E104 Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland

Today’s guest is Kieran McCorry, National Technology Officer at Microsoft Ireland. Kieran has over 31 years' experience in the technology industry and is currently the National Technology Officer for Microsoft Ireland, where his role is to help Public Sector customers address their challenges, fully realize their opportunities, and pursue their national priorities. He is responsible for positioning Microsoft as the partner technology company of choice and engendering trust, technology vision, strategic alignment, business model, business practices, and policy approaches to Microsoft customers.  Topics include:

• How Generative AI fits into Microsoft's AI Strategy
• Examples of how they are using Generative AI at Microsoft
• Other exciting copilots such as GitHub
• Utilizing Generative AI from a business perspective
• Advice for businesses on embracing this technology
• The role of data privacy and regulation
• Where he sees AI evolving to in the near future