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The EPC Group blog collects the firm's working notes on enterprise Microsoft programs: Microsoft 365 and Copilot, Azure, Power BI and Fabric, Dynamics 365, security, governance and adoption. It is written for the architects, IT leaders and compliance owners who run those programs and need a specific decision explained rather than a product overview.

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Conditional Access for Copilot: Missing Security Layer 2026
Azure4 min read

Conditional Access for Copilot: Missing Security Layer 2026

Configure Conditional Access for Copilot. 5 policies every tenant needs, testing, monitoring.

Errin O'Connor
January 6, 2026
How to Choose a Microsoft Cloud Consulting Firm 2026
Microsoft 3654 min read

How to Choose a Microsoft Cloud Consulting Firm 2026

How to evaluate Microsoft cloud consulting firms. Partner tiers, certifications, red flags, engagement models, industry expertise.

Errin O'Connor
January 2, 2026
Power BI Drill Down & Drill Through: Complete Guide 2026
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Power BI Drill Down & Drill Through: Complete Guide 2026

Drill down vs drill through explained. Hierarchies, cross-report drill through, conditional navigation, best practices.

Errin O'Connor
December 30, 2025
Microsoft-First, Not Microsoft-Only: Enterprise Hybrid Integration Guide | EPC Group
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Microsoft-First, Not Microsoft-Only: Enterprise Hybrid Integration Guide | EPC Group

Microsoft-First, Not Microsoft-Only: Enterprise Hybrid Integration Guide | EPC Group.

Errin O'Connor
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SharePoint for Project Management: Best Practices 2026
SharePoint5 min read

SharePoint for Project Management: Best Practices 2026

10 best practices for SharePoint project management. Lists, Planner, templates, Power BI dashboards, governance.

Errin O'Connor
December 23, 2025
Self-Service BI with Enterprise Controls: Governance Playbook
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Self-Service BI with Enterprise Controls: Governance Playbook

Balance self-service BI with governance. Maturity model, workspace strategy, data certification, sensitivity labels, CoE building.

Errin O'Connor
December 18, 2025
Audit-Ready Analytics: Compliance-First BI Framework
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Audit-Ready Analytics: Compliance-First BI Framework

Audit-ready analytics enterprise framework — 8-domain operating model covering data lineage, version control, sensitivity labeling, RLS attestation, change management, evidence preservation, compliance attestation, audit response.

Errin O'Connor
December 17, 2025
Virtual CIO Services 2026 | vCIO & vCAIO Guide
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Virtual CIO Services 2026 | vCIO & vCAIO Guide

Complete guide to Virtual CIO (vCIO) and Virtual Chief AI Officer (vCAIO) services. Strategic IT leadership at a fraction of the cost.

Errin O'Connor
December 15, 2025
Power BI Performance Optimization: Enterprise Guide 2026
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Power BI Performance Optimization: Enterprise Guide 2026

Deep technical guide to Power BI performance optimization. DAX optimization, data model best practices, incremental refresh, composite models.

Errin O'Connor
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