Mary Jo Foley is the Editor in Chief at Directions on Microsoft. Before joining Directions, Mary Jo has worked as a technology journalist for 40+ years and has focused on covering Microsoft exclusively for the majority of her career.
Mary Jo holds a B.A. in communications from Simmons College and an M.A. from George Washington University in public policy.
Latest Content by Mary Jo Foley
Podcast
February 19, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing: Five Things You Need to Know
Whether you're still on the fence or in the midst of deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot, you'll want to make sure...
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Updated: February 12, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 3. SQL Server Migrations: Tips to Help You Prepare
SQL Server 2016 and 2017 are leaving Extended support in the not-too-distant future. Directions' analyst Andrew Snodgrass shares his preparation...
Blog
February 11, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Windows 11 26H1: Why It’s A Nothing-Burger for Enterprises
Unless your company is planning to implement new Arm or other ‘select new silicon’-based devices this year, Windows 11 26H2...
Blog
January 29, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Claims 15 Million Paid M365 Copilot Seats
Microsoft's Azure and M365 businesses continue to grow, but real-world adoption of key AI assets seemingly lags.
Video
Updated: January 27, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 2. Microsoft Ignoring Your Needs? We Have Some Tips for That
Microsoft's one-pointed AI focus may be clouding what your company really wants and needs. Directions analyst Jim Gaynor shares with...
Podcast
January 23, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Ignoring Your Needs? We Have Some Tips for That
Microsoft's one-pointed AI focus may be clouding what your company really wants and needs. Directions analyst Jim Gaynor shares with...
Podcast
January 8, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
What Microsoft’s Recent M365 Bundling Moves Mean for You
Microsoft is bundling more separately priced features with Microsoft 365 SKUs, making the imminent inevitability of an E7 less likely....
Video
Updated: January 8, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 1. What Microsoft’s Recent M365 Bundling Moves Mean for You
Microsoft is bundling more separately priced features with Microsoft 365 SKUs, making the imminent inevitability of an E7 less likely....