Directions on Microsoft

If you’re a Microsoft 365 E3 customer, you can buy the extra protections of the premium M365 E5 suite by adding the E5 Security Suite. Should you? Our unbiased report breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of the E5 Security Suite so you can make your decision eyes wide open. You will learn exactly what added protections the bundle buys you for each of the following: > Client Endpoints > Identity and password attacks > Office 365 users, data, and services > User Data You’ll also learn about the hidden costs of E5 Security Suite you need to factor into your buy, no-buy decision. Get your free copy of the report here: https://lnkd.in/gJp7UwJE

Behind Microsoft's AI Curtain https://lnkd.in/gB7Nk4aG 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.

Microsoft Ignite 2024: What You Need to Know https://lnkd.in/djndh3wc AI assistants and related tools get top billing at Ignite. But new Windows security features, SQL Server 2025, a thin-client device for Windows 365 are also on the agenda.

Microsoft to add new monthly billing option, but at a 5% premium https://lnkd.in/g96-548h Microsoft also is raising prices for certain Power BI and Teams Phone SKUs, as well as starting to move some orgs off its Enterprise Agreements starting in 2025.

Why a $30 ESU for Consumers Is Bad for Enterprises https://lnkd.in/gaeCs7ZJ If it really is serious about security, Microsoft should make Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 free for everyone, says Directions analyst Michael Cherry.

The potential benefits of Microsoft Copilots are considerable. So are the risks. Our concise report identifies the Top Six Copilot Risks you need to understand and address before you roll them out. For each risk factor, you will learn: > What Microsoft does to mitigate the risk. > What you must do to reduce your risk. > Which risks are beyond your or Microsoft’s control. You will also learn where to find the Microsoft legal and commitment documents you need to fully understand your Copilot exposures and protections. ? Get your copy of the report: https://lnkd.in/gX5m_8pE

Deploying Windows — You've Got Choices: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 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. https://lnkd.in/gNwKRPuz

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What's Top of Mind for CxOs? 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 priorities. https://lnkd.in/g7iycAAq

Confused by Microsoft's ever-expanding of Copilot offerings? We were too. Hear Directions analysts cut through the marketing hype to give you clarity and actionable insights about Copilots. You will learn: > How to think about the Copilot ecosystem. > The purpose and key features of each Copilot. > Copilot licensing essentials to minimize costs and mitigate risks. > Which two Copilots are being utilized by Directions clients and why. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gfsmzYhM