Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass describes Power BI Clients as tools and methods for accessing Power BI reports. Watch this video to understand your Power BI Client options and the advantages and drawbacks of each.
In this video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass discusses your two hosting options for Power BI reports: on-premises hosting or hybrid hosting with on-premises connected to the cloud. He explains the advantages and disadvantages of each and provides valuable advice on how to choose between them.
Power BI Dataflows are a method for sharing query logic for others to use. In this video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains the fundamentals of Power BI Dataflows and the specific scenarios they support.
Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains Power BI Datamarts, an Azure SQL Database controlled by Power BI that reduces the complexity of traditional data marts. Watch this video to understand the strategic significance of Power BI Datamarts in less than four minutes.
Former Microsoft Deal Desk executive and current head of Directions advisory services Dean Bedwell shares insights gained over decades negotiating against—and more recently on behalf of—Microsoft’s largest enterprise customers, including proven strategies and tactics for optimizing your EA renewal. He also discusses common negotiation pitfalls you should avoid.
All versions of Exchange Server and Skype for Business leave support in Oct. 2025, and Microsoft’s plans for “subscription editions” leave a small window for customers to upgrade and stay supported. Will you be ready? Rob Helm and Jim Gaynor explain Microsoft’s plans, discuss your options, and take your questions.
March 20, 2025 Available to All
Microsoft negotiation expert Gus Volpe describes the four phases of successful EA negotiations and how to structure your project plan to optimize the results of your EA renewal.
A “mass extinction” of client software and services leaving support in 2025-2026 will trigger many migrations to new Windows and Office versions. Michael Cherry and Rob Helm explain and take questions on migration and deployment options.
January 23, 2025Rob Horwitz reviews your options to apply your Windows Server and SQL Server core licenses, and Windows Enterprise and Office suite user/device licenses, to service provider-hosted workloads.
August 22, 2024Windows 10 leaves support in Oct. 2025. Now is a good time to evaluate and optimize deployment of the Windows client OS for your organization. In this Webinar, Directions analyst Michael Cherry helps you rethink the role of the Windows client and address important questions.
September 26, 2024Wes Miller and Rob Sanfilippo distill the key Copilot offerings Directions has identified and highlight key features offered by each of them.
October 24, 2024Rob Sanfilippo updates you on the latest GitHub innovations and licensing details.
November 21, 2024