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Azure Functions, Microsoft Graph automation, and when to choose predictable automation over AI in Microsoft 365.
When Azure Functions beat AI for document automation in Microsoft 365, and where AI still makes sense: architecture patterns, cost, governance, and examples.
Many Microsoft 365 workflows need predictable, low-cost automation, not AI. A decision framework, an invoice scenario, and Azure and Power Automate patterns.
Use Microsoft Graph for SharePoint governance reporting and cleanup without adding security risk: safe scenarios, permissions, logging, and throttling patterns.
A Microsoft 365 automation example showing when a focused Azure Function API with OCR can be cheaper and more predictable than sending every file to AI.