Mary Jo Foley
@maryjofoley.bsky.social
Microsoft reporter, craft beer fan, owned by SorachiAce the cat
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
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...
Top 10 Takeaways from #MSBuild 2025: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/ten-takeaway... #MSTech
Ten Takeaways from Microsoft Build 2025
Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference is happening this week in Seattle. No big surprise: All things AI and, specifically, agents, are at the top of the announcement list. Surprise: There was ...
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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/)
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
forrester.com
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...
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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.
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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...
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...
