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Get the latest news, features, and opinion on American tech multinational Microsoft, which has bases in Dublin and Belfast

Courts Service boss fears collapse of IT system

Organisation faces years of ‘scraping around for money’ to support out of date system

By Mark HilliardWed Nov 25 2015 - 16:55

Microsoft unveils new data plan to tackle US internet spying

Tech giant comes up with radical new regime to ringfence European data

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 07:47

Microsoft unveils expansion for Dublin data centre

Company has invested significant sum in its Irish facilities

By Ciara O'BrienTue Nov 10 2015 - 14:04

Markets fall as poor numbers from China sour sentiment

Kingspan bucks trend in Dublin after reporting positive quarterly figures

By Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Nov 09 2015 - 18:31

Firms will struggle to stay tech fit

Yearly research reports predict cull of players as innovation speeds up and broadens scope

By Steve LohrMon Nov 09 2015 - 10:30

Ukrainians visit Web Summit with eyes to an Odessa tech hub

Vibrant Black Sea port of Odessa aims to become regional IT hub

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Nov 09 2015 - 08:57

Web Summit attendees head west for the Sligo surf

Surf Summit weekend event included talks from local and international surf champions

By Marese McDonaghSun Nov 08 2015 - 18:02

Accidental engineer morphs into a top executive at Microsoft

Peggy Johnson is a big fan of actual ‘face time’ and met several Irish start-ups at the Dublin Web Summit

By Úna McCaffreyFri Nov 06 2015 - 07:30

Web Log: Microsoft OneDrive backpedals on unlimited storage

The free OneDrive offering was 15GB and will now drop to 5GB

By Ciara O'BrienThu Nov 05 2015 - 01:00

Oracle tech business looks set to remain overwhelmingly dominant

After years of aggressive acquisitions, the company is huge, with more than 130,000 employees worldwide

By Karlin LillingtonThu Oct 29 2015 - 01:02

Tech enthusiasts to head to first National Digital Week in Skibbereen

Event to look at challenges and opportunities associated with digital technologies

By Charlie TaylorTue Oct 27 2015 - 01:10

Blue-chips lead the way after good news from China, ECB

Iseq’s stalwarts drive index forwardby 1.7% as European shares rise

By Mark PaulFri Oct 23 2015 - 21:57

Facebook jumps to over $100 a share

Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune has risen $9.1bn in 2015

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 21:44

Cloud services bolster Microsoft results, shares soar

Tech giant reports better-than-expected results but Windows sales to PC makers fall 6%

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 07:55

Alphabet, formerly Google, sets share buyback,

Shares of Alphabet up almost 9% in after-hours trading to $741, easily a record

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 07:28

President discovers reach of GAA in Seattle high school

On visit to Microsoft Higgins emphasises importance of technology giant to Ireland

By Fiona GartlandThu Oct 22 2015 - 22:49

Higgins calls for dignity for migrants during US visit

President visits Seattle on first part of eight day trip to American west coast

By Fiona GartlandThu Oct 22 2015 - 07:29

Michael Dell outlines reasons for ‘dream combination’ with EMC

Dell founder tells annual conference he is ‘completely committed’ to group’s success

By Ciara O'BrienWed Oct 21 2015 - 20:47

Yahoo signs ad pact with Google; earnings and revenue miss

Shares down 1.6% in after-hours trading after Yahoo announces lower revenues

Wed Oct 21 2015 - 08:03

All eyes on bid for EMC as Dell kicks off annual conference

Firm says it remains committed to hardware market

By Ciara O'BrienWed Oct 21 2015 - 02:15

Building begins on Microsoft super campus in Leopardstown

Project will support up to 2,100 jobs and is expected to be completed in May 2017

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 20:44

Bono: a marketing genius and the world’s greatest popular communicator

Bono’s (RED) has raised $300m the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Its mix of celebrities and corporations redefined corporate social responsibility

By Danny RogersTue Oct 20 2015 - 12:12

Odessa’s odd couple aim to spark Ukraine reforms

Mikheil Saakashvili and ex-Microsoft executive Sasha Borovik confront power brokers

By Daniel McLaughlinMon Oct 19 2015 - 01:00

Tech Tools: Microsoft Surface Book takes aim at MacBook Air

Can Microsoft’s multitasker depose Apple?

