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
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.
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...
Video
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...