Tesla Giga Berlin Quickly Resolves IT Problems from Global Windows Outage

On Friday, Tesla Giga Berlin, the electric vehicle maker's Model Y factory, experienced temporary disruptions due to a widespread IT outage caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike. The outage affected various industries worldwide, including airports, hospitals, media companies, and auto factories.

According to reports from Politico EU and rbb24, Tesla Germany confirmed that the IT outage partially impacted Model Y production at Giga Berlin. This was because the data necessary for vehicle production was stored in the cloud. However, Tesla assured that it was actively working on an internal solution and had no plans to send workers home for the day.

Within hours, Tesla Germany announced that the IT issues had been resolved around 2:45 pm local time. Model Y production was able to resume, and operations at Giga Berlin returned to normal. Unfortunately, the specifics of how Tesla resolved the IT problems were not disclosed.

Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz released a statement explaining that the IT outage was not a cyberattack but rather a result of a software update for Windows hosts. He further mentioned that Mac and Linux hosts were not affected. Crowdstrike identified and isolated the issue while deploying a fix to resolve it. Customers were directed to the support portal for updates, and Kurtz assured that the company's team was fully committed to the security and stability of Crowdstrike customers.

The incident highlights the vulnerability that global enterprises face when relying heavily on technology and cloud-based systems. Tesla's swift response in resolving the IT issues demonstrates its commitment to minimizing disruptions in production and maintaining operational efficiency.

As the impact of the global IT outage gradually subsides, it serves as a reminder for organizations to strengthen their IT infrastructure and ensure robust contingency plans are in place to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events.

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The efficient resolution of the IT problems at Tesla Giga Berlin is a testament to the company's commitment to overcoming challenges and maintaining seamless operations in the face of technological hurdles.