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Directions on Microsoft is an independent source of information for IT executives who need clarity about
Microsoft technologies, strategies, product roadmaps,
and licensing policies.
PRODUCT ROADMAPS
Microsoft product roadmaps all-in-one planning references summarize 100+ current and planned versions of Microsoft's most important enterprise products.
MICROSOFT LICENSING
We demystify Microsoft licensing programs to help you budget purchases and stay in compliance without overbuying.
Latest Roadmaps
2013 Microsoft Software Roadmaps
| Evaluating Office 365 Wes Miller Tuesday, 21 May 2013  |
| Office Web Apps to Receive Real-Time Collaboration Wes Miller Thursday, 16 May 2013 |
Latest Research
Strategic intelligence for key Microsoft products
| Windows Server 2012 Evaluation Guide Michael Cherry Thursday, 18 April 2013 This report outlines the changes to the key infrastructure ... |
| Windows 8 in the Enterprise Michael Cherry Tuesday, 20 November 2012 This report is designed for IT managers who want to ... |
Next TeleBriefing
Monthly webinars by Directions analysts with Q&A
| Visual Studio 2012 and .NET 4.5 Overview Rob Sanfilippo Thursday, 30 May 2013 |
Latest Licensing
Microsoft Volume & Product Licensing
| Licensing Windows Server and System Center Together at a Discount Curtis Browne Wednesday, 08 May 2013 |
| SharePoint 2013 Adds License Enforcement System Rob Horwitz Wednesday, 24 April 2013 |
Latest Updates
Stay current with focused news & analysis
| Microsoft to Sell Mediaroom Platform to Ericsson Wes Miller Friday, 19 April 2013 |
| Private Cloud Fast Track Program Updated to v3 Don Retallack Thursday, 18 April 2013 |
Latest Reorganizations
Track shifts in Microsoft exec. leadership
| Windows Chief Sinofsky Departs Rob Helm Wednesday, 28 November 2012 |
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