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E172 'AI and the Changing Business Landscape' with Microsoft Ireland's COO Ronan Geraghty
19 Nov 2024
Today's guest is Ronan Geraghty, Subsidiary COO at Microsoft Ireland. , who are principal sponsors for next week's sixth annual AI Awards. In the episode, Ronan explores the monumental strides in technology and innovation taking place at Microsoft, as he delves into the transformative impact of AI initiatives, the expanding role of Microsoft in Ireland, and what's next for AI and its applications. Topics include: 0:00 Recent announcement of 550 new engineering jobs in Ireland 2:21 His role to drives strategy, AI and cloud innovation 3:33 How their foresight in AI investments drives industry leadership 4:51 How AI's rapid evolution fuels endless possibilities and innovation 6:43 Microsoft's role in showcasing real-world AI applications 9:36 Shifting from experimentation to scalable business transformation 12:02 How AI drives tangible business impact through optimized processes 13:46 Why AI success hinges on clear goals, leadership and adaptability 16:32 Leveraging Copilot as a coachable virtual teammate to optimize tasks 18:48 Enhancing skills, enabling creativity, productivity and personal growth with AI 20:54 Why security is the top priority, ensuring trust and safeguarding data 22:06 How AI is evolving to enhance collaboration and automate tasks
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