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The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

Hosted by Directions on Microsoft

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Episodes

40

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

With more than 30 years of experience covering Microsoft, Directions on Microsoft provides unique perspectives about the shifts in Microsoft technologies, roadmaps and licensing policies that matter most to enterprise-size companies. Twice each month industry veteran Mary Jo Foley interviews a different Directions analyst for informed insights and advice to help you derive full value from your Microsoft investments.

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40 recent
October 1, 2026Episode 1629 min

What Are Microsoft Enterprise Customers Thinking?

Microsoft enterprise customers have a lot on their minds. At Directions' latest Licensing Bootcamp, we got an earful. Analyst Wes Miller tells Mary Jo Foley all about it.

September 17, 2026Episode 1529 min

Uncovering the Hidden Costs of M365 Copilot

Cowork consumption costs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to rapidly expanding M365 Copilot costs. Directions analyst David Berry lays out the potential gotchas in this episode with Mary Jo Foley.

September 10, 2026Episode 1429 min

How and Why We Built an AI Assistant

Directions on Microsoft built its own AI Assistant to help with Microsoft technology and licensing queries. Analysts Barry Briggs and Andrew Snodgrass share experiences and lessons learned with Mary Jo Foley.

August 27, 2026Episode 1320 min

How the Changing Cyber Landscape Affects Your Org

The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly thanks to AI and other shifting dynamics. Directions on Microsoft Advisor Kathryn Mihalich shares her tips with Mary Jo Foley on what executives need to know to make the best technology and licensing decisions.

July 9, 2026Episode 1230 min

Microsoft's FY27: What Enterprises Need to Know

Microsoft has established some high enterprise pricing and licensing hurdles going into its FY27. Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton talks with Mary Jo Foley about the obstacles and potential opportunities.

June 25, 2026Episode 1126 min

What You Need to Know Before You Sign a Microsoft MEO

The Multiple Equivalent Offer is not the deal it may seem. Directions' analyst Steve Kelley shares tips with Mary Jo Foley to help orgs make a MEO work more to their advantage.

June 11, 2026Episode 1027 min

Microsoft's Evolving AI Strategy: New Clues from Build

Directions analyst David Berry sifts through the AI strategy announcements from Microsoft Build and discusses with Mary Jo Foley the potential impact on enterprises customers.

June 11, 2026Episode 545 min

Three Smart Guys: Too Big to Flail?

Directions' Barry Briggs and industry analysts George Gilbert and Peter O'Kelly outline the implications of a new computing architecture anchored by an intelligent client.

May 21, 2026Episode 921 min

Tips for Dealing with Azure Consumption Constraints and Hidden M365 Costs

Are you being hit with Azure consumption constraints and/or skyrocketing M365 costs in your Azure bill? Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton shares with Mary Jo Foley his tips and advice on how to handle these issues.

April 23, 2026Episode 821 min

Microsoft 365 E7: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes

Microsoft is launching E7 and Agent 365 on May 1. Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton shares with Mary Jo Foley the latest on what customers should know before they dive in.

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