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EPC Group

Enterprise Microsoft consulting with 29 years serving Fortune 500 companies.

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4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830
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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's 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.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

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 administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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Azure Consulting Services San Antonio - EPC Group enterprise consulting

Azure Consulting Services San Antonio

Expert Azure cloud migration, infrastructure design, and DevOps consulting for Greater San Antonio enterprises.

Azure Consulting Services in San Antonio, TX

EPC Group provides expert Azure cloud migration, infrastructure architecture, and DevOps automation for organizations in the Greater San Antonio area. With 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience and Fortune 500 expertise, we deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions that drive results.

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Azure Consulting Services for Greater San Antonio Organizations

Azure cloud migration and modernization

Azure infrastructure design and architecture

Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation

Azure security and compliance configuration

Azure cost optimization and governance

Why San Antonio Organizations Choose EPC Group

We understand the unique needs of businesses in Greater San Antonio. Our team has worked with healthcare systems, financial institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across TX to deliver Microsoft Azure solutions that meet strict compliance requirements while optimizing cloud infrastructure costs.

  • 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience
  • 4 Microsoft Press bestselling books by our founder
  • HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP compliance expertise
  • Remote and on-site consulting available in TX

Our Azure Consulting Process

1

Discovery & Assessment

We analyze your current infrastructure and identify cloud migration opportunities.

2

Architecture & Planning

We design a customized Azure architecture aligned with your business goals and budget.

3

Migration & Support

We execute the migration and provide ongoing support to ensure cloud success.

Ready to Transform Your Cloud Infrastructure in San Antonio?

Contact EPC Group today for a free consultation. We'll discuss your needs and show you how Azure cloud migration and infrastructure design can help your organization succeed.

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Why Greater San Antonio Organizations Choose EPC Group for Azure Consulting

The Greater San Antonio region — home to 2.6 million metro residents and headquarters of USAA, Valero Energy, H-E-B, and Rackspace — represents one of the most dynamic enterprise technology markets in the United States. Organizations across military, healthcare, cybersecurity, and energy are accelerating their Microsoft platform investments, and they need a consulting partner with the depth of experience to deliver results, not just recommendations.

EPC Group has served San Antonio, TX organizations for over a decade with cloud migration, Azure architecture, security hardening, and hybrid cloud solutions. Our team combines 29 years of Microsoft ecosystem expertise with hands-on implementation experience across 10,000+ enterprise deployments. We are not a staffing firm that places contractors — we are a delivery firm that owns outcomes. Every engagement is led by senior architects who have completed hundreds of similar implementations.

What Makes San Antonio Enterprises Different

San Antonio organizations face unique challenges. The concentration of military, healthcare, cybersecurity, and energy means compliance requirements are non-negotiable — HIPAA for healthcare, SOC 2 for financial services, FedRAMP for government, and increasingly ISO 42001 for AI governance. EPC Group builds compliance into the foundation of every engagement, not as an afterthought. Our frameworks have passed every regulatory audit to date, across Fortune 500 banks, healthcare systems, and federal agencies.

The San Antonio talent market is competitive. Organizations cannot afford 6-month consulting engagements that deliver a PowerPoint and a handoff. EPC Group's fixed-fee accelerator model delivers production-ready solutions in 30-90 days — from Copilot governance frameworks to Power BI Centers of Excellence to Azure landing zones. We price on outcomes, not hours.

Our San Antonio Engagement Model

  • Week 1-2: On-site or remote discovery with your IT, security, and business stakeholders. We audit your current Microsoft environment, identify gaps, and build a prioritized roadmap.
  • Week 3-6: Sprint-based delivery. We implement the highest-value items first — typically Copilot governance, Power BI semantic models, or SharePoint migration waves.
  • Week 7-12: Production hardening, user training, and knowledge transfer. Your team owns the solution when we leave.
  • Ongoing: Optional managed services at three tiers (Essentials, Advanced, Enterprise) for organizations that want 24/7 support and continuous optimization.

Ready to talk about your San Antonio project? Call (888) 381-9725 or emailcontact@epcgroup.net to schedule a free assessment. Most organizations get a roadmap within one week.

Azure Consulting Services in San Antonio, TX

EPC Group delivers Azure cloud consulting in San Antonio, TX for enterprises in healthcare, energy, financial services, and government. We specialize in governance-first cloud migrations, landing zone design, and compliance frameworks — HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO 42001. Fixed-fee accelerators run 30–40% below Big 4 rates. 29 years of Microsoft experience.

Key facts

  • Service area: Greater San Antonio, TX — including USAA, Valero Energy, H-E-B, and Rackspace headquarters.
  • Metro population served: 2.6 million residents in the San Antonio region.
  • Compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, and ISO 42001 for AI governance.
  • EPC Group Microsoft credentials: all six Solutions Partner designations.
  • Fixed-fee accelerators starting at $25,000. Hourly rates: $150–$500.
  • 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting. 11,000+ engagements completed.

Why San Antonio Enterprises Choose EPC Group

San Antonio is one of the most dynamic enterprise technology markets in the United States. The concentration of military, healthcare, cybersecurity, and energy companies means compliance is non-negotiable.

