Posted on 09/27/2023 12:25:10 PM PDT by dynachrome
Google translated:
"Dusseldorf. A malfunction in IT has large parts of the Volkswagen- Group paralyzed. The crisis team is convened, large parts of IT and production should be affected. Tapes are sometimes still, email communication does not work. The cause is currently unknown.
According to the Handelsblatt, the problem is not limited to Germany alone. Accordingly, locations worldwide are affected. The complete scope of the disruption is not yet apparent, especially since some countries are currently not producing due to the time difference, VW says. The disruption continued on Wednesday evening.
Factories from other group brands are also affected Previously, a spokesman had confirmed to the Handelsblatt a „ IT malfunction of network components at the Wolfsburg location “. The disruption has existed since 12.30 p.m. There are implications for the vehicle-producing plants.
In Germany, in addition to the VW locations in Wolfsburg, Emden, Dresden, Osnabrück and Zwickau, the factories of other group brands are also to be affected, including Audi. An Audi spokeswoman has now confirmed this to the dpa news agency. The scope is still being examined."
(Excerpt) Read more at handelsblatt.com ...
btt or CIA
LOL. Try "production lines are down."
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