End-to-End Microsoft Cloud Solutions
One Partner for Your Entire Stack — Azure, Microsoft 365, Power BI, SharePoint, Fabric, Copilot & Compliance
What does an end-to-end Microsoft cloud solution include?
An end-to-end Microsoft cloud solution covers every layer of the enterprise technology stack through a single partner: Azure infrastructure (compute, storage, networking), Microsoft 365 productivity (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint), data and analytics (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Purview), AI and automation (Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Power Automate), and security and compliance (Defender, Entra ID, Purview Information Protection).
EPC Group delivers all of these workloads through unified architecture and governance — eliminating the integration gaps, conflicting policies, and vendor finger-pointing that plague multi-vendor environments.
Why One Partner Matters
Enterprise Microsoft environments are deeply interconnected. Azure Active Directory (now Entra ID) governs identity across every workload. SharePoint permissions flow into Copilot responses. Power BI row-level security depends on Azure AD groups. Purview sensitivity labels protect data across Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, and Power BI simultaneously. When different vendors manage different pieces, integration gaps become security gaps.
Multi-Vendor Reality
- ✗Integration gaps between workloads managed by different teams
- ✗Conflicting governance policies create security holes
- ✗Vendor finger-pointing when issues span boundaries
- ✗3-5x longer resolution times for cross-workload incidents
- ✗Duplicated licensing costs from uncoordinated purchases
- ✗No single architecture owner means no one sees the full picture
Single Partner Reality
- Holistic architecture with zero integration gaps
- Unified governance policies across all workloads
- One escalation path — no vendor finger-pointing
- 30-40% faster project delivery with coordinated sprints
- Optimized licensing through cross-workload visibility
- Single architecture owner who sees and owns the full stack
EPC Group has been delivering integrated Microsoft solutions for 28+ years. As a Microsoft Gold Partner and bestselling Microsoft Press author (4 books), our team brings architecture-level expertise across every workload — not just point-solution knowledge of one product.
The 3 Solution Bundles
Each bundle is a complete, fixed-fee engagement with defined deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria. Combine two or more bundles for 15-20% multi-bundle discounts.
Bundle 1: Modern Data Platform
Azure + Microsoft Fabric + Power BI + Purview
What's Included
- Azure Data Factory or Fabric pipelines for data ingestion and ETL
- Azure Synapse Analytics or Fabric Lakehouse for warehousing
- Microsoft Purview data catalog and governance policies
- Power BI Premium dashboards with row-level security
- Data quality framework with automated validation rules
- Semantic model design with enterprise-grade DAX optimization
- Copilot for Power BI enablement and prompt engineering
- End-user training and Power BI Center of Excellence setup
12-16 weeks with bi-weekly sprint deliverables
Starting at $75,000 (fixed-fee)
40-60% reduction in reporting time; 25% improvement in data-driven decision accuracy; 3-6 month payback period through operational efficiency gains
Chief Data Officers, VPs of Analytics, CIOs modernizing legacy BI platforms, organizations migrating from Tableau or on-premises SQL Server Reporting Services
Bundle 2: Modern Digital Workplace
Microsoft 365 + SharePoint + Teams + Viva + Copilot
What's Included
- Microsoft 365 tenant configuration and security hardening
- SharePoint Online hub site architecture and enterprise intranet
- Viva Connections personalized employee dashboard in Teams
- Viva Engage organizational communication platform
- Teams governance framework with channel management policies
- Copilot for Microsoft 365 readiness assessment and deployment
- Data hygiene remediation (permissions, sensitivity labels, oversharing)
- Information architecture and metadata taxonomy design
- Change management program and end-user adoption training
8-12 weeks with phased rollout by department
Starting at $50,000 (fixed-fee)
35% improvement in employee productivity; 50% reduction in email volume through Teams adoption; 20% faster document discovery with proper information architecture
CIOs, VPs of IT, Chief Digital Officers, HR leaders driving employee experience initiatives, organizations deploying Copilot for Microsoft 365
Bundle 3: Regulated-Industry Microsoft Cloud
Compliance + Security + Governance Across the Entire Stack
What's Included
- Microsoft Purview compliance manager configuration and policy enforcement
- Sensitivity labels and data loss prevention (DLP) across M365 and Power BI
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud posture management and threat protection
- Entra ID Governance with access reviews, entitlement management, and PIM
- Conditional Access policies aligned to Zero Trust architecture
- Audit logging and SIEM integration (Microsoft Sentinel)
- HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GLBA, and FERPA control mapping
- Compliance evidence package for auditors and regulators
- Ongoing compliance monitoring dashboards in Power BI
16-24 weeks with compliance milestone reviews
Starting at $100,000 (fixed-fee)
60-80% reduction in audit preparation time; avoidance of $1M-$10M+ regulatory fines; 50% fewer security incidents through proactive monitoring
CISOs, Chief Compliance Officers, CIOs in healthcare/finance/government, organizations preparing for SOC 2 or HIPAA audits
How Everything Connects
The Microsoft cloud is not a collection of isolated products — it is an integrated platform where identity, data, security, and governance flow across every workload. Here is how EPC Group architects the unified stack.
