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+# Microsoft Copilot Product & Platform Decision Guide - Overview
+
+> How to choose between `Microsoft 365 Copilot`, `Copilot Studio`, and `Azure AI Foundry (Azure AI Studio)` for your scenario.
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+----------
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>List of References</b> (Click to expand)</summary>
+
+- [AI strategy & decision tree](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/ai/strategy) - Cloud Adoption Framework
+- [Which Copilot is right for your org](https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/which-copilot-for-your-organization) - Microsoft 365 Copilot
+- [Choose the right agent solution](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/agents-sdk/choose-agent-solution) - Copilot Studio vs SDKs vs Azure AI
+- [Copilot Studio overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/fundamentals-what-is-copilot-studio) - Copilot Studio
+- [Declarative agents tool comparison](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/declarative-agent-tool-comparison) - Declarative Agents
+- [Extensibility planning guide (agents for M365 Copilot)](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/planning-guide) - Extensibility Planning
+- [Training path: Build a foundation to build AI agents & extend M365 Copilot](https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/build-foundation-extend-microsoft-365-copilot/) - Training Path
+
+</details>
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>Table of Content</b> (Click to expand)</summary>
+
+- [Where to start?](#where-to-start)
+- [Quick decision tree](#quick-decision-tree)
+- [Copilot Studio vs Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Studio](#copilot-studio-vs-azure-ai-foundry-azure-ai-studio)
+- [Implementation considerations security, data, networking](#implementation-considerations-security-data-networking)
+- [FAQ](#faq)
+  - [Q1. Is Copilot Studio only for chat?](#q1-is-copilot-studio-only-for-chat)
+  - [Q2. When do I prefer Azure AI Foundry?](#q2-when-do-i-prefer-azure-ai-foundry)
+  - [Q3. Can I extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with my own domain agent?](#q3-can-i-extend-microsoft-365-copilot-with-my-own-domain-agent)
+
+</details>
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> This is a practical `selection guide` synthesized from Microsoft Learn. For official canonical guidance (which evolves), always verify the linked docs: [AI Strategy decision tree](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/ai/strategy) and [Which Copilot is right for you](https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/which-copilot-for-your-organization)
+
+## Where to start?
+
+1. **Clarify the goal**: productivity in M365 apps, a custom line-of-business agent, or a full-blown AI app/platform?
+2. **Match to service model**: **SaaS (Copilots)** for speed, **PaaS (Azure AI)** for control, **IaaS** for maximum customization. Read more about it here [Implementation considerations security, data, networking](#implementation-considerations-security-data-networking)
+
+## Quick decision tree 
+
+> [!TIP]
+>
+> - If you need: → choose `Microsoft 365 Copilot`.
+>   - `in‑app AI in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams with enterprise protections` 
+> - If you need: → choose `Copilot Studio`.
+>   - a `custom business agent` (low-code)
+>   - `multi‑channel` (Teams/web)
+>   - automation with `Power Platform`
+>   - quick time‑to‑value 
+>- If you need:  → choose `Azure AI Foundry (Azure AI Studio)/ Azure Open AI`.
+>   - a `developer platform` for `RAG`
+>   - multi‑agent patterns
+>   - `model choice`
+>   - evaluations
+>   - deep integration
+>- If you simply want: → `Microsoft Copilot (consumer)`
+>   - a `web-grounded personal assistant` (not for sensitive work data) 
+
+<img width="846" height="1048" alt="ai-chat-decision-flow drawio" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/480e0fe1-017c-47c2-a3b1-c8c4064c8ddb" />
+
+Click here to [access the diagram](./docs/ai-chat-decision-flow.drawio)
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>More details</b> (Click to expand)</summary>
+
+| Scenario                                                                                                  | Choose                                                  | Why this fits                                                                    | Key notes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
+| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Employees want AI in **Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams** with enterprise-grade protections            | **Microsoft 365 Copilot**                               | Natively integrated experiences; work & web chat; governed by M365 controls      | Requires org licensing; respects Microsoft Graph permissions.                                                                           |
+| Build a **custom agent** quickly, connect business data, **automate** flows, publish to **Teams or web**  | **Copilot Studio**                                      | Low-code authoring, topics, knowledge sources, **agent flows**, Power Automate   | Great for fusion teams; supports channels via Azure Bot Service.|
+| Develop a **RAG** app or **multi-agent** solution with fine control over models, evals, safety, and infra | **Azure AI Foundry (Azure AI Studio)**                  | Unified SDK/APIs, integrates Azure OpenAI & Cognitive Services, deep ops control | Best for pro-code; aligns with PaaS patterns in CAF.                  |
+| Extend M365 Copilot with **task-specific agents** using declarative tools                                 | **Agents for M365 Copilot** (via Copilot Studio & SDKs) | Purpose-built extensions that run inside M365 Copilot orchestrator               | See tool comparison & planning guide.   |
+| Personal, **non-sensitive** queries with image creation                                                   | **Microsoft Copilot (consumer)**                        | Free web-grounded assistant                                                      | Don’t use for confidential work content. |
+
+</details>
+
+## Copilot Studio vs Azure AI Foundry (Azure AI Studio)
+
+| Dimension             | **Copilot Studio**                                                                         | **Azure AI Foundry (Azure AI Studio)**                                              |
+| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **Audience**          | Fusion teams, citizen developers                                                           | Pro-code developers                                                                 |
+| **Approach**          | **Low-code SaaS** agent builder with topics, knowledge, **agent flows**, plugins           | **PaaS** development platform with unified SDKs/APIs, RAG, multi-agent, evals       |
+| **Typical use**       | Helpdesk bots, HR/IT FAQ, approvals, guided flows, Teams agents                            | Custom RAG apps, multi-agent orchestration, domain copilots with bespoke logic      |
+| **Data & connectors** | Prebuilt/custom plugins, Power Platform connectors; Azure AI Search supported as knowledge | Bring your own data stores; Azure AI Search, vector DBs; full orchestration control |
+| **Channels**          | Publish to **Teams**, web, channels via Azure Bot Service                                  | You host and expose services; integrate into custom apps, Teams, M365 via SDKs      |
+| **Governance**        | Power Platform governance, DLP, environment controls                                       | Azure governance (RBAC, VNets, Private Link), CI/CD, responsible AI reviews         |
+| **When to pick**      | Rapid time-to-value; low-code; align with Power Platform ops                               | Need model choice, fine-grained data/infra control, complex pipelines & testing     |
+
+## Implementation considerations (security, data, networking)
+
+> [!TIP]
+>
+> - ![fastest](https://img.shields.io/badge/fastest-brightgreen?style=flat) Need fastest productivity impact across M365? `Choose SaaS (M365 Copilot/Copilot Studio).`
+> - ![control](https://img.shields.io/badge/customization-orange?style=flat) Building a domain copilot or RAG API with enterprise controls? `Choose PaaS (Azure AI Foundry).`
+> - ![flex](https://img.shields.io/badge/flexibility-blue?style=flat) Must run in tightly isolated environments or custom GPU stacks? `Choose IaaS.`
+> - ![control](https://img.shields.io/badge/customization-orange?style=flat) Unsure? Start on `PaaS for speed + control; move edge cases to IaaS if required.`
+
+<details>
+<summary><b>More details</b> (Click to expand)</summary>
+
+| Dimension | ![SaaS](https://img.shields.io/badge/SaaS-fastest-brightgreen?style=flat) Microsoft Copilots | ![PaaS](https://img.shields.io/badge/PaaS-control-orange?style=flat) Azure AI Foundry | ![IaaS](https://img.shields.io/badge/IaaS-flexibility-blue?style=flat) Self-managed on VMs/Kubernetes |
+|---|---|---|---|
+| Service model fit | Fastest path to value for productivity and common copilots | High control and customization for app/platform copilots | Maximum flexibility for bespoke/regulated builds |
+| Primary use cases | M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio solutions, plugin/Graph-powered automations | RAG apps, domain copilots, tool-use/orchestration, API integrations | Custom model hosting, air‑gapped or non-PaaS constraints, specialized GPUs |
+| Speed to value | Minutes to days | Days to weeks | Weeks to months |
+| Customization depth | Low–medium (prompts, plugins, Graph connectors) | High (Prompt Flow, tools/functions, agents, vector/RAG, custom APIs) | Full stack (models, infra, networking, storage, schedulers) |
+| Model choice | Microsoft-hosted models inside M365 | Azure OpenAI, Azure AI model catalog (OSS/commercial), bring-your-own endpoints | Any model you deploy/manage (open‑source or licensed) |
+| Data readiness & access | Govern via Microsoft Graph permissions, sensitivity labels, Purview; minimize oversharing | Plan grounding stores (Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Storage); index and chunking strategy | You design data paths, stores, and indexing end‑to‑end |
+| Networking & isolation | Tenant/Service boundary managed by Microsoft | Private Link, VNet integration, Managed VNets, regional isolation | Full VNet/subnet control, firewalls, proxies, private DNS |
+| Egress control | Built-in guardrails, limited customization | Private endpoints, NSGs, UDRs, forced tunneling; restrict outbound to PaaS | You own all egress/policy controls |
+| Safety & content filtering | Built-in safety filters and enterprise policies | Azure AI Content Safety, safety system prompts, abuse monitoring options | DIY or integrate third‑party safety stack |
+| Compliance & data residency | Inherits Microsoft enterprise compliance in M365 | Choose Azure regions; align with org policies and regulators | Fully your responsibility to implement and evidence |
+| Identity & access | Entra ID + Microsoft Graph; Power Platform DLP | Entra ID (RBAC), Managed Identity, Key Vault, Azure Policy | Your IAM, secrets, RBAC, and policy framework |
+| Cost model | Per user/feature licensing | Consumption-based (tokens, search, storage, inference) | Infra + software + ops (VMs/GPU/K8s + licenses) |
+| Scaling & ops | Microsoft manages | Azure platform-managed with quotas and SLAs | You provision, scale, patch, monitor |
+| Governance & lifecycle | Power Platform environments, DLP policies, solution packaging | Azure Policy/Blueprints, DevOps pipelines, IaC (Bicep/Terraform) | Your SDLC, IaC, change control, audits |
+| Risks / trade‑offs | Less deep customization; feature roadmap dependency | Service quotas/limits; more components to secure | Highest ops burden; capacity planning and reliability on you |
+
+</details>
+
+<img width="858" height="1546" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/702b07f1-4a92-4e76-82ef-601aec91c9ea" />
+
+From [AI Strategy decision tree](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/scenarios/ai/strategy) 
+
+## FAQ
+
+### Q1. Is Copilot Studio only for chat?
+
+> It builds `agents` (beyond simple chat) that can call flows, connect to data, and act across channels (Teams/web). Please read more about it here [Copilot Studio overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/fundamentals-what-is-copilot-studio) 
+
+### Q2. When do I prefer Azure AI Foundry?
+
+> When you need `RAG/multi-agent`, model choice, evaluations, and deep integration/testing under your DevOps and networking controls.
+
+### Q3. Can I extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with my own domain agent?
+
+> Yes, use `agents` (declarative) and related SDKs; see the tool comparison and planning guidance. Please read more about here [Declarative agents tool comparison](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/declarative-agent-tool-comparison), [Extensibility planning guide (agents for M365 Copilot)](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/planning-guide).
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