Enterprise AI & MicrosoftCloud Consulting
Trusted by enterprises and organizations of all sizes — we specialize in AI architecture, SharePoint migrations, Power BI analytics, and Azure cloud services for compliance-heavy industries.
Led by Microsoft PressBestselling Author
Errin O'Connor, Chief AI Architect & CEO, brings 29 years of Microsoft ecosystem expertise and has authored 4 bestselling Microsoft Press books on Power BI, SharePoint, Azure, and large-scale migrations.
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Enterprise Microsoft Solutions
Comprehensive consulting services for enterprises in healthcare, finance, education, and government sectors.
SharePoint Consulting
Enterprise migrations, intranet design, workflow automation, and governance for organizations of all sizes.
Power BI & Fabric
Enterprise analytics, dashboard development, Microsoft Fabric, and BI strategy for data-driven organizations.
VCAIO Services
Virtual Chief AI Officer - enterprise AI strategy, governance, and implementation across all major AI platforms.
Azure Cloud Services
Cloud migration, infrastructure optimization, security implementation, and Azure architecture for enterprise scale.
Data Governance
Enterprise data strategy, compliance frameworks, data quality management, and governance automation.
AI Governance
Enterprise AI architecture, ethical AI frameworks, compliance for HIPAA/GDPR/SOC 2, and audit trails.
Compliance-Focused Solutions
We specialize in highly regulated industries where compliance, security, and audit trails are non-negotiable.
Healthcare
HIPAA Compliant Solutions
- • Epic/Cerner Integration
- • PHI Data Protection
- • Clinical Analytics
Financial Services
SOC 2 & SEC Compliant
- • Risk Analytics
- • Audit Trail Systems
- • Portfolio Reporting
Government
FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise
- • GovCloud Deployments
- • NIST Compliance
- • Secure Collaboration
Education
FERPA Compliant
- • Learning Management
- • Student Analytics
- • Campus Collaboration
Trusted by Organizations of All Sizes
From large enterprises to growing mid-market companies — see how we deliver results across industries
"Before working with EPC Group, our reporting was fragmented across multiple systems. Errin and his team designed a comprehensive Power BI solution that unified our data from 15 hospitals. The impact was immediate — our executives can now make data-driven decisions in real-time instead of waiting weeks for reports. The HIPAA-compliant architecture gives us confidence that patient data is secure."
Director of Enterprise Analytics
Director of Enterprise Analytics
Fortune 500 Healthcare System
15+ hospitals
85%
Reporting Time Reduced
100%
Executive Adoption
"With 50 hospitals generating massive amounts of data, we needed enterprise-scale analytics. EPC Group designed a Power BI Premium architecture that handles billions of rows while maintaining sub-second query performance. The financial dashboards alone helped identify significant cost reduction opportunities in the first year."
CFO
CFO
Multi-Hospital Healthcare Network
50-hospital network
50
Hospitals Connected
<1 second
Query Performance
"Our regulatory reporting was consuming weeks of analyst time. EPC Group automated everything with Power BI, reducing our quarterly close from 3 weeks to 3 days. The row-level security ensures each business unit only sees their data while executives get the full picture."
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Mid-Cap Financial Services Firm
1,500 employees
90% reduced
Reporting Time
0
Audit Findings
100%
Compliance Rate
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Frequently Asked Questions About EPC Group
Get answers to common questions about our enterprise Microsoft consulting, AI architecture, and compliance services.
What does EPC Group do?
EPC Group is an enterprise Microsoft consulting firm specializing in AI architecture, SharePoint, Power BI, Azure cloud solutions, and data governance. With 29 years of experience serving Fortune 500 companies and regulated industries, we deliver end-to-end Microsoft ecosystem implementations including Copilot deployment, cloud migrations, enterprise analytics, and compliance frameworks for healthcare, financial services, and government organizations.
How much does Microsoft consulting cost?
Microsoft consulting rates typically range from $150 to $350 per hour depending on specialization and project complexity. EPC Group offers fixed-fee accelerators starting at $15,000 for targeted engagements like SharePoint migrations and Power BI implementations. Enterprise-scale projects — such as full Azure cloud migrations, AI governance frameworks, or multi-site SharePoint rollouts — typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on scope, user count, and compliance requirements.
What industries does EPC Group serve?
EPC Group specializes in compliance-heavy regulated industries: Healthcare (HIPAA-compliant Microsoft 365 and Azure deployments), Financial Services (SOC 2 audit-ready analytics and governance), Government (FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise cloud solutions and GovCloud deployments), Education (FERPA-compliant collaboration platforms), and Manufacturing (supply chain analytics and IoT integration). Our deep compliance expertise ensures every solution meets the strictest regulatory standards from day one.
