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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.

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00:25:14

Keeping Up with Teams Phone

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Think you know all about Microsoft's telephony services in Teams? In this episode, Directions analyst Jim Gaynor talks with Mary Jo Foley about the Teams Phone use cases, licensing requirements and more. Whether you're replacing your organization's phone system or looking for the best way to dial into a Teams meeting, Jim has you covered.

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00:27:23

Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series – Negotiation

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

In this fourth installment of a series covering Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Directions on Microsoft's director of advisory services and former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell shares his top tips and tricks for a successful EA negotiation.

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00:38:30

Fourteen Years of Microsoft Licensing Rule Changes:...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Directions analysts Rob Horwitz and Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about what they've learned about Microsoft licensing after delivering more than one hundred Licensing Boot Camps over the past fourteen years. You learn what’s changed – and what never seems to change – about Microsoft licensing programs and rules. You’ll also find out about upcoming changes and the implications for Microsoft customers.

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00:23:57

Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series – Analysis

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

In this third installment of a series covering Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Mary Jo Foley discusses the analysis phase of a successful EA negotiation with senior Directions on Microsoft negotiator Steve Kelley.

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00:29:36

How to Keep Up with Microsoft

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Microsoft's products, priorities, and strategies never stop changing. In this episode, Directions analyst and former Microsoft CTO for IT Barry Briggs interviews veteran Microsoft watcher and Directions editor in chief Mary Jo Foley about the strategy she’s used to track big shifts at Microsoft for more than 30 years.

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00:29:11

When Should You Walk Away from a Microsoft Product?

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

When Microsoft stops investing, you should, too. Mary Jo Foley talks with Directions on Microsoft analyst Wes Miller about how to know when it's time to walk away from Microsoft technologies. He also identifies key Microsoft technologies you may being using that are already on that list.

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00:21:02

Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series – Discovery...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

In this second installment of a multi-episode series covering Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Mary Jo Foley talks with Direction on Microsoft senior consultant Joshua Osborne about the EA negotiation discovery process -- what it is, why it matters, how best to do it and key mistakes to avoid.

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00:28:49

What is Microsoft Fabric?

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Microsoft is changing its data and analytics playbook with a new end-to-end platform called Microsoft Fabric. In this episode, Mary Jo Foley and analyst Andrew Snodgrass dissect Fabric to parse out what’s really new. They also discuss how Fabric will -- and won't -- change the way customers work with Microsoft business intelligence technologies.

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01:05:00

Microsoft Roadmap: What Was Hot in 2024 and Will...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Our panel of Directions on Microsoft analysts talk about the biggest Microsoft enterprise pain points for 2024 and predict what will be top-of-mind in 2025 in this recording of our annual update webinar.

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00:30:00

Microsoft Ignite 2024: What You Missed (and Didn't)

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Microsoft's Ignite 2024 conference focused heavily on all things AI. But that wasn't all. Directions analyst Wes Miller grills Mary Jo Foley about the announcements and non-announcements from Chicago.

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00:35:00

Behind Microsoft's AI Curtain

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Microsoft's intense focus on all things AI has resulted in noticeable security, quality and delivery issues with some of its key enterprise products and services. Directions analysts Jim Gaynor and Wes Miller share with Mary Jo Foley their insights on how Microsoft's new priorities have affected and may continue to impact its commercial customers.

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00:55:00

Deploying Windows -- You've Got Choices: A Directions...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/10/25

There's one year left before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. Directions analysts Michael Cherry, Jim Gaynor, and Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about the best paths forward for enterprises who want to stay safe and up-to-date.

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00:34:00

What's Top of Mind for CxOs?

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/10/14

CxOs are juggling more than just AI ROI these days. Security, cloud-computing costs, governance and more all are vying for attention and budgets. Directions analyst Barry Briggs and Mary Jo Foley talk about the latest technologies on which CxOs need to focus.

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00:24:00

Microsoft Picks Up the Premium Pace With Dynamics 365

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Microsoft is making more and more Dynamics 365 features available exclusively as part of pricey premium subscriptions. Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass and Mary Jo Foley talk through the implications of this shift for customers both now and in the longer term.

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00:35:00

Cutting Through Copilot Complexity

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/09/20

As Microsoft commences its 'Wave 2' Copilot push, it's becoming more challenging than ever to find clear answers about features, pricing and licensing. Fortunately, Directions analyst Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley have you covered with tips and resources to help with your evaluation of the growing family of Microsoft Copilots.

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00:51:00

Diving Into the Data: A Directions on Microsoft...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/08/27

When it comes to databases, Microsoft offers almost too many options for storing and analyzing all kinds of data. Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Rob Sanfilippo and Andrew Snodgrass talk with Mary Jo Foley about how customers can keep up with the growing set of Microsoft on-premises and cloud database offerings and figure out which solution best fits their particular needs.

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00:35:00

Stuck in a VMware Squeeze? You've Got Microsoft Options

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Broadcom's purchase of VMware late last year has left many customers in the lurch. Microsoft is making a play for the disenfranchised. Directions analysts Jim Gaynor and Wes Miller provide guidance with host Mary Jo Foley to help you navigate the potential technology and licensing minefields.

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00:37:00

Like It Or Not, The New Outlook Is Coming Soon

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Microsoft's new Outlook (and the on-premises Exchange Server SE release) are marching ahead. What do customers need to do now to prepare? Directions' Rob Helm, Jim Gaynor, and Mary Jo Foley share the very latest info and their insights on what's happening with these two key new products.

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00:50:00

Onboarding AI With ROI: A Directions on Microsoft...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/07/02

What should companies be doing to on-board AI in ways that generate a positive return on investment? Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Michael Cherry, and Rob Sanfilippo tackle some of the biggest AI-related compliance, legal, and implementation questions that we're getting from customers.

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00:26:00

Microsoft Customers: Your Security Strategy Needs an...

The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast ·

2024/06/12

After the U.S. Cyber Safety Board gave Microsoft a terrible report card, Microsoft reiterated its plans for a company-wide security overhaul. But what should its customers be doing? Directions analyst Michael Cherry and Mary Jo Foley offer guidance on steps organizations should take in light of Microsoft's recent security missteps.

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