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AutoExec Summary
A global IT software outage linked to cyber-security company Crowdstrike has caused chaos around the world, affecting thousands of businesses including banks, airlines, supermarkets, and fuel providers. The outage, reportedly the largest in history, is linked to Microsoft Azure network servers. Crowdstrike, a principal sponsor and data security provider for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, uses Falcon data analytics tools for processing data during testing and racing. Despite this, the outage does not impact Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, as they do not rely on the affected Microsoft Azure tools. The Mercedes Me online connectivity tools use third-party software products like Apache data services. Crowdstrike’s contribution to the Mercedes AMG F1 team’s sponsorship revenue is behind other brands like Petronas, Ineos, Puma, and IWC Schaffhausen. In 2021, the company contributed $US4 million to the team.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, Crowdstrike, Microsoft, Mercedes-AMG Petronas, Petronas, Ineos, Puma, IWC Schaffhausen.