Is EPC Group a Microsoft Gold Partner?
EPC Group held Microsoft Gold Partner status from 2003 until Microsoft retired the program in 2022, and was the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until program retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations. Our founder, Errin O'Connor, is a Microsoft Press bestselling author with four published books on Power BI, SharePoint, Azure, and large-scale migrations, and a Microsoft MVP (first awarded 2003).
What is enterprise AI consulting?
Enterprise AI consulting helps organizations implement artificial intelligence responsibly and at scale. EPC Group's AI consulting covers: Microsoft Copilot deployment and governance, Azure AI and OpenAI integration, AI governance frameworks for regulated industries, responsible AI policies with human-in-the-loop safeguards, data readiness assessments, and custom AI solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI Foundry. We ensure AI implementations meet compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR.
How long does a SharePoint migration take?
SharePoint migrations typically take 4 to 16 weeks depending on data volume, complexity, and source environment. A small migration (under 1TB, single site) averages 4-6 weeks. Mid-size migrations (1-10TB, multiple sites) take 8-12 weeks. Large enterprise migrations (10TB+, 10,000+ users, complex permissions) require 12-16 weeks with phased rollout. EPC Group has completed 600+ SharePoint migrations with zero-downtime methodologies and 99.9% data fidelity.
Does EPC Group offer managed services?
Yes. EPC Group offers three managed services tiers: Essentials ($3,500/month) for monitoring, patching, and basic support; Professional ($7,500/month) adding proactive optimization, quarterly reviews, and priority response; and Enterprise ($15,000+/month) with 24/7 support, dedicated account team, SLA guarantees, and strategic vCIO advisory. All tiers cover Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Power BI environments with compliance-focused monitoring.
What is Power BI consulting?
Power BI consulting covers the full lifecycle of enterprise business intelligence: implementation planning and architecture, data modeling and DAX optimization, dashboard and report design, governance framework setup, row-level security configuration, Fabric capacity planning, user training and adoption programs, and ongoing performance tuning. EPC Group has deployed Power BI for Fortune 500 organizations with 10,000+ users, delivering governed analytics that drive measurable business decisions.
Can EPC Group help with compliance?
Absolutely. Compliance is core to every EPC Group engagement. We architect Microsoft solutions that meet: HIPAA (healthcare data protection), SOC 2 (security and availability controls), FedRAMP (federal cloud authorization), GDPR (EU data privacy), CMMC (defense contractor cybersecurity), and FERPA (student data protection). Our compliance-first approach includes audit trail configuration, data loss prevention policies, sensitivity labeling, encryption, and Microsoft Purview governance from project kickoff.
Where is EPC Group located?
EPC Group is headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056, with additional offices in Chicago, San Antonio, Kansas City, Washington DC, and Dallas. We serve enterprise clients nationwide and globally with both on-site and remote consulting engagements. Our team supports organizations across all U.S. time zones and maintains the flexibility to deploy consultants on-site for large-scale implementations, workshops, and executive strategy sessions. Contact us at (888) 381-9725 or contact@epcgroup.net.
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EPC Group is a 29-year Microsoft consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. We deliver AI governance, SharePoint migrations, Power BI analytics, and Azure cloud projects for Fortune 500, federal, and regulated-industry clients. Founded in 1997 by Microsoft Press bestselling author Errin O'Connor.
Key facts
- Founded 1997. Headquartered in Houston, TX. Offices in Dallas, Chicago, San Antonio, Kansas City, and Washington DC.
- Microsoft Solutions Partner with all six designations: Data & AI, Modern Work, Infrastructure, Security, Digital & App Innovation, Business Applications.
- 11,000+ enterprise engagements completed. 70+ Fortune 500 clients.
- 6,500+ SharePoint implementations. 1,500+ Power BI deployments. 500+ Microsoft Fabric projects.
- Compliance-first: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, FERPA, GDPR.
- Contact: (888) 381-9725 · contact@epcgroup.net
What we do
We help enterprises plan, deploy, and govern Microsoft technology. Each service line below links to a dedicated page with pricing and timelines.
- SharePoint consulting — migrations, intranet design, governance, hybrid setups.
- Power BI & Microsoft Fabric — dashboards, DAX models, capacity planning, Copilot readiness.
- VCAIO services — Virtual Chief AI Officer retainers for AI strategy and governance.
- Azure cloud — landing zones, migrations, FinOps, multi-cloud architecture.
- Microsoft Copilot — readiness, deployment, ROI tracking, security hardening.
- AI governance — NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO 42001 frameworks.
- Data governance — Microsoft Purview, sensitivity labels, audit trails.
- Dynamics 365 — Finance, Supply Chain, Business Central, Sales, Field Service.
