Azure OpenAI Service
- Fair 1.7
- Easy 4.0
- Secure 3.3
FES Scores 9
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 3 | Azure OpenAI is available as a global SaaS service with immediate access upon subscription. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 4 | Azure OpenAI provides managed infrastructure and operational support for AI services. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 5 | Azure OpenAI supports integration with Azure services and APIs for seamless deployment. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): global SaaS APIs/export exist, but suite gravity and remapping remain. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 1 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): non-EU legal entity + global SaaS — high extra-EU lawful-access exposure. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): proprietary / non-OSI license — openness capped unless open standards dominate. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 4 | Azure OpenAI includes built-in security features like private networking and compliance certifications. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 3 | User security relies on Azure Active Directory (AAD) for identity and access management. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 3 | Personal data handling is governed by Microsoft’s privacy and data protection policies. Source |
Indicative scores from public information — how we score.