Generative AI in Ireland 2024 – Trends and Insights

Generative AI adoption rates are on the rise in workplaces according to our latest report, in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin AI is a defining technology of our time, comparable to the advent of the light bulb or the printing press, and will transform and augment how we work, create, and collaborate. Generative AI, as […]

Kieran McCorry

National Technology Officer

Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape in Ireland: 2023 Insights and Actions

In the fast-evolving cyber landscape in Ireland, organisations are susceptible and vulnerable to attack, as highlighted by our new ‘Cybersecurity Trends in Ireland 2023’ report. This exploration of the experiences of c-suite executives operating in Ireland delves into the nuanced realm of cybersecurity trends in 2023, shedding light on prevalent challenges, emerging technologies, and the […]

Kieran McCorry

National Technology Officer

Empowering Equal Access to STEM

As our digital economy evolves, new and emerging technologies continue to generate opportunities for communities, individuals, and businesses across the country. The potential of these technologies can only be unlocked, if everyone, everywhere has the skills to do so. Unfortunately, there remain significant imbalances in STEM in Ireland. According to the Higher Education Authority, 43% […]

James O’Connor

Vice President of Microsoft International Operations

Skilling Up Ireland for an AI future

AI offers huge potential to empower workers, people and communities across Ireland – but only if everyone, everywhere has the skills to use it. That’s why today, 27th October 2023, we’re proud to be joined by Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary TD to launch our new national AI […]

James O’Connor

Vice President of Microsoft International Operations

Accelerating the Reach of Microsoft Dream Space to Students in Rural Ireland

Today marks a very special day for Microsoft Ireland as we host our first ever Microsoft Dream Space Showcase at our campus in Leopardstown, Dublin. Over 300 students from 13 schools and seven clubs in rural Ireland gathered at One Microsoft Place for the inaugural Microsoft Dream Space Showcase to demonstrate the many ways in […]

James O’Connor

Vice President of Microsoft International Operations

Microsoft Ireland Work Trend Index 2023

Our 2023 Work Trend Index, which surveys almost 700 workers across all sectors in Ireland, answers some key questions that leaders should be asking themselves right now – about employee expectations, productivity pressure points, effectiveness of hybrid working policies, and how leaders are showing up during a time of sustained change. Engaging employees in this […]

Anne Sheehan

General Manager of Microsoft Ireland

Supporting the decarbonisation of Ireland’s energy grid

At Microsoft, we’re committed to becoming carbon negative by 2030 and to working with Government to accelerate Ireland’s journey to a net-zero future. A key aspect of that journey is accelerating the decarbonisation of the energy sector by bringing new green energy onto the electricity grid. That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with  Statkraft, […]

Eoin Doherty

Cloud Operations + Innovation EMEA Regional Leader