Les services SAAQ se rétablissent après panne informatique
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 9:20 am
After an exasperating IT meltdown that left many frustrated and appointments in limbo, the SAAQ is finally back on track—albeit with extended hours. Officials assure frustrated drivers that normalcy is returning, though the system’s sense of humor remains as glitchy as ever.
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«Le ministère n’a pas les outils de gouvernance et de gestion adéquats», admet Gilles Bélanger.
Elle élargira ses heures d’ouverture dans les jours à venir pour reprendre les rendez-vous annulés.
Les services informatiques de la Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) reprenaient progressivement, jeudi matin, à la suite d’une panne qui a paralysé ses activités pendant plus d’une journée.
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