With Microsoft’s repositioning of itself as an AI company, Directions analyst Barry Briggs discusses with Mary Jo Foley what enterprises really need to know about Microsoft’s AI strategy.
While some customers just cannot let go of their on-premises Microsoft products — for legitimate and not-so-valid reasons — the risks of running software on-prem are growing. Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass talks with Mary Jo Foley about on-premises realities and provides some recommendations.
Whether you appreciate it, tolerate it, or want to stamp it out, Shadow IT is not going anywhere. Is this necessarily a bad thing? Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Greg DeMichillie and Rob Sanfilippo share with Mary Jo Foley their ideas for managing and channeling Shadow IT in this roundtable discussion.
Azure Reservations is one of the best ways enterprises can save money on their Microsoft contracts. But, as Directions’ Wes Miller explains to Mary Jo Foley, you need to know the gotchas before you jump in.
Copilots. LLMs. Models. Nearly everything coming out of Microsoft today revolves around AI—new technology, groundbreaking innovations, and a wave of new products and services. But is there a clear strategy behind it all? Barry Briggs from Directions on Microsoft, the world’s leading independent analysis firm covering Microsoft, takes a deep dive into the company’s AI…
Microsoft’s Unified Support plan is not beloved by many enterprises. US Cloud VP Mike Jones provides the latest on the plan, plus some support tips and tricks in this conversation with Directions’ Mary Jo Foley.
Microsoft’s Azure Local falls in the uncanny valley between on-prem and cloud. Our newest analyst Greg DeMichillie shares his recommendations with Mary Jo Foley on what customers should (and shouldn’t yet) do with this technology.
In this series, Rob Horwitz explains core concepts to help you navigate the complex world of Microsoft licensing. If you’re involved in contract negotiation, IT procurement, Software Asset Management, or selecting or deploying Microsoft products, this video series is designed for you. This episode in the Microsoft Licensing Basics series will cover: Units of Measure.
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 2024 and make predictions about what will matter in 2025.
Microsoft’s intense focus on all things AI has resulted in noticeable security, quality and delivery issues with some of its key enterprise products and services. Directions analysts Jim Gaynor and Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about the impact on enterprises.
There’s one year left before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. Directions analysts Michael Cherry, Jim Gaynor, and Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about the best paths forward for enterprises who want to stay safe and up-to-date.