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Avoid Overspending on GitHub Copilot With Governance and Training
August 16, 2026
GitHub Copilot’s billing scheme employs a Per-User license plus metered usage based on what a...more
Cut Service Consumption Costs with Pre-Purchase Plans
August 7, 2026
There are now four Pre-Purchase Plans that provide savings over PAYG on consumption-based services, such...more
The Microsoftification of GitHub
Updated: November 30, 2025
Microsoft organizational changes suggest that GitHub will receive more direct Microsoft control and oversight. The...more
GitHub Agent HQ Brings Agent Governance, Third-Party Support
Updated: November 17, 2025
Microsoft delivered GitHub Agent HQ in Oct. 2025, bringing a unified platform for developer agents...more
Podcasts
Microsoft’s Evolving AI Strategy: New Clues from Build
June 11, 2026
· Season - 5 · Episode - 10 · Duration - 27m Is No-Code Really Dead?August 8, 2025
· Season - 4 · Episode - 13 · Duration - 23mBlog
June 16, 2026
Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork Gets Model Choice Plus Usage-Based Billing
by Mary Jo Foley
June 2, 2026
Build 2026: Microsoft Pushes the Agent Envelope with Android Devices, New Windows PCs
by Mary Jo Foley
April 30, 2026
Microsoft’s Q3 FY26 Take-Aways: Consumption Pricing Is Coming Sooner Rather Than Later
by Mary Jo Foley