M365 Copilot · Copilot Studio · Azure AI Foundry
At IntelliQuest, we design, build, and scale enterprise-grade AI agents across the Microsoft AI ecosystem—helping organisations choose the right type of agent for the right job, and integrate them into real business workflows.
We work across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry, delivering secure, governed, production-ready agent solutions from simple productivity copilots to advanced, autonomous multi-agent systems.
The Enterprise Agent Landscape
| Platform | Best For | Typical Complexity | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| M365 Copilot Agents | Knowledge & productivity | Low | Everyday employee assistance |
| Copilot Studio Agents | Workflow & automation | Medium | Business process automation |
| Azure AI Foundry Agents | Autonomous & agentic AI | High | Mission-critical, enterprise AI |
1️⃣ Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents
Built into tools like Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, M365 Copilot agents focus on personal productivity and information assistance.
What They Do
- Answer questions using Microsoft Graph data
- Summarise emails, documents, and meetings
- Draft content and analyse data
- Assist employees directly within M365 apps
IntelliQuest Use Cases
- Employee knowledge assistants
- Executive briefing copilots
- Meeting and document summarisation
- Policy and HR information assistants
Key Characteristics
- Embedded inside Microsoft 365
- Minimal configuration
- Limited autonomy and tool execution
- Strong security via tenant boundaries
Best for: Fast productivity wins with minimal engineering effort.
2️⃣ Copilot Studio Agents
Copilot Studio enables custom, business-facing AI agents that can automate workflows, connect to systems, and interact with users across channels.
What They Do
- Use natural language conversations
- Trigger Power Automate flows
- Call APIs and connectors
- Integrate with Teams, web, and line-of-business apps
IntelliQuest Use Cases
- IT helpdesk and service agents
- HR onboarding assistants
- Finance and procurement copilots
- CRM and case-management assistants
Key Characteristics
- Low-code / pro-code hybrid
- Strong integration with Power Platform
- Rule-based + AI-driven logic
- Enterprise authentication and governance
Best for: Automating repeatable business processes with conversational AI.
3️⃣ Azure AI Foundry Agents
Azure AI Foundry agents represent advanced, agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting autonomously across enterprise systems.
Built on Microsoft Azure, these agents are designed for complex, high-impact, and regulated environments.
What They Do
- Reason over enterprise knowledge using RAG
- Call tools, APIs, and MCP servers
- Coordinate multiple specialised agents
- Execute multi-step tasks end-to-end
- Operate with full auditability and guardrails
IntelliQuest Use Cases
- Sales & account manager agents
- Compliance & risk review agents
- Knowledge mining & expert assistants
- Data and insight generation agents
- Autonomous operational agents
Key Characteristics
- Pro-code, cloud-native
- Multi-agent orchestration
- Tool-calling and system execution
- Responsible AI & governance by design
- Production-grade scalability
Best for: Mission-critical AI systems that must act, integrate, and scale safely.
How IntelliQuest Helps You Choose
We don’t force a platform—we design the right agent architecture for your needs.
Our Guidance Framework
- M365 Copilot → Personal productivity & knowledge access
- Copilot Studio → Business workflows & automation
- Azure AI Foundry → Autonomous, agentic, enterprise AI
Often, the best solutions combine all three.
End-to-End Enterprise Agent Architecture (IntelliQuest)
- M365 Copilot for employee productivity
- Copilot Studio for process automation
- Azure AI Foundry for orchestration, intelligence, and autonomy
- Shared governance, security, and Responsible AI controls
Why IntelliQuest?
- Deep expertise across the full Microsoft agent stack
- Proven PoC → Production delivery
- Strong Responsible AI, EU AI Act & governance alignment
- Clear architecture, HLDs, LLDs, and runbooks
- Enterprise integration experience across regulated industries
Ready to Design Your Agent Strategy?
Partner with IntelliQuest to build the right agents, on the right platform, with the right governance.
👉 Talk to IntelliQuest about your enterprise AI agent roadmap
Email: consulting@intelliquest.io