AI Consulting Services in New York, NY
EPC Group offers enterprise AI consulting in New York, NY. We implement Microsoft Copilot and develop AI governance frameworks.
Additionally, we deploy Azure AI solutions for organizations in the New York Metro area.
- Microsoft expertise since 1997
- Specialization in compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP
- Clients include financial services firms, healthcare systems, legal organizations, and media companies
AI consulting services for New York Metro organizations
New York enterprises face the most complex regulatory stack in the U.S. — SEC, FINRA, NY DFS, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance often apply simultaneously.
EPC Group provides Microsoft AI consulting to businesses in the New York Metro area. We concentrate on three main service lines. Each service line starts with a discovery phase that reviews your current environment. After this assessment, we suggest a clear path forward.
Microsoft Copilot deployment
Before deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio widely, it is essential to strengthen governance. Our team will:
- Assess your Microsoft 365 environment.
- Classify sensitive data.
- Configure DLP policies.
- Implement security controls for Copilot rollout.
- Copilot readiness assessment: data classification, oversharing audit, sensitivity labels.
- Copilot Studio custom agent development for business-specific workflows.
- ROI tracking and adoption measurement post-deployment.
- Ongoing Copilot governance through Microsoft Purview.
AI governance and risk management
Deploying AI without governance creates regulatory and reputational risk.
We build AI governance frameworks aligned to NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and
industry-specific regulations for NY organizations.
- AI system inventory and risk classification.
- BYOAI policy design and enforcement.
- Model risk management framework implementation.
- EU AI Act and HIPAA compliance for applicable organizations.
Azure OpenAI and custom AI solutions
We create tailored AI applications using the Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure AI Search. Our use cases include:
- Document intelligence
- RAG-based knowledge bases
- AI-powered process automation
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) on your enterprise documents and SharePoint content.
- Azure OpenAI integration with Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Teams.
- AI-powered document processing using Azure AI Document Intelligence.
- Compliance architecture for HIPAA-compliant or FedRAMP-aligned Azure AI deployments.
Why New York Metro organizations choose EPC Group
- Microsoft experience since 1997. 11,000+ enterprise engagements completed.
- 4 bestselling books — Our founder Errin O'Connor has written the widely cited books on SharePoint and Power BI.
- Compliance-first — HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, and FERPA expertise built into every architecture.
- Remote and on-site delivery in NY — On-site visits for discovery, architecture reviews, and go-live support.
- Senior architects only — Every engagement is led by a principal-level architect. No rotating junior teams.
Our AI consulting engagement model
Every engagement follows a three-phase sprint model. Your team owns the
solution by the end — we do not create dependency.
- Weeks 1–2: Discovery — On-site or remote audit of your Microsoft environment, security posture, and AI readiness. We build a prioritized roadmap.
- Weeks 3–6: Sprint delivery — We implement the highest-value items first — Copilot governance, Power BI models, or SharePoint migration waves.
- Weeks 7–12: Production hardening — Security hardening, user training, and knowledge transfer. Your team runs the solution when we leave.
- Ongoing: Managed services — Optional Essentials, Advanced, or Enterprise tiers for 24/7 support and continuous optimization.
Other Microsoft services in New York, NY
Frequently asked questions
Does EPC Group serve New York, NY clients on-site?
Yes. EPC Group offers both remote and on-site consulting in New York. Our on-site services include:
- Discovery workshops
- Architecture reviews
- Production go-live support
Travel costs are included in our fixed-fee engagement pricing.
What AI consulting services does EPC Group provide in New York, NY?
We offer a range of services including:
- Microsoft Copilot deployment
- AI governance framework design
- Azure OpenAI custom solutions
- AI readiness assessments
- vCAIO retainers
- Microsoft 365 AI strategy
Our focus is on serving organizations in the New York Metro area across all regulated industries.
How much does AI consulting cost in New York, NY?
Engagements are fixed-fee and fixed-scope; pricing is confirmed after a scoping call.
Costs for full Copilot deployments range from $50,000 to $150,000. AI governance implementations can vary from $100,000 to $300,000, based on scope and compliance needs.
Which industries does EPC Group serve in New York Metro?
Industries such as healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2, FINRA), government (FedRAMP, CMMC), education (FERPA), manufacturing, legal, and technology are all impacted by regulations.
Compliance-first AI governance is essential for companies in regulated sectors in New York. This approach helps ensure adherence to industry standards.
What is a vCAIO and how does it work?
vCAIO stands for Virtual Chief AI Officer. This service provides fractional AI leadership from EPC Group. It includes:
- Strategy
- Governance
- A Copilot roadmap
This approach allows you to gain expert guidance without the cost of hiring a full-time C-suite executive.
vCAIO engagements are retainer-based and fixed-scope; pricing is confirmed after a scoping call.
Schedule a consultation in New York, NY
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