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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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Sensitivity Labels and Copilot: Enforcement Guide 2026
AI Governance4 min read

Sensitivity Labels and Copilot: Enforcement Guide 2026

Why sensitivity label enforcement matters more than configuration for Copilot security.

Errin O'Connor
November 19, 2025
Data Governance Best Practices: Enterprise Framework for Microsoft 365
AI Governance5 min read

Data Governance Best Practices: Enterprise Framework for Microsoft 365

Enterprise data governance framework for Microsoft 365. Covers Microsoft Purview, data classification, sensitivity labels, DLP, retention policies, and stewardship model.

Errin O'Connor
November 18, 2025
SharePoint Modernization: From Classic to Modern Experience
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SharePoint Modernization: From Classic to Modern Experience

SharePoint Modernization enterprise playbook — assessment, content cleanup (60-70% volume reduction), hub-and-spoke architecture, Viva integration, M365 Copilot enablement. From 1,500+ engagements.

Errin O'Connor
November 17, 2025
Microsoft Viva: Employee Experience Platform for Enterprise
Microsoft 3655 min read

Microsoft Viva: Employee Experience Platform for Enterprise

Microsoft Viva enterprise guide — 8-module integrated employee experience platform. Connections, Engage, Topics, Learning, Insights, Goals, Pulse, Glint. Microsoft Viva Suite $12/user/mo. M365 Copilot integration.

Errin O'Connor
November 14, 2025
Compliance-Native Analytics: The EPC Playbook | EPC Group
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Compliance-Native Analytics: The EPC Playbook | EPC Group

Compliance-Native Analytics: The EPC Playbook | EPC Group.

Errin O'Connor
November 13, 2025
Multi-LLM Governance: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Copilot
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Multi-LLM Governance: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Copilot

Multi-LLM Governance: Claude, GPT, Gemini, Copilot.

Errin O'Connor
November 7, 2025
Microsoft Partner Hipaa Soc2 Fedramp
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Microsoft Partner Hipaa Soc2 Fedramp

Microsoft Partner Hipaa Soc2 Fedramp.

Errin O'Connor
November 5, 2025
Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric: Enterprise Guide | EPC Group
Power BI2 min read

Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric: Enterprise Guide | EPC Group

Getting Started with Microsoft Fabric: Enterprise Guide | EPC Group.

Errin O'Connor
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Microsoft Copilot Consulting Cost: Pricing Guide
AI Governance4 min read

Microsoft Copilot Consulting Cost: Pricing Guide

Microsoft Copilot Consulting Cost: Pricing Guide.

Errin O'Connor
October 22, 2025

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