Identity & Access Layer — Microsoft Entra ID
The foundation of every Microsoft cloud deployment. Entra ID governs who can access what across Azure, Microsoft 365, Power BI, and every connected application. EPC Group configures Conditional Access policies, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and entitlement management to enforce Zero Trust principles across the entire stack. A single identity plane means one place to manage access — not separate identity configurations per workload.
Data & Analytics Layer — Fabric + Power BI + Purview
Microsoft Fabric provides the unified data platform with OneLake storage that all workloads share. Power BI connects to Fabric for reporting and dashboards. Purview scans and classifies data across Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises sources — applying sensitivity labels that follow data wherever it moves. When EPC Group builds your data warehouse in Fabric and your dashboards in Power BI, the governance policies from Purview automatically apply to both. No gaps, no manual synchronization.
Productivity Layer — Microsoft 365 + SharePoint + Teams + Viva
The productivity layer is where employees spend their day — in Teams meetings, SharePoint documents, Outlook email, and Viva dashboards. Every document stored in SharePoint is automatically protected by the sensitivity labels defined in Purview. Every Teams conversation is governed by retention policies. Every Viva Connections card can surface Power BI reports and Azure-hosted applications. EPC Group ensures these connections are intentional and secure, not accidental and exposed.
AI Layer — Copilot + Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
AI capabilities span the entire stack. Copilot for Microsoft 365 assists with documents, emails, and meetings. Copilot for Power BI generates DAX queries and narrative summaries. Azure AI Foundry enables custom AI models and agents. Power Automate orchestrates workflows across all workloads. Because EPC Group owns the governance layer underneath, we ensure Copilot only accesses data users are authorized to see — preventing the data leakage incidents that occur when AI is deployed without proper permissions governance.
Security & Compliance Layer — Defender + Sentinel + Purview Compliance
Microsoft Defender protects workloads across Azure, Microsoft 365, endpoints, and identities. Microsoft Sentinel aggregates security signals from every layer into a single SIEM for threat detection and response. Purview Compliance Manager maps your configuration against regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP) and provides actionable improvement recommendations. EPC Group configures all of these as a unified security posture — not separate security tools that do not talk to each other.
Reduced Vendor Sprawl Benefits
The average enterprise uses 3-5 different vendors for their Microsoft stack. Consolidating to a single end-to-end partner delivers measurable improvements across cost, speed, security, and operational efficiency.
25% Lower TCO
Eliminate duplicated project management overhead, reduce integration development costs, and optimize licensing through cross-workload visibility. Organizations typically save 25% on total cost of ownership within the first year of consolidation.
30-40% Faster Delivery
Coordinated sprints across workloads eliminate the handoff delays and integration testing cycles that slow multi-vendor projects. A single architecture owner can make cross-workload design decisions in hours instead of weeks of vendor coordination.
50% Fewer Security Incidents
Unified governance policies eliminate the configuration gaps between workloads that attackers exploit. When one team owns identity, data, and security policies across the entire stack, there are no blind spots for threats to hide in.
60% Faster Audit Prep
A single compliance framework across all workloads means audit evidence is collected consistently and comprehensively. No more assembling compliance documentation from multiple vendors with different formats and coverage gaps.
Simplified Escalation
When an issue spans Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 permissions, and Power BI performance, there is one team to call — not three vendors pointing fingers at each other while your business waits for resolution.
Strategic Roadmap Alignment
A single partner understands your complete technology landscape and can plan upgrades, migrations, and new feature adoption holistically. No more discovering that one vendor upgraded something that broke another vendor's integration.
Unified Governance Across Every Workload
Governance is not a separate project — it is the connective tissue that holds the entire Microsoft cloud together. EPC Group embeds governance into every workload from day one, not as a bolt-on afterthought.
| Governance Domain | What EPC Group Configures | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Governance | Entra ID access reviews, PIM, entitlement management, Conditional Access | Prevents privilege creep and enforces least-privilege access across all workloads |
| Data Governance | Purview data catalog, sensitivity labels, DLP policies, retention policies | Ensures data is classified, protected, and retained according to regulatory requirements |
| AI Governance | Copilot access controls, responsible AI policies, prompt monitoring, data boundary enforcement | Prevents AI tools from exposing sensitive data or generating non-compliant outputs |
| Infrastructure Governance | Azure Policy, resource tagging, cost management, network security groups | Maintains consistent security and cost controls across Azure subscriptions |
| Collaboration Governance | Teams policies, SharePoint site lifecycle, guest access controls, external sharing | Prevents collaboration sprawl while enabling productive cross-team and external work |
| Analytics Governance | Power BI workspace management, dataset certification, row-level security, usage monitoring | Ensures trusted data, controlled access, and visibility into who consumes what analytics |
When a single partner owns all six governance domains, policies are consistent, enforcement is automated, and audit evidence is comprehensive. This is the difference between governance that works and governance that exists only on paper.
