Expert Microsoft consulting and implementation
EPC Group is a trusted Microsoft Gold Partner with 29 years of expertise delivering enterprise solutions across Cloud Platform, Business Applications, Data Analytics, and Modern Workplace.
Our Gold Partner competencies demonstrate validated expertise across key Microsoft technologies, backed by rigorous certification requirements and proven customer success.
Expert Azure architecture, migration, and cloud infrastructure solutions. We design, deploy, and optimize enterprise cloud environments that scale with your business.
Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions that transform business operations. From CRM to ERP, we implement applications that drive efficiency and growth.
Power BI and Azure data platform expertise to transform your data into actionable insights. Enterprise-scale analytics that drive better decision-making.
Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint solutions that transform how your organization works. Enable collaboration, productivity, and security across your enterprise.
Our team holds 50+ Microsoft certifications across Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Security.
Certified architects for complex cloud solutions
Low-code and automation specialists
Microsoft 365 deployment and management experts
Business application implementation specialists
Data platform and analytics experts
Security and compliance specialists
Microsoft Solutions Partner status (former Microsoft Gold Partner 2003–2022) is not just a badge - it represents validated expertise, proven methodologies, and a commitment to customer success.
Gold Partner status requires rigorous certification requirements and demonstrated customer success. It is not just a badge - it is proof of capability.
Our proven track record of successful implementations means lower risk for your Microsoft projects. We know what works and what to avoid.
Pre-built accelerators, templates, and experienced teams mean faster deployments and quicker return on your Microsoft investment.
Early access to Microsoft product roadmaps helps us guide your technology strategy and keep you ahead of the competition.
As a Gold Partner, we have direct access to Microsoft engineering teams for complex technical issues and early access to new features and products.
Our team maintains current certifications through continuous Microsoft training and certification programs, ensuring up-to-date expertise.
We follow Microsoft-approved implementation methodologies that have been refined through hundreds of successful enterprise deployments.
Deep understanding of Microsoft compliance frameworks for HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and other regulatory requirements.
Priority access to Microsoft Premier Support ensures rapid resolution of critical issues for your mission-critical workloads.
Deliver consistent Microsoft solutions across global enterprises with our experienced team and established delivery frameworks.
We specialize in highly regulated industries where security, compliance, and governance are non-negotiable.
HIPAA-compliant Microsoft solutions for healthcare organizations.
SOC 2-compliant implementations for banks and financial institutions.
FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise solutions for federal, state, and local agencies.
FERPA-compliant Microsoft solutions for K-12 and higher education.
Leverage our Gold Partner expertise across the entire Microsoft ecosystem for your enterprise needs.
Enterprise cloud migration, architecture, and optimization.
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Learn MorePartner with EPC Group for your next Microsoft initiative. Our Gold Partner expertise ensures successful outcomes for your enterprise technology investments.
“When we first achieved Microsoft Solutions Partner status (former Microsoft Gold Partner 2003–2022) in 2005, the certification validated what our clients already knew - EPC Group delivers enterprise-grade Microsoft solutions that work. Today, with the transition to the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation, the bar is even higher. Our team maintains 50+ active Microsoft certifications, and we invest over $200,000 annually in training to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving Microsoft ecosystem. The difference between a Gold Partner and a standard partner is not just a badge - it is the depth of engineering access, the pre-release program participation, and the battle-tested methodologies built from 11,000+ client engagements.”
Errin O'Connor
Founder & CEO, EPC Group | 4x Microsoft Press Bestselling Author
Published: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out, SharePoint 2013 Field Guide, Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step
EPC Group was a Microsoft Microsoft Gold Certified Partner (legacy 2003-2022 designation, succeeded by Microsoft Solutions Partner) from 2003 to 2022 — the oldest continuous Gold Partner in North America. In 2022, Microsoft replaced Gold/Silver Partner status with Solutions Partner designations. EPC Group currently holds all six Solutions Partner designations, a credential shared by fewer than 50 firms globally.
The Microsoft Microsoft Gold Certified Partner (legacy 2003-2022 designation, succeeded by Microsoft Solutions Partner) status was the highest level in the legacy Microsoft partner program. It required verified customer references, certified staff, and demonstrated revenue in a Microsoft solution area.
Gold Partner was replaced by Solutions Partner in 2022. The new program is more granular — instead of one Gold designation, partners earn separate designations in each of six solution areas.
Solutions Partner is the current top-tier Microsoft partner credential. Each designation requires demonstrated customer success — not just certified staff counts.
Microsoft partner credentials signal investment depth — not just badge collection. A firm that holds all six Solutions Partner designations has demonstrated customer success across AI, cloud, security, productivity, development, and business applications.
More practically: Microsoft uses partner credentials as a vetting gate for enterprise Customer 0 nominations and named-account engagements. When Microsoft field teams recommend a partner for a critical enterprise project, they filter by Solutions Partner designation first.
Microsoft Gold Partner (2003-2022) was the highest level in the legacy Microsoft partner certification program, which ran until 2022. Gold Partners had to demonstrate verified customer references, certified staff, and revenue in a Microsoft solution area. In 2022, Microsoft replaced Gold/Silver Partner with the Solutions Partner program covering six distinct solution areas.
No. Microsoft retired the Gold Partner program for all partners in 2022 and replaced it with Solutions Partner designations for every firm. EPC Group now holds all six Solutions Partner designations — the equivalent of having Gold across all six solution areas. Firms still advertising "Gold Partner" in 2026 are showing outdated credentials.
Search "EPC Group" at partner.microsoft.com to view our current Solutions Partner designations, Advanced Specializations, and certification counts. We are also happy to screen-share our partner profile at the start of any discovery call — we do this routinely for enterprise procurement teams conducting due diligence.
Gold Partner was a single designation valid across all Microsoft solution areas. Solutions Partner designations are earned separately for each of six solution areas (Data & AI, Modern Work, Infrastructure, Security, Digital & App Innovation, Business Applications). A firm that holds all six Solutions Partner designations has demonstrated validated customer success across more specific domains than the old Gold Partner program required.
29 years as a Microsoft-focused firm means EPC Group has worked through every major Microsoft platform transition — from Exchange 5.5 and SharePoint 2001 through Azure, Copilot, and Microsoft Fabric. The architectural decisions your organization made in 2005 affect your Entra ID and Copilot environment today. A partner with institutional knowledge across that full timeline delivers better architectural guidance than one that started five years ago.
EPC Group holds all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations. Every discovery call is with the architect who will work on your project — not a salesperson. Call (888) 381-9725 or schedule a 30-minute discovery call.