic right here in Alice Springs. Join us as we delve into the historic events of July 19, 2024, when a software update from CrowdStrike to Microsoft went catastrophically wrong, leading to widespread disruptions across various sectors.

Despite the chaos, Murray offers a refreshing perspective, emphasizing the interconnectedness of our world through the internet and the opportunities that arise from adversity. Drawing parallels with natural disasters and their aftermaths, he highlights the resilience and ingenuity of the IT industry in quickly restoring normalcy and working towards a more secure future.

Tune in to explore how disasters pave the way for innovation and improvement, and why optimism is our best response to such challenges. This episode of Blind Magic Communications Production is a testament to human resilience and the relentless pursuit of a better, safer world.