Client Journey Map
From initial assessment to ongoing managed services, here is how EPC Group guides enterprises through an end-to-end Microsoft cloud transformation.
Discovery & Assessment
- Current-state assessment across all Microsoft workloads
- Gap analysis against target architecture and compliance requirements
- Licensing audit and optimization recommendations
- Risk assessment for migration and transformation activities
- Deliverable: Architecture blueprint and implementation roadmap
Foundation & Governance
- Entra ID governance framework deployment (Conditional Access, PIM, access reviews)
- Purview data classification and sensitivity label policies
- Azure subscription structure and policy enforcement
- Microsoft 365 tenant security hardening
- Deliverable: Governance framework operational and enforcing policies
Platform Build & Migration
- Azure infrastructure deployment (compute, storage, networking)
- Data platform build (Fabric, Synapse, Power BI)
- SharePoint intranet and Teams collaboration deployment
- Migration from legacy systems (on-premises, other cloud)
- Deliverable: Production-ready platform with migrated workloads
AI & Advanced Features
- Copilot for Microsoft 365 deployment with governance guardrails
- Power BI Copilot and advanced analytics features
- Power Automate workflow automation across workloads
- Azure AI Foundry custom models (if applicable)
- Deliverable: AI capabilities enabled with responsible AI controls
Adoption & Transition
- End-user training programs by role and department
- Champion network establishment for peer support
- Adoption metrics dashboard in Power BI
- Knowledge transfer to internal IT team
- Deliverable: Trained users, adoption metrics, transition plan
Managed Services
- 24/7 monitoring and incident response across the full stack
- Monthly governance reviews and compliance reporting
- Quarterly optimization assessments and roadmap updates
- Priority SLA with 15-minute P1 response
- Deliverable: Continuous operational excellence and compliance assurance
Why EPC Group for End-to-End Microsoft
28+ Years Microsoft Expertise
Since 1997, EPC Group has specialized exclusively in the Microsoft ecosystem. We are not a generalist firm that also does Microsoft — we are a Microsoft firm.
4 Microsoft Press Books
CEO Errin O'Connor has authored bestselling Microsoft Press books on Power BI, SharePoint, Azure, and large-scale migrations. This depth of expertise is unmatched.
Fortune 500 Track Record
Healthcare systems, financial institutions, government agencies, and global enterprises trust EPC Group for their most complex Microsoft deployments.
Compliance-First Approach
Every solution is designed with HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GLBA, and FERPA controls built in from architecture through deployment and ongoing operations.
Fixed-Fee Engagements
No surprise invoices. Every bundle has defined scope, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria. You know exactly what you are getting and what it costs.
6 U.S. Offices
Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Chicago, and Washington DC — with remote delivery capability for organizations anywhere in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About End-to-End Microsoft Cloud Solutions
Answers to the most common questions enterprises ask when evaluating a single Microsoft partner for their entire cloud stack.
What does an end-to-end Microsoft cloud solution include?
An end-to-end Microsoft cloud solution covers every layer of the Microsoft stack: Azure infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, security), Microsoft 365 productivity (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive), data and analytics (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Purview), AI and automation (Copilot for Microsoft 365, Azure AI Foundry, Power Automate), security and compliance (Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Purview Information Protection), and governance frameworks. EPC Group delivers all of these through a single engagement with unified architecture, eliminating the integration gaps that occur when multiple vendors handle separate workloads.
Can EPC Group help us build an end-to-end Azure data warehouse and Power BI reporting solution?
Yes. EPC Group specializes in building complete Azure data platforms with Power BI reporting as part of our Modern Data Platform bundle. The typical architecture includes Azure Data Factory or Microsoft Fabric for data ingestion and ETL, Azure Synapse Analytics or Fabric Lakehouse for data warehousing, Microsoft Purview for data governance and cataloging, and Power BI Premium or Fabric capacity for enterprise reporting and dashboards. Our team designs the data model, builds the ingestion pipelines, implements row-level security, configures governance policies, and delivers production-ready dashboards — all within a single 12-to-16-week engagement. We have delivered this solution for Fortune 500 healthcare systems, financial services firms, and government agencies.
Can EPC Group help design an enterprise intranet using SharePoint Online and Viva Connections?
