Microsoft has announced that Ireland has been selected as a key location for Microsoft to invest in advancing its global AI innovation.
This investment will result in an additional 550 new highly skilled jobs at Microsoft Ireland over the next three to four years, across areas such as software engineering, applied sciences, product management, program management, data science, design, technical writing and analytics.
Last week, Taoiseach Simon Harris joined James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Corporate Vice-President of Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre, and IDA Ireland Chief Executive, Michael Lohan to make the announcement last week.
'AI Ecosystem'
"Not only does this highlight Ireland’s attractiveness as an investment destination, it also promises a significant boost for the AI ecosystem in Ireland," said Taoiseach Simon Harris.
"Fostering AI skills and advancing capabilities in the field are core to the government’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and this project will help develop new specialist skills and expertise, thereby positioning Ireland for further investment in this critical area.”
Investment
The investment will see Microsoft undertake significant industrial research into AI to develop critical, leading-edge technology in the area of AI and cyber security, which will then be made available to public and private sector organisations all around the world.
Multidisciplinary teams in the areas of Azure Networking & Infrastructure, Business & Industry Copilot, Customer Success Engineering and Cyber Security will be recruited to investigate technologies and the development AI infrastructure that is scalable, responsible, trusted and secure.
The new roles will ensure that Microsoft Ireland’s Engineering Hub will have end-to-end AI product development capabilities.
Furthermore, teams will seek to drive new applications for AI across multiple industries and create brand new AI-enabled product offerings and internal solutions for Microsoft, supporting the corporation’s strategic objective to be at the forefront of responsible AI development and cyber security.
'Profound Possibilities'
“AI is one of the most transformative technologies of our time - it will unlock profound possibilities for people, industry, and society," said James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre.
"At Microsoft, we are delighted to be at the forefront of the AI era – delivering safe, secure and ethical solutions to all industries that will accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare, education, infrastructure and more for the benefit of society as a whole."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
