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Updated: January 12, 2026 Directions Atlas. What’s New? December 16 – 31

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Updated: January 9, 2026 Looking Ahead to 2026: ​Microsoft’s (and Your) Challenges

With AI, Microsoft is making the biggest bet in its history — a move many are comparing to the Industrial Revolution. 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for Microsoft AI, the tech industry, and everyone who depends on Microsoft products. From Copilot to enterprise AI adoption, these decisions will define competitive advantage…

Updated: January 8, 2026 Directions Podcast. Season 5. Episode 1. What Microsoft’s Recent M365 Bundling Moves Mean for You

Microsoft is bundling more separately priced features with Microsoft 365 SKUs, making the imminent inevitability of an E7 less likely. Directions analyst Wes Miller talks through the details and customer impact with Mary Jo Foley.

Updated: December 22, 2025 Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 21. Microsoft Licensing and Negotiation: A Year in Review

Directions on Microsoft’s chief negotiator Dean Bedwell shares licensing and negotiation trends (along with a few tips) with Mary Jo Foley in our year-end wrap.

Updated: December 18, 2025 Directions Atlas. What’s New? December 1 – 15

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Updated: December 17, 2025 Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 20. Moving From EA to MCA? Watch Out for These Gotchas

As Microsoft transitions more customers off Enterprise Agreements and onto MCAs, orgs need to be aware of some potentially costly changes they may incur. Directions’ lead negotiator Dean Bedwell shares with Mary Jo Foley the biggest gotchas.

Updated: December 12, 2025 Microsoft Roadmap Update: What’s New, What’s Next.

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.

Updated: December 11, 2025 Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 19. Is Cloud Computing Becoming a Commodity?

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.

Updated: December 5, 2025 Directions Atlas. What’s New? November 16 – 30

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Updated: November 19, 2025 Directions Atlas. What’s New? November 1 – 15

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Updated: November 4, 2025 Directions Atlas. What’s New? October 17 – 31

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Updated: October 26, 2025 Directions Podcast. Season 4. Episode 17. What’s Happening with Microsoft Exchange?

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.