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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September 17, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft to Deliver M365 G7 for Government Users on Oct. 1Â
Microsoft 365 G7, its new high-end government cloud SKU, and Agent 365 will be available to GCC customers starting Oct....
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Updated: September 10, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
How and Why We Built an AI Assistant. Season 5. Episode 14.
Directions on Microsoft built its own AI Assistant to help with Microsoft technology and licensing queries. Analysts Barry Briggs and...
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Updated: September 1, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
How the Changing Cyber Landscape Affects Your Org. Season 5. Episode 13.
The cybersecurity landscape is changing rapidly thanks to AI and other shifting dynamics. Directions on Microsoft Advisor Kathryn Mihalich shares...
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July 30, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft: Expect Capacity Constraints, CapEx Acceleration to Continue
Microsoft continues to spend heavily on cloud and AI, but capacity constraints continue, as execs noted in their Q4 FY26...
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July 27, 2026 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft’s Latest Security Play: Project Perception
Microsoft is building a new cyberstack, with a homegrown security model option and variety of agents.
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Updated: July 9, 2026 · by Multiple Authors
Microsoft’s Fiscal 2027: What Enterprises Need to Know. Season 5. Episode 12.
Microsoft has established some high enterprise pricing and licensing hurdles going into its FY27. Directions' Advisory Services Director Lane Shelton...