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EPC Group

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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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EPC Group designs and builds modern enterprise data architectures on Azure — data lakes, data warehouses, data lakehouses, and real-time analytics platforms. We work with Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Microsoft Purview for governance. 29 years of enterprise Microsoft experience. Fortune 500 and federal government clients.

Key Facts

  • EPC Group delivers data architecture consulting across Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Event Hubs.
  • Compliance-first data architecture for healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2), and government (FedRAMP).
  • Data architecture engagements follow a 5-phase methodology: Assess, Design, Build, Migrate, Optimize.
  • EPC Group has completed 11,000+ enterprise Microsoft engagements over 29 years.
  • Data architecture projects range from $75,000 (single-platform modernization) to $500,000+ (enterprise multi-cloud architectures).

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Data Architecture Consulting

Modernize your enterprise data infrastructure with scalable, secure, and cost-optimized data architectures. From data modeling to cloud data platforms, we design solutions that unlock the full value of your data.

Microsoft Gold Partner
HIPAA Compliant
SOC 2 Expertise
FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise
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Data Platforms
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Faster Insights
40%
Cost Reduction
25+
Years Experience
Our Services

Comprehensive Data Architecture Services

End-to-end data architecture consulting designed for enterprise complexity. From strategy to implementation, we are your trusted data architecture partner.

Data Modeling

Design scalable, performant data models that form the foundation of your enterprise analytics. We create dimensional models, entity-relationship diagrams, and semantic layers optimized for your business needs.

  • Dimensional modeling (Star/Snowflake)
  • Entity-relationship design
  • Data vault architecture
  • Semantic layer development
  • Master data management
  • Data catalog implementation

Data Lake Architecture

Build modern data lakes that store structured and unstructured data at scale. Our lakehouse architectures combine the flexibility of data lakes with the governance of data warehouses.

  • Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
  • Delta Lake implementation
  • Zone-based architecture (Raw/Curated/Consumption)
  • Data lakehouse patterns
  • Real-time streaming ingestion
  • Cost-optimized storage tiers

Data Warehouse Modernization

Migrate and modernize legacy data warehouses to cloud-native platforms. We transform on-premises EDW environments into scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions.

  • Azure Synapse Analytics migration
  • Snowflake implementation
  • Legacy ETL modernization
  • Performance optimization
  • Workload management
  • Query optimization

Data Integration

Implement robust data integration pipelines that connect disparate systems and ensure data flows reliably across your enterprise. We design ELT/ETL processes that scale.

  • Azure Data Factory pipelines
  • Real-time streaming with Event Hubs
  • API integration patterns
  • Change data capture (CDC)
  • Data quality monitoring
  • Error handling and recovery
Azure Data Services

Azure Data Platform Expertise

Deep expertise across the Azure data platform to deliver comprehensive, cloud-native data solutions for your enterprise.

Azure Synapse Analytics

Unified analytics platform combining data warehousing, big data, and data integration in a single service.

  • Dedicated SQL pools
  • Serverless SQL pools
  • Apache Spark pools
  • Data Explorer integration

Azure Data Factory

Cloud-based data integration service for creating, scheduling, and orchestrating data pipelines at scale.

  • 90+ native connectors
  • Mapping data flows
  • SSIS package execution
  • Git-based CI/CD

Azure Databricks

Unified analytics platform for data engineering, data science, and machine learning on Apache Spark.

  • Delta Lake tables
  • Collaborative notebooks
  • MLflow integration
  • Unity Catalog governance

Azure Data Lake Storage

Massively scalable and secure data lake storage built on Azure Blob Storage with hierarchical namespace.

  • Hierarchical namespace
  • Fine-grained ACLs
  • Lifecycle management
  • Azure AD integration

Azure Event Hubs

Real-time data streaming platform capable of processing millions of events per second for IoT and analytics.

  • Kafka compatibility
  • Capture to Data Lake
  • Schema registry
  • Geo-disaster recovery

Microsoft Purview

Unified data governance service for automated data discovery, classification, and lineage tracking.

  • Automated scanning
  • Data classification
  • Lineage tracking
  • Business glossary
Architecture Principles

Built for Enterprise Excellence

Every data architecture we design follows proven principles that ensure long-term success and business value.

Scalable Architecture

Design data platforms that grow with your business, handling petabytes of data without performance degradation.

Security by Design

Implement defense-in-depth security with encryption, access controls, and audit logging from day one.

Real-Time Capable

Build architectures that support both batch and real-time data processing for instant insights.

Data Governance

Establish comprehensive data governance with lineage, cataloging, and quality frameworks.

Performance Optimized

Tune data platforms for optimal query performance and cost efficiency at enterprise scale.

