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Microsoft plans power plant on data centre site; How Intel is encouraging staff to take unpaid leave

The top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post

Microsoft plans private power plant on €900m data centre site

Concerns about constraints on Ireland’s energy grid prompt action by tech giant, with facility likely to add at least €100m to cost of Dublin project

The top women in tech: The leaders you need to know

While tech bros are going about trying to destroy society, there are plenty of women who are, thankfully, doing the opposite. Charlie Taylor and Emmet Ryan present a round-up of the top women in Irish tech

Microsoft asked state to prioritise data centres in event of fuel emergency

Newly released text messages show the tech giant asked the government to clarify that data centres would be protected in the event of fuel shortages

Art masterpieces collected by Paul G Allen come to Christies

Visionary collection of the co-founder of Microsoft features exceptional works from artists like Cezanne, Seurat, Van Gogh and Freud

Nearly half of Irish small firms hit by cyber attacks since 2019

Companies said the average cost of the breaches was €8,500

Microsoft exec says lengthening of working day is happening flexibly

Jared Spataro, corporate vice-president for modern work at the tech giant, was was speaking last week on a visit to its Dublin office

The Big Interview

‘The second supply chain revolution is only beginning, driven by data’ – David Warrick of Overhaul

Consumer behaviour has changed radically in the last few years and supply chains have struggled to adapt in a period of global flux – but there are new and better ways of doing things, says David Warrick of Overhaul

6,000 people take part in Microsoft training programme

The programme, called StepIn2Tech, is being run in collaboration with Fastrack into IT and aims to train 10,000 people

This Working Life: Finding the balance to make a success of new hybrid working practices

Employees show no desire to go back to pre-pandemic ways of working and businesses that take a positive and flexible approach to hybrid strategies are more likely to retain staff

Digital Ireland – Inclusive Recovery

Des Ryan, director of solutions at Microsoft Ireland, discusses the digital imperative and the need to combine investment in digital transformation and change with the right security solutions.

Crown jewel stays on the PS5, but Sony swallows a huge loss

The Japanese entertainment giant lost $18bn in value in just one day when Microsoft announced it was buying Activision-Blizzard, but Call of Duty will not be migrating to the Xbox

The Gadget Guru: Microsoft Surface Go 3, BenQ EX2710Q, Heavys

A new Microsoft Surface, a high-colour gaming monitor and some heavy duty headphones are reviewed this week

A whole new level: Why Microsoft is paying $68.7bn to acquire Activision-Blizzard

The gaming giant owns a series of popular franchises allowing Microsoft to attract more users to its Game Pass service

Nearly half of Irish businesses behind the curve on digital work practices — Microsoft study

The report found just under 30% of senior leaders said they are using digital technologies to grow their businesses

Microsoft calls for ‘Dublin-specific’ solutions to country’s power crisis

The US technology giant believes priority should be given to new data centres that are ‘real’ and ‘shovel-ready’

Tech’s the season to be jolly: The best devices to get this Christmas – if you can

Given the global shortage of chips, electronic products will be in greater demand than ever before during this festive season, so start your search for these gems immediately

Windows 11 is on the way, here’s what to expect

Skype is on the way out while your PC display is going to look more like your phone with the latest Microsoft upgrade

Opening up the Gates: how a tech legend’s feet of clay betrayed him

When Bill and Melinda Gates announced their intention to divorce after decades of marriage, the initial response was an outpouring of sympathy – but then the rumours and insinuations began to creep out

The Gadget Guru: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4; Glamdoll ring light; Bluvy

A brilliant new Microsoft laptop, a helpful light fixture for video calls and a Bluetooth bathroom entertainment system are reviewed by the Gadget Guru this week