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time-keeping servers
Coverage of time-keeping servers in the Nexus archive.
- The Telstra outage is a stark reminder of the widespread effects of single system failures
A Telstra mobile outage lasting nearly five hours disrupted train services, traffic lights, Eftpos payments, and electric vehicle charging across Australia. The issue stemmed from time-keeping servers, according to Telstra CFO Michael Ackland, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure reliant on connectivity.