Automation First

Automate data pipeline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance with Infrastructure as Code.

Cloud Native

Leverage serverless and PaaS services to minimize operational overhead and maximize agility.

Business Aligned

Align data architecture with business objectives to deliver measurable ROI and competitive advantage.

Industry Expertise

Compliance-First Data Architecture

We specialize in highly regulated industries where data security and compliance are non-negotiable.

HIPAA

Healthcare

HIPAA-compliant data architectures for healthcare analytics, population health management, and clinical data integration. We implement BAA-covered services with proper PHI handling.

Key Use Cases:
Clinical data warehouse
FHIR data lake integration
Real-time patient monitoring
Healthcare analytics platform
Research data repositories
SOC 2

Financial Services

SOC 2-compliant data platforms for risk analytics, regulatory reporting, and real-time fraud detection. Secure architectures for sensitive financial data processing.

Key Use Cases:
Risk data aggregation (BCBS 239)
Real-time fraud detection
Regulatory reporting platforms
Trading data analytics
Customer 360 data hub
FedRAMP

Government

FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise data architectures for federal agencies. IL2-IL5 compliant designs with proper security controls and continuous monitoring.

Key Use Cases:
Citizen data platforms
Cross-agency data sharing
Public records management
Intelligence analytics
Grant management systems
Our Methodology

Proven Data Architecture Framework

Our battle-tested methodology ensures successful data platform implementations with minimal risk and maximum business value.

01

Assess

Comprehensive assessment of your current data landscape, including source systems, data quality, and integration points. We identify gaps and opportunities for modernization.

Data landscape inventory
Current state architecture
Gap analysis report
Modernization roadmap
02

Design

Architect the target data platform with detailed technical designs, data models, and integration patterns. We create blueprints that balance innovation with practicality.

Target architecture design
Data model specifications
Integration patterns
Security architecture
03

Build

Implement the data platform using agile methodologies with iterative delivery. We deploy infrastructure, build pipelines, and establish governance frameworks.

Platform deployment
Data pipeline implementation
Governance framework
Quality monitoring setup
04

Migrate

Execute data migration with proven strategies that ensure data integrity and minimal business disruption. We validate completeness and accuracy at every stage.

Migration execution
Data validation
Cutover coordination
Rollback procedures
05

Optimize

Continuous optimization of performance, cost, and governance. We establish operational processes and provide knowledge transfer to your team.

Performance tuning
Cost optimization
Operational runbooks
Team enablement
Why EPC Group

The Data Architecture Partner Fortune 500 Companies Trust

With 29 years of Microsoft ecosystem expertise, we bring unmatched depth and experience to every data architecture engagement.

Compliance Expertise

Deep experience with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and industry-specific regulations for data platforms.

Platform Agnostic

Expertise across Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments to design the right solution for your needs.

Enterprise Scale

Proven success with Fortune 500 companies managing petabytes of data across complex environments.

Business Outcomes Focus

We measure success by your business outcomes, not just technical implementation metrics.

Ready to Modernize Your Data Architecture?

Schedule a free consultation with our data architects and discover how we can help you build a scalable, secure, and cost-optimized data platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power BI and how can it help my organization?

Power BI is Microsoft's enterprise analytics platform that transforms raw data into interactive dashboards and reports. It enables data-driven decision-making across your organization with real-time insights, automated refresh, and role-based access control. EPC Group has delivered 200+ enterprise Power BI implementations.

How much does Power BI consulting cost?

Power BI consulting typically ranges from $50K-$250K depending on scope. A focused dashboard project runs $50K-$100K, while enterprise-wide analytics platforms with governance frameworks cost $150K-$250K. EPC Group provides detailed estimates after a free discovery session.

What industries does EPC Group serve with Power BI?

EPC Group delivers Power BI solutions across healthcare (HIPAA-compliant), financial services (SOC 2), government (FedRAMP/GCC), manufacturing, retail, education, energy, and professional services — all with industry-specific compliance and security configurations.

How long does a Power BI implementation take?

Timeline depends on complexity: a focused dashboard suite takes 4-8 weeks, a department-wide analytics rollout takes 8-16 weeks, and an enterprise platform with Fabric, governance, and training takes 4-6 months. EPC Group uses agile delivery with 2-week sprint cycles.

Data Architecture Consulting

EPC Group designs and builds modern enterprise data architectures on Azure — data lakes, data warehouses, data lakehouses, and real-time analytics platforms. We work with Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Microsoft Purview for governance. 29 years of enterprise Microsoft experience. Fortune 500 and federal government clients.

