Mary Jo Foley
@maryjofoley.bsky.social
Microsoft reporter, craft beer fan, owned by SorachiAce the cat
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I think this is the first official mention of Windows 11, version 25H2. Yay for enablement packages!
Get ready for Windows 11, version 25H2 - Windows IT Pro Blog
Ready for the next feature update? Windows 11, version 25H2 is coming as an enablement package (eKB) later this year!
techcommunity.microsoft.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I think this is the first official mention of Windows 11, version 25H2. Yay for enablement packages!
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Had a great discussion with Directions on Microsoft's @maryjofoley and @getwired.com on Security Copilot - strengths, weakness, hype, and reality. Directions does incredible work on Microsoft license guidance, so check it out.
LISTEN: www.directionsonmicr...
LISTEN: www.directionsonmicr...
June 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Had a great discussion with Directions on Microsoft's @maryjofoley and @getwired.com on Security Copilot - strengths, weakness, hype, and reality. Directions does incredible work on Microsoft license guidance, so check it out.
LISTEN: www.directionsonmicr...
LISTEN: www.directionsonmicr...
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Directions on Microsoft offers podcasts, too, that are Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing focused: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/services/mic...
May 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Directions on Microsoft offers podcasts, too, that are Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing focused: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/services/mic...
Just a reminder: If you want to keep up with Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing information, Directions on Microsoft has a (newly redesigned) blog: directionsonmicrosoft.com/blog (RSS feed: directionsonmicrosoft.com/feed/)
May 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Just a reminder: If you want to keep up with Microsoft enterprise tech and licensing information, Directions on Microsoft has a (newly redesigned) blog: directionsonmicrosoft.com/blog (RSS feed: directionsonmicrosoft.com/feed/)
Initial session catalog for Microsoft Build in May is now live. No surprise -- it's AI all the way down: build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions
Microsoft Build | May 19-22, 2025
Join us at Microsoft Build
build.microsoft.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Initial session catalog for Microsoft Build in May is now live. No surprise -- it's AI all the way down: build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions
Microsoft Build 2025: May 19-22, 2025 in Seattle again this year: build.microsoft.com/en-US/home
Microsoft Build | May 19-22, 2025 | Seattle and Online
Learn from in-demand experts, get hands-on with the latest AI innovations, and connect with the developer community.
build.microsoft.com
February 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Microsoft Build 2025: May 19-22, 2025 in Seattle again this year: build.microsoft.com/en-US/home
Good question: www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/...
Just how real is Stargate?
Unpicking truth from fiction in the world's biggest data center story
www.datacenterdynamics.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Good question: www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/...
A fitting beer to end this week..Hazy and not transparent with complex licensing (I mean flavors)
January 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A fitting beer to end this week..Hazy and not transparent with complex licensing (I mean flavors)
Microsoft adds Copilot to its M365 Personal and Family plans in the U.S. (not just overseas), increasing prices by $3 USD per user/mo. If you don't want the Copilot add-ins, you can go for the Classic plans and pay the current prices: www.microsoft.com/en-us/micros...
Copilot is now included in Microsoft 365 Personal and Family | Microsoft 365 Blog
Get access to Copilot with your Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription. Learn more.
www.microsoft.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Microsoft adds Copilot to its M365 Personal and Family plans in the U.S. (not just overseas), increasing prices by $3 USD per user/mo. If you don't want the Copilot add-ins, you can go for the Classic plans and pay the current prices: www.microsoft.com/en-us/micros...
Hey look who else announced new pricing/purchasing for its AI-enabled office products today: www.forrester.com/blogs/google...
Google Pressures Microsoft 365 By Adding Gemini To Workspace For (Mostly) Free
Google will now include Gemini generative AI features into Google Workspace at no additional cost. This puts pressure on Microsoft.
www.forrester.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hey look who else announced new pricing/purchasing for its AI-enabled office products today: www.forrester.com/blogs/google...
Microsoft's first big reorg of 2025, featuring the new Exec VP of Core AI Engineering Jay Parikh: blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/01...
Introducing Core AI – Platform and Tools - The Official Microsoft Blog
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees this morning. As we begin the new year, it’s clear that we’re entering the next innings of this AI platform shi...
blogs.microsoft.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Microsoft's first big reorg of 2025, featuring the new Exec VP of Core AI Engineering Jay Parikh: blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/01...
@thurrott.bsky.social: Happy 2025! Can you help with this WOA woe? x.com/scas/status/...
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January 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
@thurrott.bsky.social: Happy 2025! Can you help with this WOA woe? x.com/scas/status/...
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Today is Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 71 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
Microsoft December 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 1 exploited zero-day, 71 flaws
Today is Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 71 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Today is Microsoft's December 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 71 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
What mattered in 2024 in the Microsoft enterprise world and will likely figure in 2025? Our Directions on Microsoft analysts have thoughts they'll share in a Dec. 5 webinar (1-2 pm ET). We will take questions from the audience. Register for free here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/730... #MSTech
register.gotowebinar.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:23 PM
What mattered in 2024 in the Microsoft enterprise world and will likely figure in 2025? Our Directions on Microsoft analysts have thoughts they'll share in a Dec. 5 webinar (1-2 pm ET). We will take questions from the audience. Register for free here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/730... #MSTech
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You can now follow Directions on Microsoft to keep up with all the latest Microsoft enterprise product and licensing news. We are here: bsky.app/profile/dire...
November 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM
You can now follow Directions on Microsoft to keep up with all the latest Microsoft enterprise product and licensing news. We are here: bsky.app/profile/dire...
Microsoft 365 is really struggling today for many (including me). Here's what's happening: x.com/MSFT365Statu... #MSTech
November 25, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Microsoft 365 is really struggling today for many (including me). Here's what's happening: x.com/MSFT365Statu... #MSTech
You can now follow Directions on Microsoft to keep up with all the latest Microsoft enterprise product and licensing news. We are here: bsky.app/profile/dire...
November 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM
You can now follow Directions on Microsoft to keep up with all the latest Microsoft enterprise product and licensing news. We are here: bsky.app/profile/dire...
