พอดคาสท์ Directions On Microsoft ชั้นนำ (2025)

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Get Ready for Microsoft's Coming Licensing Changes 19:00

11d ago19:00

19:00

Starting Nov. 1, Microsoft is dropping the programmatic discounts that were baked into its volume-licensing agreements. But price hikes are just one of the resulting fallouts for which enterprises need to prepare immediately, as Directions' lead negotiator Dean Bedwell details in this episode with Mary Jo Foley.…

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Is No-Code Really Dead? 23:00

29d ago23:00

23:00

Is there still a place for no/low-code tools like those in Microsoft's Power Platform with the rise of generative AI and GitHub Copilot? The New Stack's news editor Darryl Taft joins Directions Rob Sanfilippo and Mary Jo Foley to debate the topic.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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The Human Side of Data Governance 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

We've all heard repeatedly about the importance of securing your data estate before implementing Copilots, agents and other AI components. Directions analyst Barry Briggs talks with Mary Jo Foley about what needs to happen among execs, IT and employees on for data governance to really work.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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SQL Server 2025 to Deliver AI Features and Lots More 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Microsoft is set to release this fall SQL Server 2025, its first new version of its flagship database in three years. Special guest, Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Andrew Brust and Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass detail the AI, performance and other top SQL Server 2025 features in this episode with Mary Jo Foley.…

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Microsoft Security Copilot: What You Need to Know 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

Microsoft made Security Copilot generally available just over a year ago. Special guest Microsoft MVP Ru Campbell and Directions analyst Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about the ways this marquee copilot is evolving, in terms of packaging, pricing and licensing — and what customers interested in it should and shouldn't be doing.…

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat vs. OpenAI's ChatGPT: How to Choose 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

So many AI chat products; so little time. Directions on Microsoft's newest analyst David Berry shares his insights with Mary Jo Foley on how enterprise customers should evaluate Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat vs. ChatGPT (and Microsoft 365 Copilot itself).โดย Mary Jo Foley

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What's Going on With Windows 23:00

4M ago23:00

23:00

With less than six months left until Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft, Windows users have a lot of uncertainties and a rapidly evolving landscape to navigate. Directions analyst Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley talk about what -- and what not -- to expect in the coming months.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft: A Look Back From Inside 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

This year marks Microsoft's 50th anniversary and several of the Directions analysts were part of the company's history. Barry Briggs, Michael Cherry, and Rob Sanfilippo share some ringside-seat insights with Mary Jo Foley from their years working across different teams and times at Microsoft.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Understanding Microsoft's AI Strategy 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

Microsoft's repositioning of itself as an AI company has major implications for customers in terms of how you plan, buy, license and manage Microsoft products. Directions analyst Barry Briggs discusses with Mary Jo Foley what enterprises really need to know about Microsoft's AI strategy.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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The Growing Risks of Staying On-Premises 22:00

6M ago22:00

22:00

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.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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The New Face of Shadow IT: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 48:00

6M ago48:00

48:00

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.…

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How to Save Money with Azure Reservations 18:00

6M ago18:00

18:00

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.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Support: You've Got More Options Than You Think 29:00

7M ago29:00

29:00

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.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Azure Local: What's New, What's Next 24:00

7M ago24:00

24:00

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.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Roadmap: What Was Hot in 2024 and Will Matter in 2025 1:05:00

8M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Our panel of Directions on Microsoft analysts talk about the biggest Microsoft enterprise pain points for 2024 and predict what will be top-of-mind in 2025 in this recording of our annual update webinar.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Ignite 2024: What You Missed (and Didn't) 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

Microsoft's Ignite 2024 conference focused heavily on all things AI. But that wasn't all. Directions analyst Wes Miller grills Mary Jo Foley about the announcements and non-announcements from Chicago.โดย Wes Miller

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Behind Microsoft's AI Curtain 35:00

8M ago35:00

35:00

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 share with Mary Jo Foley their insights on how Microsoft's new priorities have affected and may continue to impact its commercial customers.…

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Deploying Windows — You've Got Choices: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 55:00

8M ago55:00

55:00

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.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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What's Top of Mind for CxOs? 34:00

8M ago34:00

34:00

CxOs are juggling more than just AI ROI these days. Security, cloud-computing costs, governance and more all are vying for attention and budgets. Directions analyst Barry Briggs and Mary Jo Foley talk about the latest technologies on which CxOs need to focus.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Picks Up the Premium Pace With Dynamics 365 24:00

8M ago24:00

24:00

Microsoft is making more and more Dynamics 365 features available exclusively as part of pricey premium subscriptions. Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass and Mary Jo Foley talk through the implications of this shift for customers both now and in the longer term.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Cutting Through Copilot Complexity 35:00

8M ago35:00

35:00

As Microsoft commences its 'Wave 2' Copilot push, it's becoming more challenging than ever to find clear answers about features, pricing and licensing. Fortunately, Directions analyst Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley have you covered with tips and resources to help with your evaluation of the growing family of Microsoft Copilots.…

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Diving Into the Data: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 51:00

8M ago51:00

51:00

When it comes to databases, Microsoft offers almost too many options for storing and analyzing all kinds of data. Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Rob Sanfilippo and Andrew Snodgrass talk with Mary Jo Foley about how customers can keep up with the growing set of Microsoft on-premises and cloud database offerings and figure out which solution best …

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Stuck in a VMware Squeeze? You've Got Microsoft Options 35:00

8M ago35:00

35:00

Broadcom's purchase of VMware late last year has left many customers in the lurch. Microsoft is making a play for the disenfranchised. Directions analysts Jim Gaynor and Wes Miller provide guidance with host Mary Jo Foley to help you navigate the potential technology and licensing minefields.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Like It Or Not, The New Outlook Is Coming Soon 37:00

