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Microsoft Copilot integration

Integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot with Tallyfy workflows

Your Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription becomes a workflow automation powerhouse when connected to Tallyfy. Through API plugins and enterprise OAuth2, Copilot brings the full context of your Microsoft ecosystem - emails, documents, Teams conversations, SharePoint data - directly into workflow automation while maintaining your organization’s security policies.

How Microsoft Copilot integration works

Copilot integration uses Microsoft’s API plugin framework with enterprise authentication:

  1. API plugin deployment: Install the Tallyfy plugin in your Microsoft 365 admin center
  2. Azure AD authentication: Single sign-on through your existing Microsoft identity
  3. Graph API access: Copilot accesses your Microsoft 365 data with permissions
  4. Declarative agents: Configure Copilot agents for specific workflow scenarios
  5. Compliance maintained: All actions respect your organization’s policies

Unlike standalone AI, Copilot knows your organization’s context - who works on what, document history, communication patterns - making it uniquely powerful for enterprise workflows.

Authentication and security

Microsoft Copilot uses enterprise-grade Azure AD OAuth2:

Authorization endpoint: https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant}/oauth2/v2.0/authorize Token endpoint: https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant}/oauth2/v2.0/token Required permissions:

  • Tasks.ReadWrite
  • Workflows.ReadWrite
  • Files.Read
  • User.Read

Enterprise features:

  • Conditional access policies apply
  • Multi-factor authentication enforced
  • Sensitivity labels respected
  • Data loss prevention active
  • Compliance boundaries maintained

Leveraging Microsoft 365 context

Email-driven automation

Copilot reads Outlook emails to trigger workflows:

Scenario: Contract Request Email
Copilot action: Detects contract request email, extracts requirements,
creates Tallyfy process with pre-filled data, assigns to legal team,
attaches relevant email thread.

Document intelligence

Copilot analyzes SharePoint and OneDrive files:

Scenario: Policy Update Process
Copilot action: Compares new policy version with previous, identifies
all changes, determines affected departments, generates summary for
approval, creates review tasks for stakeholders.

Teams collaboration

Copilot bridges Teams and Tallyfy:

Scenario: Project Kickoff
Copilot action: Reads Teams meeting transcript, extracts action items,
creates Tallyfy process with tasks assigned based on discussion,
sets deadlines from mentioned dates, links to Teams channel.

Real-world enterprise examples

Employee onboarding automation

Workflow: New Hire Process
Copilot role: Reads offer letter from email, creates AD account through
Graph API, assigns Microsoft 365 licenses, generates equipment request,
schedules Teams meetings with manager, creates training task list based
on role.

Compliance review process

Workflow: Quarterly Compliance Check
Copilot role: Scans all SharePoint documents for compliance markers,
identifies documents needing review, checks against regulatory changes,
generates audit report, assigns review tasks to document owners.

Customer proposal generation

Workflow: RFP Response
Copilot role: Searches previous proposals in SharePoint, finds relevant
sections, adapts content to new requirements, maintains brand consistency,
pulls latest pricing from Excel, assembles complete proposal.

Declarative agent configuration

Create specialized Copilot agents for your workflows:

Sales Process Agent

name: Sales Workflow Assistant
instructions: |
Monitor sales emails for new opportunities.
Create opportunity processes in Tallyfy.
Pull customer data from Dynamics 365.
Generate proposals using SharePoint templates.
Schedule follow-ups based on email sentiment.
knowledge:
- SharePoint: /sites/Sales/Templates
- Teams: Sales Team Channel
- CRM: Dynamics 365 Sales
actions:
- Create Tallyfy process
- Assign tasks by territory
- Generate documents
- Schedule meetings

HR Operations Agent

name: HR Process Manager
instructions: |
Process employee requests from Forms.
Check policy documents for guidance.
Route approvals based on org chart.
Update HR systems automatically.
Maintain compliance audit trail.
knowledge:
- SharePoint: /sites/HR/Policies
- Teams: HR Support Channel
- HRIS: Workday connection
actions:
- Create employee processes
- Route hierarchical approvals
- Update employee records
- Generate HR documents

Microsoft Graph API integration

Copilot accesses your organization’s data through Graph API:

Available data sources:

  • User profiles and organizational hierarchy
  • Calendar availability and meeting details
  • Email content and attachments
  • SharePoint documents and lists
  • Teams messages and files
  • OneDrive personal files
  • Planner tasks and plans

Data operations:

// Example: Get manager for approval routing
GET https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/users/{id}/manager
// Example: Create Teams meeting for process review
POST https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/me/onlineMeetings
// Example: Access SharePoint template
GET https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/sites/{site}/drive/items/{id}

Power Platform connectivity

Extend Copilot with Power Platform:

Power Automate flows:

  • Trigger complex multi-system workflows
  • Connect to 1000+ external services
  • Handle approvals and notifications
  • Synchronize data across systems

Power Apps integration:

  • Embed custom forms in tasks
  • Create mobile-friendly interfaces
  • Access on-premises data
  • Build no-code solutions

Power BI reporting:

  • Generate workflow analytics
  • Create executive dashboards
  • Track KPIs automatically
  • Embed reports in tasks

Compliance and governance

Enterprise features that protect your data:

Information protection:

  • Sensitivity labels apply to generated content
  • Encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Rights management for documents
  • Watermarking for confidential files

Audit and monitoring:

  • All Copilot actions logged in audit trail
  • Compliance center visibility
  • Alert policies for unusual activity
  • eDiscovery support for investigations

Data residency:

  • Respects geographic boundaries
  • Complies with regional regulations
  • Maintains data sovereignty
  • Supports government clouds

Advanced scenarios

Multi-language support

Copilot automatically detects language from user context,
translates workflow content, maintains terminology consistency,
respects regional formats and regulations.

Intelligent routing

Based on: Out-of-office status, workload balance, skill matching,
time zones, escalation rules from AD groups.

Predictive automation

Copilot learns from patterns: Suggests process improvements,
predicts bottlenecks, recommends resource allocation,
identifies compliance risks early.

Performance optimization

Reduce API calls:

  • Cache frequently accessed data
  • Batch Graph API requests
  • Use delta queries for changes
  • Implement webhook subscriptions

Manage throttling:

  • Respect Graph API limits
  • Implement exponential backoff
  • Use application permissions wisely
  • Monitor quota consumption

Troubleshooting

“Copilot can’t access Tallyfy”

  • Verify API plugin installation
  • Check Azure AD app permissions
  • Review conditional access policies
  • Ensure user has Copilot license

“Data isn’t syncing correctly”

  • Check Graph API permissions
  • Verify sensitivity labels allow access
  • Review data loss prevention rules
  • Confirm network connectivity

Licensing and costs

Required licenses:

  • Microsoft 365 E3 or E5
  • Copilot for Microsoft 365 ($30/user/month)
  • Tallyfy subscription
  • Optional: Power Platform licenses

Cost optimization:

  • Use existing Microsoft 365 investment
  • Share Copilot licenses for automation
  • Leverage included Power Automate flows
  • Minimize premium connector usage

Getting started

  1. Admin setup: Install Tallyfy API plugin from Microsoft admin center
  2. Configure permissions: Grant necessary Graph API and Tallyfy permissions
  3. Create agent: Build declarative agent for your use case
  4. Test integration: Run pilot with single workflow
  5. Deploy organization-wide: Roll out to all users with training

Microsoft Copilot brings your entire Microsoft 365 environment into workflow automation. Every email, document, and Teams message becomes potential workflow fuel, while maintaining the enterprise security your IT team demands.

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