By Ciara O'BrienThu Oct 15 2015 - 13:00

Wishful thinking guiding privacy policies after Schrems ruling

Many of the 4,500 companies that relied on Safe Harbour are left a in a legal quandary

By Karlin LillingtonThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00

NetSuite’s Dublin data centre will be its largest outside the US

Irish base is first move in cloud-based software company’s European expansion

By Karlin LillingtonMon Oct 12 2015 - 08:00

Travel Gear: simplifying life

Keeping track of belongings, the anti-smartphone and an inflight organiser

By Tom KellySat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00

Data centre investments to top €3.7bn

Report estimates increase in data centres will lead to 18% rise in demand for electricity

By Charlie TaylorThu Oct 08 2015 - 05:30

Microsoft introduces first laptop as it targets Apple and Google

Company aims to boost demand for Windows 10 operating system

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 20:48

Ireland could collect more corporation tax under new plan

OECD director says double-Irish is over but that does not mean Ireland will lose business

By Colm KeenaMon Oct 05 2015 - 13:10

Market rally loses pace on economic reports

Economic reports reinforced the sense of uncertainty at opening of quarter’s trading

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 01:06

Microsoft, Google stand down in patent battles

Companies say agreement puts an end to whole series of court fights

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 10:00

Will virtual reality become a real thing in 2016?

Oculus Rift, Vive, Samsung’s Gear and Microsoft’s HoloLens – here come the headsets

By Ciara O'BrienThu Oct 01 2015 - 07:15

Net Results: Business awards are great inspirers – and levellers

Congratulations to every company with the pluck to place itself under scrutiny of judges

By Karlin LillingtonThu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

Can Jack Dorsey lead two tech companies?

Dorsey, chief executive of Square, is also in the running for the Twitter top job

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 13:58

Calls and emails: 10 things to know to avoid scam artists

Gardaí warn ‘vishing’ scams are on the rise with reports of victims losing thousands

By Conor PopeSun Sept 27 2015 - 11:47

Tech Tools: Apple iPad Pro

iPad Pro may be taking aim at Microsoft’s Surface

By Ciara O'BrienThu Sept 24 2015 - 13:00

EU-US data-sharing contradicts protection rules and breaches privacy

European Court of Justice delivers landmark assessment ahead of full ruling

By Derek ScallyWed Sept 23 2015 - 09:15

President Xi wheels out 15 top CEOs for US visit

Phalanx of top corporate leaders will be mix of state and private sector companies

By Clifford CoonanTue Sept 22 2015 - 04:00

State to move on multinationals’ disclosure of tax data

Measures aimed at ensuring companies disclose more information to authorities

By Colm KeenaTue Sept 22 2015 - 01:00

Skype working to fix glitch stopping people making calls

Video service users report problems with online status and group chat messages

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 19:13

Tensions simmer as China’s president Xi visits Obama in the US

Both sides emphasise positives of relationship but establishing rapport will be difficult

By Clifford CoonanMon Sept 21 2015 - 18:35

ECJ adviser to give opinion on Facebook case on Wednesday

Adviser to determine if Irish regulators are bound by EU Safe Harbour agreement

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 14:04

Microsoft and Google top Irish exporters list

Kerry Group ranks number one in food and drink sector with exports of €5.2 billion

By Pamela NewenhamMon Sept 21 2015 - 08:03

Tech conference rents cruise ship to house attendees

Stripe co-founder John Collison to speak at Salesforce.com’s Dreamforce conference

By Pamela NewenhamTue Sept 15 2015 - 07:50

Time for another revolution in smartphone technology

iPhone made things simple but the plethora of apps has made them complicated again

By Chris HornMon Sept 14 2015 - 07:00

Making Microsoft hand over Irish emails could start ‘firestorm’

US government seeks access to address in Dublin as part of narcotics investigation

By Simon CarswellWed Sept 09 2015 - 21:04

Apple to unveil upgraded TV on Wednesday

The upgrade will expand Apple TV’s uses in gaming, including a redesigned remote control with a touch pad that can double as a game controller

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 12:17

Donald Clarke: Pity the rich and their wealth of first-world problems

‘I’m betting people like me are immune to this class of wealth-generated depression’

By Donald ClarkeSat Sept 05 2015 - 01:00

Vast array of modern conveniences becoming essential to students’ lives

A range of devices can help ease the load of a busy college life

By Ciara O'BrienThu Sept 03 2015 - 05:45

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