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Building AI Skills for an Inclusive Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future. In transforming how we live our daily lives – from receiving medical treatment and consuming news, to how we approach learning – AI is more powerful, prevalent and impactful than ever before. That was one of the key takeaways from the second annual John […]

Microsoft Soundscape App Launches in Ireland

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 […]

Lessons from healthcare in Ireland for the Public Sector

Collaborating with the ESRI to better understand the potential impact of digital solutions in Irish healthcare.  On 23 June 2021, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Microsoft Ireland released a new research report that details the potential impact of digital solutions in healthcare, with a specific look at experiences in Ireland within the Health Service Executive (HSE).  Perhaps the […]

Microsoft Ireland Alliance for Good Launches to Find Technological Solutions to Societal Issues

Collaborating with Industry Partners to Innovate for Social Good After six months of learning, researching, working and fun together, I am delighted to share the outcomes of some great work that Microsoft has been involved with here in Ireland. I am incredibly proud of what’s been achieved by this community and I’m excited about the […]

Avanade Ireland Named Country Partner of the Year 2021

Microsoft Partners Make More Possible for Irish Organisations Our valued partner ecosystem in Ireland has seen one of the most transformative years, supporting our customers during unprecedented times. Adapting to new ways of working for employees and businesses accelerated this year, whereby the support and collaboration of our partner ecosystem was more evident than ever, […]

Developments In Healthcare Information Systems in Ireland and Internationally

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Microsoft Ireland have just released a new research report  that details the potential impact of digital solutions in healthcare, with a specific look at experiences in Ireland within the Health Service Executive (HSE). The following is a summary of the research report: The report found two significant […]

Advancing a Digital Healthcare Future for Ireland

As we continue to emerge from the Covid-19 emergency, we can easily look back over the past year and see how our health service’s information and technology systems were massively challenged. But despite – or perhaps as a result of – these challenges, our Health Service Executive (HSE) transformed their adoption of technology at unprecedented […]

What lies Beneath the Surface of innovative educators like David Pollard

For busy business leaders and educators like David Pollard, Design Thinking Lecturer at UCD Innovation, the technology they use is imperative to their success. I have always found people like David really inspirational as his story shows that there’s not always one route to the career you want. While he didn’t always know where he […]

Microsoft lies Beneath the Surface of an innovative Irish business ApisProtect

ApisProtect, co-founded by Cork native Dr Fiona Edwards Murphy, brings the power of advanced sensors and AI (Artificial Intelligence)  to beekeepers around the world.   ApisProtect uses cutting-edge science, engineering, and advanced business processes to bring honey bee-saving technology to every corner of the globe. This Irish company has built an innovative system involving sensors, […]

What lies Beneath the Surface of a creativity-led business like Izzy Wheels

Izzy Wheels, a business which designs wheel covers for wheelchair users, was founded by Galway sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane. Izzy, who was born with Spina Bifida, finds freedom in her wheelchair but felt it never expressed her personality—until her sister Ailbhe began using her talents in art and design to create colourful wheelchair covers […]

Connecting Rural Communities Through Microsoft Airband

As communities across Ireland have adapted to a world increasingly shaped by COVID-19, we have all seen first-hand how important broadband connectivity and access to technology have become. From enabling remote working and learning, to rolling out virtual social services and accelerating the shift to ecommerce, a fast and reliable internet connection is underpinning our […]

AI Ireland Podcast Series

Microsoft is delighted to team up with AI Ireland – awarded top 10 AI podcast, to bring you a series of discussions from business owners, academics and thought leaders on how they are innovating using AI. Episode 1 In episode 1 we are joined by Pat O’ Connor MD and Co-Founder of VRAI, Bibhas Bhattacharya […]