Episodes

  • What You Need to Know Before You Sign a Microsoft MEO

    What You Need to Know Before You Sign a Microsoft MEO
    Jun 25 2026
    The Multiple Equivalent Offer is not the deal it may seem. Directions' analyst Steve Kelley shares tips with Mary Jo Foley to help orgs make a MEO work more to their advantage.
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • Microsoft's Evolving AI Strategy: New Clues from Build

    Microsoft's Evolving AI Strategy: New Clues from Build
    Jun 11 2026
    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.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • Three Smart Guys: Too Big to Flail?

    Three Smart Guys: Too Big to Flail?
    Jun 11 2026
    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.
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • Tips for Dealing with Azure Consumption Constraints and Hidden M365 Costs

    Tips for Dealing with Azure Consumption Constraints and Hidden M365 Costs
    May 21 2026
    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.
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Microsoft 365 E7: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes

    Microsoft 365 E7: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes
    Apr 23 2026
    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.
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Three Smart Guys: Can AI Save Collaboration Software?

    Three Smart Guys: Can AI Save Collaboration Software?
    Apr 15 2026
    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.
    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • Thinking Realistically About Digital Sovereignty

    Thinking Realistically About Digital Sovereignty
    Apr 9 2026
    Microsoft 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.
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • Tips and Tricks For Your Next EA Renewal

    Tips and Tricks For Your Next EA Renewal
    Apr 2 2026
    It 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.
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins