James O’Connor

The journey to net zero cannot be achieved without the decarbonisation of the electricity grid and the development of zero carbon energy sources such as wind and solar energy. That’s why it’s so critical that Government, industry and the energy sector work together to help accelerate the shift to renewable energy. During her visit to […]

Microsoft’s Dream Space to provide almost 1million students with the opportunity to develop their digital skills   Four years ago, Microsoft Ireland set out on a journey to help open the eyes and minds of young people to the endless possibilities offered by technology. At that time, we recognised how critical digital skills would be […]

A mentored pathway to a career in the digital economy A little over one year ago, Microsoft Ireland sat down with our long-standing NGO partner, Fastrack to IT (FIT), to discuss how we could support people who were experiencing unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic to upskill or reskill in order to secure new employment […]

As someone who has watched with great satisfaction as the Microsoft Dream Space journey has evolved and grown over the last four years, it was a moment of pride and excitement for me, as I’m sure it was for many of my colleagues across Microsoft Ireland, to tune into the final of the Ireland’s Future […]

Over the past year, technology has played a critical role in assisting us in the performance of everyday tasks from working to learning and communicating with family and friends. But for people living with additional needs, assistive technology – from mobility aids and voice recognition programs to adaptive switches and countless other devices – can […]