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
July 16, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
The Human Side of Data Governance
We've all heard repeatedly about the importance of securing your data estate before implementing Copilots, agents and other AI components....
Blog
July 10, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Is Finally Nixing its Mesh Mixed-Reality Efforts
After being hailed by leadership as one of the keys to its metaverse strategy, Microsoft Mesh is being kicked to...
Podcast
June 26, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
SQL Server 2025 to Deliver AI Features and Lots More
Microsoft is set to release this fall SQL Server 2025, its first new version of its flagship database in three...
Blog
June 26, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Tries to Sweeten the Windows 11 Pot Ahead of Windows 10 Support Cut-Off
Microsoft is taking a multi-pronged approach to try to get more Windows 10 customers to move to Windows 11 before...
Video
Updated: June 26, 2025 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 11. SQL Server 2025 to Deliver AI Features and Lots More
Microsoft is set to release this fall SQL Server 2025, its first new version of its flagship database in three...
Blog
Updated: June 17, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Adds more Sovereign Cloud Options for European Customers
Microsoft is readying new Sovereign Cloud offerings to try to appease users fearful of the potential impact of U.S. political...
Video
Updated: June 11, 2025 · by Multiple Authors
Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 10. Microsoft Security Copilot: What You Need to Know.
Microsoft made Security Copilot generally available just over a year ago. Special guest Microsoft MVP Ru Campbell and Directions analyst...
Podcast
June 10, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Security Copilot: What You Need to Know
Microsoft made Security Copilot generally available just over a year ago. Special guest Microsoft MVP Ru Campbell and Directions analyst...
Blog
June 9, 2025 · by Mary Jo Foley
Microsoft Is Changing the Way It Delivers M365 Enterprise App Updates
Starting in July 2025, Microsoft is making some big changes to how and how often it will deliver feature updates...