EY Ireland has today been announced as the Microsoft Partner of the Year 2025 for Ireland. EY Ireland was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners worldwide who demonstrate excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
The award highlights EY Ireland’s strong capabilities in AI business and cloud solutions, its deep engineering and data expertise and its ability to help Ireland’s largest public and private sector organisations harness the power of Microsoft’s AI platforms, data solutions and cloud technologies to transform their enterprise operations.
The recognition 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.
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The annual Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices and AI innovation during the past year.
Commenting on the award EY Ireland Managing Partner Frank O’Keeffe said, “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Ireland. 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.”
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.”
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’ Hospital on digital transformation within healthcare.
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The 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which will be held in San Francisco from November 18-21.
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. “This year, our partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI platforms to deliver transformative solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation. The energy and ingenuity across our ecosystem continue to inspire us. The 2025 honourees exemplify what’s possible when technology and vision unite to empower customers around the world”
Additional details on the 2025 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog: https://aka.ms/2025POTYA_Announcement. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://aka.ms/2025POTYAWinnersFinalists
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