Technology and Licensing Videos

The Directions on Microsoft analysts assess recent changes and key trends in Microsoft’s enterprise technology roadmap. We look back at the most impactful announcements of 2025 and make predictions about what will matter in 2026.

As similar AI strategies and non-exclusive partnerships proliferate, are there still reasons to choose Azure over AWS (or vice versa)? Duckbill’s Corey Quinn joins Directions’ Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley to debate the topic.

Site Updates – What’s New This Week? Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including: Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

Site Updates – What’s New This Week? Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including: Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

Site Updates – What’s New This Week? Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including: Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

There’s been lots going on with Exchange lately, ranging from feature retirements, to AI and security infusions, to a new subscription edition. Catch up on all the latest in this episode with special guest MVP and Redmond & Associates founder Tony Redmond, Directions analyst Rob Helm and Mary Jo Foley.

Organizations need to weigh when, how, and if it’s worth escalating during their Microsoft contract negotiation process. In this episode, Directions on Microsoft Senior Consultant Steve Kelley shares his dos, don’ts, (and a few war stories) with Mary Jo Foley.

Site Updates – What’s New This Week?

Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including:

• New Reports – covering key topics in security, cloud, and Microsoft services
• Roadmap Updates – what’s coming soon and what’s changed
• Fresh Content – new expert-led webinars, blogs, and podcast episodes you won’t want to miss.

Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

Site Updates – What’s New This Week?

Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including:

• New Reports – covering key topics in security, cloud, and Microsoft services
• Roadmap Updates – what’s coming soon and what’s changed
• Fresh Content – new expert-led webinars, blogs, and podcast episodes you won’t want to miss.

Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

Site Updates – What’s New This Week?

Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including:

• New Reports – covering key topics in security, cloud, and Microsoft services
• Roadmap Updates – what’s coming soon and what’s changed
• Fresh Content – new expert-led webinars, blogs, and podcast episodes you won’t want to miss.

Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!

PwC Principal James Farhat joins Directions analyst Barry Briggs and Mary Jo Foley to discuss early real-world wins and challenges around Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption.

Site Updates – What’s New This Week?

Catch up on everything new on our site! In this video, we highlight the latest updates including:

• New Reports – covering key topics in security, cloud, and Microsoft services
• Roadmap Updates – what’s coming soon and what’s changed
• Fresh Content – new expert-led webinars, blogs, and podcast episodes you won’t want to miss.

Stay up to date and make the most of your membership!