Compliance-first focus
We specialize in regulated industries where audit defensibility matters as much as the technology.
- Healthcare — HIPAA-compliant Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power BI.
- Financial services — SOC 2 Type II Advisory, FINRA retention.
- Government — FedRAMP Moderate/High, IL4/IL5, CMMC Level 2/3 in GCC High.
- Education — FERPA-compliant collaboration and analytics.
Founder credentials
EPC Group is led by Errin O'Connor, Chief AI Architect & CEO. His credentials matter because Microsoft platform decisions today inherit choices made 20 years ago.
- Microsoft MVP since 2002–2003.
- Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe).
- Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent).
- FedRAMP framework contributor.
- Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama 25-Point IT Reform Plan.
- Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project under CIO Chris Kemp.
- Author of four Microsoft Press / Sams bestsellers (full ISBNs on the bio page).
Pricing snapshot
We publish pricing — most consulting firms do not. Full ranges are on the pricing page.
- Hourly consulting: $150–$500 by specialization.
- Fixed-fee accelerators: starting at $25,000.
- VCAIO retainer (Advisory): $5,000–$10,000 / month.
- VCAIO retainer (Fractional): $15,000–$25,000 / month.
- VCAIO retainer (Transformation): $30,000–$50,000 / month.
- AI Readiness Assessment: $25,000–$75,000 (4–6 weeks).
- Copilot Deployment Package: $50,000–$150,000 (8–12 weeks).
- AI Governance Implementation: $100,000–$300,000 (12–24 weeks).
- Enterprise migration: $50,000–$500,000+ depending on scope.
How engagements start
Every engagement starts with a 30-minute discovery call. The first call is with a working architect who will be on the project, not a salesperson.
- Call (888) 381-9725 or email contact@epcgroup.net.
- Most discovery calls run 30–45 minutes.
- You receive a one-page engagement summary within 48 hours.
- Pricing transparency lets procurement size budgets before the first call.
Frequently asked questions
What does EPC Group do?
EPC Group is an enterprise Microsoft consulting firm. We focus on AI architecture, SharePoint, Power BI, Azure, and data governance for Fortune 500 and regulated-industry clients.
How much does Microsoft consulting cost?
Hourly rates range from $150 to $500. Fixed-fee accelerators start at $25,000. Enterprise migrations run $50,000 to $500,000+ depending on scope, user count, and compliance scope.
Which industries do you serve?
Healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2), government (FedRAMP), education (FERPA), and manufacturing. Public client examples include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman.
Are you a certified Microsoft Partner?
Yes. EPC Group currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations. EPC Group held Microsoft Gold Partner status from 2003 to 2022, and was the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until Microsoft retired the program.
How long does a SharePoint migration take?
Small migrations (under 1 TB, single site) take 4–6 weeks. Mid-size migrations (1–10 TB, multiple sites) take 8–12 weeks. Large enterprise migrations (10 TB+, 10,000+ users) take 12–16 weeks with phased rollout.
Do you offer ongoing managed services?
Yes. Three tiers: Essentials ($3,500/month), Professional ($7,500/month), and Enterprise ($15,000+/month). All cover Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Power BI environments.
Do you handle compliance frameworks?
Yes. Compliance is core to every engagement. We architect for HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, CMMC, and FERPA from day one — including audit trails, DLP, and Microsoft Purview governance.
Where is EPC Group located?
Headquarters: 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Additional offices in Dallas, Chicago, San Antonio, Kansas City, and Washington DC. We deliver on-site and remote engagements nationwide and globally.
Schedule a consultation
Talk to a Microsoft architect about your AI, cloud migration, or analytics project. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.
Microsoft Enterprise Strategy: 2026 Considerations
Microsoft Solutions Partner status replaced the legacy Microsoft Gold Partner program in 2022 when Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework. EPC Group held Gold Partner status from 2003 to 2022, and was the oldest continuous Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program was retired. EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations — a credentialing footprint typically used by Microsoft field teams as a vetting gate for enterprise Customer 0 nominations and named-account engagements.
EPC Group 29-year Microsoft consulting heritage matters specifically because Microsoft platform decisions today are layered on top of 25 years of architectural choices: Active Directory schema decisions from 2005 affect Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access policy design in 2026; SharePoint 2003 information architecture decisions affect Copilot grounding quality in 2026. The firms that can navigate that depth (fewer than a dozen Microsoft Solutions Partners in North America) have a structural advantage on enterprise Microsoft migrations.
Decision factors EPC Group evaluates
- Microsoft platform capability assessment
- Vendor consolidation analysis
- Compliance and governance posture review
- Enterprise architecture roadmap
- Cost optimization and licensing audit
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