Absolutely. Our Modern Digital Workplace bundle includes full enterprise intranet design and deployment using SharePoint Online and Viva Connections. The solution typically includes a SharePoint hub site architecture with department and project sites, Viva Connections for a personalized employee dashboard in Teams, Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) for organizational communication, custom web parts and page templates for branded experiences, document management with metadata-driven navigation, search configuration with custom verticals and refiners, and governance policies for site provisioning and lifecycle management. EPC Group has built enterprise intranets for organizations with 10,000 to 100,000+ employees across healthcare, financial services, and government.
Why should we use one Microsoft partner instead of multiple specialized vendors?
Using a single Microsoft partner eliminates the three biggest risks of multi-vendor environments: integration gaps where workloads do not communicate properly, conflicting governance policies that create security holes, and finger-pointing when issues span multiple vendor boundaries. A unified partner like EPC Group designs the entire architecture holistically — ensuring Azure security policies align with Microsoft 365 compliance, Power BI governance integrates with Purview data classification, and Copilot deployment follows the same access controls as SharePoint. Organizations that consolidate to a single partner typically see 30-40% faster project delivery, 25% lower total cost of ownership, and significantly fewer escalated support tickets.
How much does an end-to-end Microsoft cloud engagement cost?
Costs depend on scope and organizational complexity. EPC Group offers three engagement tiers: the Modern Data Platform bundle (Azure + Fabric + Power BI + Purview) starts at $75,000 for a 12-16 week implementation. The Modern Digital Workplace bundle (M365 + SharePoint + Teams + Viva + Copilot) starts at $50,000 for an 8-12 week deployment. The Regulated-Industry Microsoft Cloud bundle (compliance + security + governance overlay) starts at $100,000 for a 16-24 week engagement. Multi-bundle discounts of 15-20% apply when combining two or more bundles. All engagements are fixed-fee with clearly defined deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
What industries does EPC Group serve with end-to-end Microsoft solutions?
EPC Group specializes in compliance-heavy industries where security and governance are non-negotiable: healthcare (HIPAA, HITECH), financial services (SOC 2, GLBA, SEC), government (FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CJIS), education (FERPA), and energy (NERC CIP). Our regulated-industry expertise means every solution we deliver — from Azure infrastructure to Power BI dashboards — is designed with compliance controls baked in from day one, not bolted on as an afterthought.
How long does it take to implement an end-to-end Microsoft cloud solution?
Individual bundles take 8-24 weeks depending on complexity. A full end-to-end engagement combining all three bundles (Modern Data Platform + Modern Digital Workplace + Regulated-Industry Cloud) typically runs 6-9 months with phased delivery. EPC Group uses a sprint-based approach with production deliverables every 2-3 weeks, so you see value incrementally rather than waiting for a big-bang deployment. Phase 1 (weeks 1-4) covers architecture and governance framework design. Phase 2 (weeks 5-12) delivers the core platform. Phase 3 (weeks 13-20) handles advanced features, integrations, and optimization. Phase 4 (weeks 21-24+) focuses on adoption, training, and managed services transition.
Does EPC Group provide ongoing managed services after the initial implementation?
Yes. EPC Group offers 24/7 managed services for the entire Microsoft stack. Our Managed Services program includes proactive monitoring of Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 tenant health, Power BI capacity and performance, security incident detection and response, monthly governance reviews, quarterly optimization assessments, and a dedicated account team. Managed services clients receive priority SLAs (15-minute response for P1 issues) and access to our full engineering team without needing to maintain deep Microsoft expertise in-house. Approximately 70% of our implementation clients transition to managed services for ongoing support.
How does EPC Group handle Copilot deployment as part of an end-to-end engagement?
Copilot readiness is integrated into every Modern Digital Workplace engagement. Before enabling Copilot for Microsoft 365, we assess and remediate your data hygiene — ensuring SharePoint permissions are properly scoped, sensitivity labels are applied via Purview, overshared content is identified and restricted, and information barriers are configured for regulated data. Only after this governance foundation is in place do we enable Copilot, configure custom agents, and train users on responsible AI usage. This approach prevents the data exposure incidents that occur when organizations deploy Copilot without proper governance — a mistake we see frequently with organizations that used a different vendor for their M365 deployment and a different vendor for Copilot.
Getting Started with End-to-End Microsoft Cloud Solutions
Every engagement begins with a no-cost Discovery Workshop where EPC Group assesses your current Microsoft environment, identifies integration gaps and governance risks, and delivers a prioritized roadmap with fixed-fee pricing for each phase. No obligation, no sales pressure — just a clear picture of where you stand and where you need to go.
Schedule Discovery
60-minute workshop to assess your current Microsoft environment and define priorities.
Receive Roadmap
Within 5 business days, receive a detailed architecture blueprint with fixed-fee pricing.
Begin Transformation
Kick off Phase 1 with sprint-based delivery and production value every 2-3 weeks.
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