Each sector has distinct requirements:

  • Healthcare — HIPAA-compliant Azure deployments for health systems.
  • Financial services — SOC 2 Type II advisory for USAA-ecosystem vendors.
  • Government and defense — FedRAMP Moderate/High, CMMC Level 2/3.
  • Energy — NERC CIP compliance, ICS/OT network segmentation.
  • Cybersecurity firms — Rackspace-adjacent security architecture on Azure Sentinel.

Azure Services We Deliver in San Antonio

Every engagement starts with architecture and governance. We do not bolt compliance on after deployment.

  • Azure landing zones — Enterprise-scale design with management groups, hub-spoke networking, and Azure Policy. Deploys in 4–7 days vs. the industry standard 6–12 weeks.
  • Cloud migration — Lift-and-shift, re-platform, and re-architect for Azure VMs, App Services, and Azure SQL.
  • Azure security — Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, and Conditional Access policies.
  • Azure cost optimization — Rightsizing, Reserved Instances (up to 72% savings), and Spot Instances for batch workloads.
  • Azure DevOps / CI/CD — IaC pipelines with Bicep or Terraform. Drift detection and policy-as-code enforcement.
  • Azure AI and OpenAI — GPT-4o, RAG architectures, and AI governance frameworks on Azure.

ExpressRoute and Connectivity in San Antonio

Large San Antonio enterprises often need dedicated, private connectivity to Azure datacenters. Azure ExpressRoute provides this without using the public internet.

ExpressRoute pricing tiers for 2026:

  • ExpressRoute Local — $0/month metered, plus bandwidth costs. For in-region Azure egress.
  • ExpressRoute Standard — $300/month for 1 Gbps, plus bandwidth. For cross-region access.
  • ExpressRoute Premium — $300/month add-on. Adds global connectivity to all Azure regions and Microsoft 365 services.

Azure Landing Zone Architecture for San Antonio

The Enterprise-scale landing zone is the foundation for every large Azure deployment EPC Group delivers. It solves identity, networking, security, governance, and operations in a single automated run.

  • Deploys management groups, hub-spoke networking, and Azure Policy in one Bicep/Terraform run.
  • Includes Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel by default.
  • Compresses what used to take 6–12 weeks of architect time into 4–7 days.
  • Compliant from day one — HIPAA, FedRAMP, and CMMC policy assignments are built in.

Azure Cost Optimization for San Antonio Clients

EPC Group cost optimization audits typically identify 30–50% savings opportunities. We find waste in four areas:

  • Rightsizing — Eliminate over-provisioned VMs that are running at under 30% utilization.
  • Reserved Instances — 1-year or 3-year commits deliver up to 72% savings vs. pay-as-you-go.
  • Spot Instances — Use preemptible compute for batch and dev/test workloads.
  • Storage tiering — Move cold data to Azure Archive Storage to cut storage costs by 80%+.

Frequently asked questions

What Azure services does EPC Group deliver in San Antonio?

We deliver landing zone design, cloud migration, Azure security, cost optimization, Azure DevOps, and Azure OpenAI / AI governance. All work is compliance-first — HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC 2, and CMMC from day one.

How much does Azure consulting cost in San Antonio?

Hourly rates range from $150 to $500 by specialization. Fixed-fee accelerators start at $25,000. Enterprise cloud migrations typically run $50,000–$500,000+ depending on scope, user count, and compliance requirements.

Which San Antonio industries do you serve?

Healthcare, financial services, government and defense, energy, and cybersecurity. The San Antonio market includes USAA, Valero Energy, H-E-B, and Rackspace — all industries with strict compliance requirements we address by default.

How long does an Azure migration take?

Small migrations (under 1 TB, single site) take 4–6 weeks. Mid-size migrations (1–10 TB) take 8–12 weeks. Large enterprise migrations (10 TB+, 10,000+ users) take 12–16 weeks with phased rollout.

Are you a certified Microsoft Partner?

Yes. EPC Group holds core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations: Data & AI, Modern Work, Infrastructure, Security, Digital & App Innovation, and Business Applications. We were the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2003 to 2022.

Do you work on-site in San Antonio?

Yes. We deliver both on-site and remote engagements. For complex migrations and regulated-industry projects, our architects work on-site in San Antonio during the discovery and design phases.

Schedule a consultation in San Antonio

Talk to an Azure architect about your cloud migration, security, or AI project in San Antonio. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.

Azure Cloud Consulting in San Antonio, TX

EPC Group helps San Antonio enterprises migrate to Azure, optimize cloud infrastructure, and implement security frameworks that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP compliance requirements. With 29 years of Microsoft partnership, we bring deep expertise in Azure architecture, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud strategy.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

We execute lift-and-shift, re-platform, and re-architecture migrations using Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and custom PowerShell automation. Every migration includes a landing zone architecture with network security groups, Azure Firewall, and identity management through Entra ID. Typical enterprise migrations complete in 3-9 months.

Azure Security & Compliance

Security is foundational to every Azure deployment. EPC Group configures Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel SIEM, Conditional Access policies, and Privileged Identity Management. For government clients, we deploy in Azure Government with GCC/GCC High configurations meeting FedRAMP Moderate and High baselines.

Hybrid Cloud Architecture

Most enterprises operate hybrid environments. We design Azure Arc-managed architectures that unify on-premises and cloud resources under a single management plane. Our hybrid designs include site-to-site VPN, ExpressRoute, and Azure Stack HCI for organizations requiring on-premises compute with cloud management.

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