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The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
Hosted by Directions on Microsoft · EN
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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Tips for Dealing with Azure Consumption Constraints and Hidden M365 Costs
4d ago00:21:00Summary readyAre 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.
SummaryMicrosoft 365 E7: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes
Apr 2300:21:00Summary readyMicrosoft 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.
SummaryThree Smart Guys: Can AI Save Collaboration Software?
Apr 1500:34:00Summary readyAfter 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.
SummaryThinking Realistically About Digital Sovereignty
Apr 900:23:00Summary readyMicrosoft has several digital sovereignty offerings, but are they right -- and realistic -- for your org? Directions' analyst Greg DeMichillie shares his thoughts with Mary Jo Foley.
SummaryTips and Tricks For Your Next EA Renewal
Apr 200:28:00Summary readyIt is possible to make your next Enterprise Agreement renewal less painful and more advantageous to your org. Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton shares with Mary Jo Foley key strategies that can help.
SummaryThree Smart Guys: Is Office Dead?
Mar 2600:34:00Summary readyDirections' Barry Briggs and industry analysts George Gilbert and Peter O'Kelly discuss if and how AI could be making Microsoft's core Office apps more replaceable.
SummaryWhat We Know (and Don't) About M365 E7
Mar 1200:25:00Summary readyBeyond the known price tag and release date, there are still a lot of E7 unknowns. Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton shares his E7 educated guesses and customer advice with Mary Jo Foley.
SummaryThree Smart Guys: It's All About the Data
Mar 400:33:00Summary readyDirections' Barry Briggs and industry analysts George Gilbert and Peter O'Kelly discuss how AI’s dependence on data is reshaping Microsoft’s enterprise strategy.
SummaryMicrosoft 365 Copilot Licensing: Five Things You Need to Know
Feb 1900:37:00Summary readyWhether you're still on the fence or in the midst of deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot, you'll want to make sure you know these five things about M365 Copilot licensing. Directions' Rob Horwitz digs into the details with Mary Jo Foley in this episode.
SummarySQL Server Migrations: Tips to Help You Prepare
Feb 1200:25:00Summary readySQL 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.
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