When will Document Intelligence 2024-07-31-preview API be released to Southeast Asia region?

Question

Having issues when using Doc Intelligence SDK begin_analyze_document method due to API compatibility for DocumentFigure and Table caption/footnote extraction process. Was using the old form recognizer and wanted to add the above features hence the switch to the new SDK. However, the API was not released to Southeast Asia region. Is there an estimated date of the release or any alternative solutions out there?

Answer 1

Hi ,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

As of now, the Document Intelligence 2024-07-31-preview API is available only in select regions: East US, West US2, West Europe, and North Central US. There is no public announced timeline for its availability in the Southeast Asia region.

In the meantime, you might consider the following alternatives:

Use Existing API Versions: Continue utilizing the current stable API versions available in your region. While they may not support features like DocumentFigure and table caption/footnote extraction, they still offer robust document analysis capabilities.

Deploy Resources in Supported Regions: If feasible, deploy your resources in one of the regions where the preview API is available. This approach would allow you to access the desired features, though it may introduce latency and data residency considerations.

Explore Third-Party Solutions: Investigate other document processing tools that offer the specific functionalities you need and are accessible within your region.

For the most current information on regional availability and feature updates, regularly check Azure's official documentation and announcements.

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Answer 2

Hello Asmond Loo,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! Thanks for posting the question.

The Document Intelligence 2024-07-31-preview API is currently available in select regions, including East US, West US2, West Europe, and North Central US. Unfortunately, Microsoft has not yet announced a release date for an availability of Document Intelligence 2024-07-31-preview API version in the Southeast Asia region.

However, you can keep an eye on the Azure AI Document Intelligence release notes for updates on What's new in Azure AI Document Intelligence page will be updated accordingly with more details.

To handle the unavailability of the 2024-07-31-preview API in the Southeast Asia region, you can use Docker containers or train a custom model. Docker containers allow you to run the Layout model locally on your system or in a data center in Southeast Asia. This means you can process documents without waiting for the API to be available in your region. On the other hand, training a custom model in Azure AI Studio lets you teach the system to extract specific features like captions, footnotes, or figures. You just need to label some sample documents and train the model to recognize these elements. Once trained, the custom model can work in Southeast Asia or alongside Docker containers for local use.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you have any further queries.

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