Microsoft's Evolving AI Strategy: New Clues from Build
11/06/2026 | 27 mins.
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.
Three Smart Guys: Too Big to Flail?
11/06/2026 | 45 mins.
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.
Tips for Dealing with Azure Consumption Constraints and Hidden M365 Costs
21/05/2026 | 21 mins.
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.
Microsoft 365 E7: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes
23/04/2026 | 21 mins.
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.
Three Smart Guys: Can AI Save Collaboration Software?
15/04/2026 | 34 mins.
After decades of incremental change, collaboration software is at an inflection point, and AI could have a big influence on where it goes next, as the 'Three Smart Guys' team discusses.
About The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
About The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
About The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
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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