Microsoft Syntex
Microsoft Syntex, now SharePoint Premium, uses AI to read and classify documents directly in SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Syntex is the AI document processing solution within SharePoint and has been rebranded as SharePoint Premium since 2024; the old name still appears in many Microsoft documents. It automatically classifies documents, extracts metadata, and transforms unstructured SharePoint repositories into searchable libraries.
Typical use cases include automatically recognizing contracts and extracting terms, tagging invoices, and setting retention periods. Its strength: It's embedded in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. No new platform, no new login, and billing is usage-based via Azure.
ABBYY offers higher accuracy for complex documents, while DocuWare and d.velop are full-fledged DMS with true workflows. Its weakness: The feature set sometimes feels incomplete, and Microsoft has repeatedly changed its name and licensing model, which complicates planning.
Ideal for companies deeply integrated into Microsoft 365 and using SharePoint as their document hub; a pilot with a single library quickly shows if the recognition quality is sufficient. Those who need a true DMS with invoice approvals should look at DocuWare or d.velop.
Functions
- Runs directly in Microsoft 365, no additional platform needed
- Usage-based billing via your Azure subscription
- No-code models trainable by business users
- Continued as SharePoint Premium since 2024
- Integration with Microsoft Purview for compliance
Core Functions
- Automatic document classification in SharePoint
- Metadata extraction from contracts, invoices, and forms
- Pre-built and self-trainable recognition models
- Automatic tagging and retention policies
- Integration with Power Automate for follow-up processes
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