8M ago37:00

37:00

Microsoft's new Outlook (and the on-premises Exchange Server SE release) are marching ahead. What do customers need to do now to prepare? Directions' Rob Helm, Jim Gaynor, and Mary Jo Foley share the very latest info and their insights on what's happening with these two key new products.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Onboarding AI With ROI: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 50:00

8M ago50:00

50:00

What should companies be doing to on-board AI in ways that generate a positive return on investment? Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Michael Cherry, and Rob Sanfilippo tackle some of the biggest AI-related compliance, legal, and implementation questions that we're getting from customers.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Customers: Your Security Strategy Needs an Overhaul, Too 26:00

8M ago26:00

26:00

After the U.S. Cyber Safety Board gave Microsoft a terrible report card, Microsoft reiterated its plans for a company-wide security overhaul. But what should its customers be doing? Directions analyst Michael Cherry and Mary Jo Foley offer guidance on steps organizations should take in light of Microsoft's recent security missteps.…

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Bootcamp and Build Debrief 30:30

8M ago30:30

30:30

Directions on Microsoft's latest licensing bootcamp AND Microsoft's Build 2024 developer conference? analyst Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley have you covered. We talk about the highs, lows and lessons learned from both events.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Understanding Microsoft's Edge-Computing Strategy 20:00

8M ago20:00

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Microsoft's edge-computing strategy has been shifting in some subtle and not-so-subtle ways. In the evolving AI era, edge computing will become even more central for customers, partners and Microsoft itself. Directions analyst Barry Briggs and Mary Jo Foley dissect Microsoft's evolving edge-computing plans and tactics in this episode.…

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More Microsoft End-of-Life Meteors Appear on the Horizon 30:30

8M ago30:30

30:30

There's a new wave of end-of-life Microsoft product meteors coming for your organization. Directions on Microsoft analyst Joshua Trupin talks with Mary Jo Foley about what to watch out for in 2025 and beyond, including new, pricey, Pay As You Go options -- and how customers can try to blunt the impact.…

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Windows Server 2025: What you need to know 30:00

8M ago30:00

30:00

Windows Server is back! Directions on Microsoft analyst Jim Gaynor and Mary Jo Foley delve into the new features and capabilities coming with Windows Server 2025 worth knowing about, including new Active Directory and security features, GPU partitioning for Hyper-V, hotpatching – and the Azure services you need to use them.…

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Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp Lessons Learned 26:00

8M ago26:00

26:00

Mary Jo Foley interviews veteran Directions analyst Wes Miller, who shares surprising insights gained teaching customers how to navigate the Microsoft licensing maze for more than a decade. From over-licensing and under-licensing to underestimating Microsoft's revenue drive, you’ll learn the important do’s and don’ts of effective Microsoft licensin…

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Cloud Repatriation! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

Directions analysts Jim Gaynor, Rob Sanfilippo and Andrew Snodgrass debate when, how, and why customers might want to move some (or even all) of their workloads and apps from the cloud back to on-premises.โดย Andrew Snodgrass

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What's on the Azure Roadmap 28:12

8M ago28:12

28:12

Directions on Microsoft analyst Rob Sanfilippo talks with Mary Jo Foley about how the Directions' twice-yearly Azure roadmap comes together. The two compare notes on the latest Azure trends and hot buttons. Plus, Rob takes the Azure codename challenge (and loses).โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Subscriptions! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 52:05

8M ago52:05

52:05

Directions analysts Michael Cherry, Jim Gaynor, and Wes Miller dive into how subscriptions have transformed Microsoft business model and what it means for Microsoft customers, both now and in the future.โดย Wes Miller

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Thinking about Data 39:54

8M ago39:54

39:54

Directions analysts Barry Briggs and Andrew Snodgrass talk with Mary Jo about the hype and the reality surrounding database systems this episode of the Directions podcast. Are organizations any closer to harnessing the power of data now than before? What works and what doesn't when it comes to data-management strategies?…

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Copilots! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 55:18

8M ago55:18

55:18

In our first Brainstorm episode, Mary Jo Foley, Andy Snodgrass, Rob Sanfilippo, and Barry Briggs discuss the avalanche of Copilots announced by Microsoft, whether they’ll live up to the marketing hype, and what they mean to enterprises and to enterprise users.โดย Rob Sanfilippo

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast – Levers 21:32

8M ago21:32

21:32

In the last episode of the Directions on Microsoft EA podcast series, Mary Jo Foley quizzes former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell about common Microsoft negotiation traps customers should avoid and the negotiation levers they can apply to optimize their EA renewal outcomes.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft Roadmap: What was hot in 2023 and will matter in 2024 1:10:41

8M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Our panel of Directions on Microsoft analysts talk enterprise product and licensing hot buttons for 2023 and what will be top-of-mind in 2024 -- and answer customer questions.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Executive Focus: Microsoft's Seismic Shift to AI 30:46

8M ago30:46

30:46

After years of promoting "Cloud, Cloud, Cloud," Microsoft has shifted to "AI, AI, AI." Mary Jo and former Microsoft CTO Barry Briggs put Microsoft’s big bet on AI into perspective by comparing it to its other strategic initiatives – past, present, and future.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series – Discounts and Concessions 26:13

8M ago26:13

26:13

In episode five of the Directions on Microsoft EA Negotiation podcast series, Mary Jo Foley talks with former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell about the top pricing, business, and legal concessions every Microsoft customer should ask for and the best way to negotiate for them.โดย Mary Jo Foley

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