Key facts

  • EPC Group delivers data architecture consulting across Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Event Hubs.
  • Compliance-first data architecture for healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2), and government (FedRAMP).
  • Data architecture engagements follow a 5-phase methodology: Assess, Design, Build, Migrate, Optimize.
  • EPC Group has completed 11,000+ enterprise Microsoft engagements over 29 years.
  • Data architecture projects range from $75,000 (single-platform modernization) to $500,000+ (enterprise multi-cloud architectures).

Comprehensive Data Architecture Services

Data Modeling

  • Dimensional modeling (Star/Snowflake schema)
  • Entity-relationship design
  • Data vault architecture for enterprise-scale historical tracking
  • Semantic layer development for business-friendly data access
  • Master data management and data catalog implementation

Data Lake Architecture

  • Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 design and implementation
  • Delta Lake integration for ACID transactions on lake data
  • Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) zone design
  • Data lakehouse patterns combining lake storage with warehouse query performance

Data Warehouse Modernization

  • Legacy data warehouse assessment (Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server)
  • Migration to Azure Synapse Analytics or Microsoft Fabric
  • Performance tuning, partitioning, and distribution design
  • Cost optimization via workload management and auto-pause

Data Integration

  • Azure Data Factory pipeline design for batch ETL
  • Azure Event Hubs for real-time streaming ingestion
  • Microsoft Fabric Dataflow Gen2 for self-service data preparation
  • API and CDC (change data capture) integration patterns

Azure Data Platform Expertise

Azure Synapse Analytics

Unified analytics service combining data warehousing and big data. We design dedicated SQL pools, serverless SQL pools, Apache Spark pools, and Synapse Link for real-time operational analytics.

Azure Data Factory

Code-free ETL and data integration service. We build pipelines connecting 100+ data sources to Azure landing zones. Includes monitoring, alerting, and CI/CD pipeline deployment.

Azure Databricks

Apache Spark-based analytics platform for large-scale data engineering and ML model training. We design medallion architectures in Delta Lake backed by Databricks for maximum performance and ACID compliance.

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Petabyte-scale storage with hierarchical namespace for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. We design zone partitioning, lifecycle management, and RBAC access control.

Microsoft Purview

Enterprise data governance platform for data cataloging, classification, and lineage. We implement automated data scanning, sensitivity labeling, and data access policies across hybrid multi-cloud environments.

Compliance-First Data Architecture

Healthcare

  • HIPAA-compliant data lake design with PHI zone isolation
  • Purview sensitivity labels on all PHI data assets
  • Audit logging for all PHI access via Azure Monitor and Sentinel

Financial Services

  • SOC 2 Type II control implementation for data platform access, change management, and availability
  • SOX-compliant audit trails for financial data transformations
  • Data lineage tracking from source to report via Purview

Government

  • FedRAMP Moderate/High architectures on Azure Government
  • NIST 800-53 data control implementation
  • IL4/IL5 data handling on Azure Government for DoD workloads

Proven Data Architecture Framework

  • Assess — Current-state data platform audit: sources, volumes, quality, governance gaps.
  • Design — Future-state architecture blueprint: platform selection, data model, integration patterns, governance framework.
  • Build — Platform deployment, pipeline development, data model implementation.
  • Migrate — Historical data migration from legacy platforms with validation and cutover planning.
  • Optimize — Performance tuning, cost right-sizing, and adoption enablement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is data architecture consulting?

Data architecture consulting covers the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise data platforms — data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, and real-time pipelines. The work connects raw data sources to analytics-ready data that supports Power BI, Azure ML, and business intelligence tools.

How much does data architecture consulting cost?

Project cost depends on scope. Single-platform modernization (e.g., moving one SQL Server data warehouse to Azure Synapse) typically runs $75,000–$150,000. Full enterprise data platform builds spanning multiple sources, compliance frameworks, and real-time pipelines run $250,000–$500,000+.

What industries does EPC Group serve for data architecture?

Healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2, SOX), government (FedRAMP), manufacturing, and education. EPC Group has completed 11,000+ enterprise Microsoft engagements across all major regulated industries over 29 years.

How long does a data architecture project take?

A single-platform data warehouse modernization takes 12–20 weeks. A full enterprise data platform build — including data lake, warehouse, streaming ingestion, governance, and reporting layer — takes 6–12 months. EPC Group provides phased delivery so business value is realized at each milestone.

What is the difference between a data warehouse and a data lakehouse?

A data warehouse stores structured, transformed data optimized for SQL queries and reporting. A data lake stores raw data in any format at low cost. A data lakehouse combines both — it stores data in a lake (low cost, any format) but adds a query layer (Delta Lake, Synapse, Fabric) that delivers warehouse-like performance and ACID transactions.

Ready to Modernize Your Data Architecture?

Talk to an EPC Group data architect about your current platform and target state. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a data architecture assessment.