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
October 31, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Q1 FY’26 earnings: Cloud supply constraints to last through at least June 2026
Microsoft plans to continue its cloud-infrastructure spending spree to try to catch up with growing Azure and AI demands.
Podcast
October 29, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates: What You Need to Know
Cost isn't the only consideration when it comes to deploying ESUs. Directions on Microsoft analysts Jim Gaynor and Rob Helm...
Blog
October 3, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Windows 11 25H2: What’s in It for Enterprises
Microsoft has kicked off the staged rollout of Windows 11 25H2. Here's what enterprise customers can expect.
Blog
October 2, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Know Your Microsoft Execs: Meet Judson Althoff
Althoff, the newly minted CEO of Microsoft's Commercial Business, is arguably one of the most powerful execs at the company.
Blog
September 26, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Begins Rolling Out More Model and Agent Options for M365 Copilot and Beyond
Microsoft is making Anthropic’s Claude a new model option in Microsoft 365 Copilot. It also is starting to make good...
Podcast
September 19, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Contract Negotiation: Escalation Dos and Don’ts
Organizations need to weigh when, how, and if it's worth escalating during their Microsoft contract negotiation process. In this episode,...
Blog
September 10, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Is Fixing its Copilot Branding and Pricing (A Bit)
Microsoft is rebranding some of its previously separate Copilots, and plans to make at least three of them available for...