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
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Updated: March 12, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 5. What We Know (and Don’t) About M365 E7?
Beyond the known price tag and release date, there are still a lot of E7 unknowns. Directions' Advisory Services Director...
Blog
March 9, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
M365 E7 to Launch May 1 for $99 Per User Per Month
In addition to launching an AI-centric M365 E7, Microsoft also is adding a 'Copilot Cowork' feature that it built with...
Blog
March 2, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft 365 E7: A New Agent-Centered Subscription Plan Expected Soon
Microsoft's new highest-end M365 plan is looking like more than just an AI-enabled superset of E5.
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Updated: February 27, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 4. Microsoft 365 Copilot Licensing: 5 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...
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...