The Directions on Microsoft Briefing Podcast
Directions on MicrosoftWith 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 Mic... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||
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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.
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.
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 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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- Technical issues continue - episode restarts
The technical issues continue. I would really like to listen to this but each one spontaneously restarts at various times. A little podcast export QC would go a long way. Otherwise great content and knowledgeable voices here.
Apple Podcasts2Bsigrist
United States3 years ago - Well worth a listen
Learnt some very valuable information.
Apple Podcasts5@Harish2000
Australia3 years ago - Good Stuff
Always find out something I didn't know. Podcasts on Fabric and ChatGTP are outstanding.
Apple Podcasts5The Stoic's PorchUnited States3 years ago - Technical Issues?
The podcast seems good and interesting, except the two episodes I’ve listed suddenly restart at the beginning at least once while playback continues.
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Enterprise-focused discussions around Microsoft licensing, cloud strategies, and governance are the core throughlines. Episodes frequently explore pricing models, renewal tactics, and the evolving landscape from EA to MCA, with practical guidance for IT leaders, financial stakeholders, and legal teams coordinating across procurement, governance, and engineering. A standout feature is the regular involvement of veteran analysts and licensing experts who translate complex Microsoft programs into actionable steps for large organizations, often highlighting real-world renewal scenarios, practical negotiation tips, and the interplay between Azure, M365, and AI-enabled tooling.
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