EY Ireland has been announced as the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 for Ireland, highlighting the firm’s commitment to helping organisations harness technology for growth and innovation.
In a rapidly evolving digital economy, organisations face a critical challenge: how to embrace AI, data and cloud technologies responsibly while delivering measurable results.
Through its long-standing alliance with Microsoft, EY is enabling organisations to work smarter, make informed decisions, and achieve tangible outcomes.
The award recognises EY Ireland’s expertise in AI, cloud, and data engineering, as well as its success in helping big Irish organisations use Microsoft technologies to enhance their enterprise operations.
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It also reflects EY’s proven track record across the island of Ireland in delivering AI-enabled enterprise transformation from embedding Microsoft Azure AI and Copilot solutions to modernising IT estates, strengthening cybersecurity and driving measurable value realisation through AI-driven productivity and automation.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Ireland”, said Frank O’Keeffe, EY Ireland managing partner.
“This award is a testament to the powerful alliance between EY and Microsoft that combines innovation, deep engineering capability and strategic vision to help our clients unlock the full potential of AI and cloud. Together, we’re helping Ireland’s leading organisations to leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve their most complex challenges, accelerate digital transformation, harness innovation and to shape their future with confidence.”
EY Ireland was honoured among a field of top Microsoft partners worldwide who demonstrate excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
The annual Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices and AI innovation during the past year.
Celebrating the award, Catherine Doyle, Microsoft Ireland general manager, said: “Congratulations to EY Ireland on becoming the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 for Ireland. EY consistently shows exceptional leadership and innovation by using Microsoft’s AI and cloud technologies to drive digital transformation for organisations throughout the country.”
Clare Hillis, Microsoft Ireland partner lead, added: “EY’s dedication to delivering effective, secure, and scalable solutions is enabling our shared customers to increase productivity and achieve measurable business results. We look forward to continuing our partnership with EY, empowering Irish businesses to accomplish more and shape the future through the transformative power of AI.”
Healthcare Leading the Way
One sector where this impact is clear is healthcare. EY Ireland was also awarded the Microsoft Ireland Healthcare and Life Sciences Partner of the Year Award, in addition to being commended as a finalist at the global level, with judging influenced by EY’s work with St James’s Hospital on digital transformation within healthcare.
At St James’s Hospital in Dublin (Ireland’s largest public acute teaching hospital and a key partner of Trinity College Dublin), the EY Health and Life Sciences team worked with Microsoft to deliver a groundbreaking digital transformation.
Leveraging advanced AI and cloud technologies, the hospital achieved a seamless transition to Microsoft Azure with minimal downtime and successful project completion, establishing a robust foundation for future innovation.
“Our work with St James’s Hospital shows what’s possible when technology and the power of collaboration and innovation come together. By leveraging AI and cloud responsibly, we’re enabling a digital workforce. This helps healthcare providers deliver better outcomes for patients while improving efficiency across the system. This wasn’t just a technical upgrade; it was a step toward smarter healthcare,” said Paul Browne, EY Ireland partner and Cloud leader.
“Operating securely within Microsoft’s cloud, EY’s AI-powered Clinical Coding Assistan uses advanced language models to analyse clinical notes and recommend accurate medical codes. This innovation is a clear example of responsible AI delivering tangible, practical benefits”.
From Hospitals to Boardrooms
The transformation isn’t limited to healthcare. Irish enterprises across sectors are embracing AI to boost productivity and competitiveness.
A leading Irish plc in the taste and nutrition sector recently partnered with EY to implement Microsoft 365 Copilot, revolutionising how its teams work. Starting with a pilot, EY helped scale Copilot to a 2,000-user global roll-out across Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Through a people-first adoption strategy, EY facilitated this transformation by establishing a Champion Network, hosting innovation sessions, and delivering comprehensive training.
These initiatives empowered employees to embrace AI tools like M365 Copilot confidently, boosting productivity and engagement. Ongoing support ensured users could adapt to updates seamlessly, fostering sustained innovation and competitiveness.
As EY and Microsoft continue to collaborate, the focus remains on pioneering innovations that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to sustainable growth.
Together, they are enabling Irish enterprises to responsibly embrace AI, data, and cloud technologies, driving measurable business value, accelerating digital transformation, and strengthening Ireland’s economy.
The 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards were announced in advance of Microsoft Ignite, which takes place in San Francisco from November 18-21.
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