Documentaal for IT provides a Microsoft 365-native document automation platform with zero infrastructure requirements. Integrates with Azure AD for SSO, operates within your existing Microsoft 365 tenant, and requires no additional servers or VMs. The platform uses AI validation (not generative AI) for document governance, ensuring security and compliance. Available on Microsoft Marketplace for simplified procurement and vendor management.

    For IT & Security Teams

    How Documentaal Works in Your Microsoft 365 Environment

    Zero infrastructure. Full security. Microsoft-native architecture.

    Documentaal is a SaaS document automation platform that operates entirely within your existing Microsoft 365 tenant. No additional servers, no separate user databases, no new security perimeters to manage.

    Architecture Overview

    Documentaal is built on Microsoft Azure and integrates natively with your Microsoft 365 environment.

    SaaS in Microsoft Azure

    Fully hosted in Microsoft's secure cloud infrastructure with no on-premise requirements.

    Tenant-Based Isolation

    Each organization operates in its own isolated tenant with no cross-tenant data access.

    Microsoft 365 Native

    Integrates directly with Azure AD, SharePoint, and Office apps — no separate authentication layer.

    No Data Duplication

    Documents remain in your SharePoint and OneDrive — Documentaal processes but does not store content.

    Key principle: Your data never leaves your Microsoft 365 environment. Documentaal processes documents in-place without duplicating or storing content.

    Security & Compliance

    Enterprise-grade security built on Microsoft's trusted infrastructure.

    Security Features

    • Azure AD single sign-on (SSO)
    • Role-based access control (RBAC)
    • Microsoft Information Protection compatible
    • Audit logging for all operations
    • Encryption at rest and in transit
    • No data retention beyond processing
    • GDPR and SOC 2 compliant architecture
    • Microsoft 365 Compliance Center integration

    Compliance Standards

    ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIGDPRHIPAA (via BAA)Microsoft Partner Security Requirements

    Documentaal inherits Microsoft Azure's compliance certifications and adds application-level security controls specifically designed for document governance.

    AI Security: Validation, Not Generation

    Documentaal uses AI validation — not generative AI. This is a critical distinction for security and compliance.

    AI validation only — never generates content
    No external AI services (no OpenAI, no third-party LLMs)
    All AI processing within Azure
    AI cannot access documents outside your tenant
    Explainable AI outputs with clear validation logic
    No AI training on customer data

    For organizations concerned about AI risks, Documentaal provides the benefits of AI (accuracy, validation, assistance) without the risks of generative content creation.

    Deployment Process

    From installation to go-live in days, not months.

    1

    Marketplace Installation

    Install Documentaal from Microsoft AppSource with a single click. No custom deployment required.

    2

    Azure AD Integration

    Automatic SSO configuration using your existing Azure AD tenant. No separate user provisioning.

    3

    Permission Configuration

    Define which user groups can access Documentaal features using familiar Azure AD groups.

    4

    Template Library Setup

    Connect your SharePoint document libraries where templates are stored.

    5

    Go Live

    Users access Documentaal from within Word, Outlook, and Teams — no new apps to install.

    No custom development required. Standard deployments complete within 1-2 weeks including template configuration and user training.

    Integration Capabilities

    Microsoft 365

    • Word
    • Outlook
    • SharePoint
    • Teams
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint

    Data Sources

    • SQL Server
    • SAP
    • Oracle
    • AFAS
    • REST APIs
    • Custom connectors

    Document Management

    • iManage
    • SharePoint Online
    • OneDrive for Business

    Signing Solutions

    • ValidSign
    • DocuSign
    • Adobe Sign

    See our integration guides for detailed technical documentation on each connector.

    What IT Teams Gain

    Zero Infrastructure

    No servers, VMs, or containers to manage. Pure SaaS within Microsoft's ecosystem.

    Familiar Stack

    Everything runs on Microsoft technologies your team already knows and manages.

    Reduced Support Load

    Users work in Word and Outlook — no new interfaces to train or support.

    Governance Built-In

    Document governance becomes automatic, reducing ad-hoc IT requests for template fixes.

    Audit-Ready Logging

    All document operations are logged and accessible via Microsoft 365 Compliance Center.

    Marketplace Procurement

    Simplified vendor management through Microsoft AppSource billing and licensing.

    Simplified Procurement via Microsoft Marketplace

    Documentaal is available on Microsoft AppSource, which means:

    Centralized billing through your existing Microsoft agreement
    Pre-validated security architecture by Microsoft
    Simplified vendor onboarding and approval
    Consolidated licensing management
    Reduced procurement cycles
    Azure Marketplace credits may apply

    IT & Security FAQs

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