The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast

Directions on Microsoft

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.

  1. 1일 전

    SQL Server Migrations: Tips to Help You Prepare

    SQL Server 2016 and 2017 are leaving Extended support in the not-too-distant future. Directions' analyst Andrew Snodgrass shares his preparation checklist in this episode with Mary Jo Foley.

    25분

  2. 1월 29일

    Three Smart Guys: Microsoft's 2026 Challenges

    In this inaugural episode of the TSG podcast, Directions' Barry Briggs, along with industry analysts George Gilbert and Peter O'Kelly, discuss Microsoft's strategies in AI and beyond for 2026.

    30분

  3. 1월 23일

    Microsoft Ignoring Your Org's Needs? We Have Some Tips for That

    Microsoft's one-pointed AI focus may be clouding what your company really wants and needs. Directions analyst Jim Gaynor shares with Mary Jo Foley some ideas for fighting back.

    24분

  4. 1월 8일

    What Microsoft's Recent M365 Bundling Moves Mean for You

    Microsoft is bundling more separately priced features with Microsoft 365 SKUs, making the imminent inevitability of an E7 less likely. Directions analyst Wes Miller talks through the details and customer impact with Mary Jo Foley.

    17분

  5. 2025. 12. 22.

    Microsoft Licensing and Negotiation: A Year in Review

    Directions on Microsoft's chief negotiator Dean Bedwell shares licensing and negotiation trends (along with a few tips) with Mary Jo Foley in our year-end wrap.

    20분

  6. 2025. 12. 16.

    Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas

    As Microsoft transitions more customers off Enterprise Agreements and onto MCAs, orgs need to be aware of some potentially costly changes they may incur. Directions' lead negotiator Dean Bedwell shares with Mary Jo Foley the biggest gotchas.

    22분

  7. 2025. 12. 10.

    Is Cloud Computing Becoming a Commodity?

    As similar AI strategies and non-exclusive partnerships proliferate, are there still reasons to choose Azure over AWS (or vice versa)? Duckbill's Corey Quinn joins Directions' Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley to debate the topic.

    22분

  8. 2025. 10. 29.

    Microsoft's Extended Security Updates: What You Need to Know

    Cost isn't the only consideration when it comes to deploying ESUs. Directions on Microsoft analysts Jim Gaynor and Rob Helm share guidance on migration, negotiation, and governance and other implications of ESUs with Mary Jo Foley.

    22분
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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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    Directions on Microsoft
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    2022년 - 2026년
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