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EPC Group

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EPC Group History | 28+ years of Enterprise Microsoft Excellence Since 1997

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Established 1997 - Houston, Texas

28+ years of Enterprise Excellence

From a small Microsoft consulting firm in Houston to a trusted partner for Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide. Discover the milestones, achievements, and innovations that have defined EPC Group's journey.

Work With Us TodayAbout EPC Group
1997
Founded
28+
Years Experience
600+
Enterprise Clients
4
Bestselling Books
Our Journey

The Complete EPC Group Timeline

From founding in 1997 to pioneering AI governance in 2024, explore the key milestones that shaped EPC Group into a leading enterprise Microsoft consulting firm.

Foundation
1997

EPC Group Founded

Errin O'Connor establishes EPC Group in Houston, Texas, with a vision to provide enterprise-grade Microsoft consulting services. The company focuses on emerging SharePoint and Microsoft technologies for large organizations.

  • Founded in Houston, Texas
  • Initial focus on Microsoft technologies
  • First enterprise client engagements
Technical Milestone
1999

SharePoint Expertise Begins

EPC Group pioneers Microsoft's collaboration platform that would become a cornerstone of the company's services.

  • Early SharePoint Portal Server implementations
  • Built expertise in document management
  • Established methodology for enterprise deployments
Partnership
2003

Microsoft Gold Partner Status

EPC Group achieves Microsoft Gold Partner certification, gaining direct access to Microsoft technical resources and demonstrating deep competency across multiple solution areas.

  • Microsoft Gold Partner certification
  • Multiple competency areas recognized
  • Direct Microsoft technical support access
Industry Expansion
2005

First Major Healthcare Win

EPC Group secures its first multi-hospital system implementation, developing proprietary HIPAA compliance frameworks for SharePoint deployments in healthcare environments.

  • Multi-hospital system implementation
  • HIPAA compliance framework developed
  • Healthcare vertical established
Strategic Pivot
2007

Fortune 500 Focus

EPC Group pivots to serve exclusively enterprise and Fortune 500 clients, developing scalable implementation methodologies for organizations with 10,000+ users.

  • Enterprise-only client focus
  • Enhanced security and compliance offerings
  • Scalable implementation methodologies
Thought Leadership
2008

First Microsoft Press Bestseller

Errin O'Connor publishes first Microsoft Press book on SharePoint, establishing EPC Group as a thought leader in the Microsoft ecosystem. The book becomes a bestseller and industry reference.

  • Microsoft Press publication
  • Industry bestseller status
  • Speaking engagements at Microsoft events
Industry Expansion
2010

Government Sector Entry

EPC Group enters the federal government sector, obtaining security clearances and developing FedRAMP compliance expertise for classified and sensitive SharePoint environments.

  • First federal agency client
  • FedRAMP compliance expertise
  • Government security clearances obtained
Technical Achievement
2012

Enterprise Migration Milestone

EPC Group surpasses 50 million documents migrated with a proprietary zero-downtime methodology, becoming the go-to partner for large-scale enterprise platform transitions.

  • Zero-downtime migration methodology
  • Large-scale enterprise migration expertise
  • 50M+ documents migrated milestone
Service Expansion
2014

Cloud Transformation Era

EPC Group launches its Office 365 migration practice, helping Fortune 500 organizations move from on-premises infrastructure to hybrid and cloud-first architectures.

  • Office 365 migration practice launched
  • Hybrid cloud architecture expertise
  • Cloud security frameworks developed
Service Expansion
2016

Power BI Excellence Center

EPC Group establishes a dedicated Power BI consulting practice, creating enterprise BI governance frameworks and delivering analytics solutions for Fortune 500 organizations.

  • Power BI consulting practice launched
  • BI governance frameworks created
  • Enterprise analytics implementations
Service Expansion
2018

Azure Cloud Architecture

EPC Group launches its Azure consulting practice, helping enterprises modernize infrastructure with cloud-native architectures, migration strategies, and security frameworks.

  • Azure consulting practice launched
  • Cloud architecture certifications
  • Infrastructure modernization services
Thought Leadership
2019

Fourth Microsoft Press Book

Errin O'Connor publishes fourth Microsoft Press bestseller on large-scale migrations, cementing EPC Group's reputation as the go-to authority for complex enterprise transformations.

  • Fourth Microsoft Press publication
  • Migration methodology book released
  • Industry speaking circuit expansion
Industry Leadership
2020

Remote Work Transformation Leader

When the pandemic reshapes enterprise work, EPC Group leads rapid Microsoft Teams deployments and develops remote work governance frameworks for thousands of distributed employees.

  • Rapid Teams deployments for enterprises
  • Remote work governance frameworks
  • Virtual collaboration best practices
Industry Expansion
2021

Financial Services Expansion

EPC Group achieves SOC 2 Type II certification and expands into major banking and financial services clients, developing specialized compliance frameworks for regulated industries.

  • SOC 2 Type II certification
  • Major banking clients acquired
  • Financial compliance frameworks
Innovation
2023

AI Governance Pioneer

EPC Group pioneers enterprise AI governance, developing responsible AI frameworks and leading Microsoft Copilot implementations for Fortune 500 organizations across healthcare, finance, and government.

  • AI governance framework development
  • Microsoft Copilot implementations
  • Responsible AI consulting practice
Leadership Evolution
2024

Chief AI Architect Era

Errin O'Connor assumes Chief AI Architect role, leading EPC Group's mission to help enterprises navigate the AI transformation era with governance, security, and strategic implementation.

  • Chief AI Architect leadership
  • Enterprise AI strategy consulting
  • Next-generation Microsoft solutions
Leadership Journey

Leadership Evolution

From founder to Chief AI Architect, Errin O'Connor's leadership has evolved with the technology landscape while maintaining a consistent vision of enterprise excellence.

EO

Errin O'Connor

Founder, CEO & Chief AI Architect

With over 28 years of enterprise consulting experience and four Microsoft Press bestselling books, Errin O'Connor has led EPC Group from a small Houston startup to a trusted partner for Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide. His expertise spans SharePoint, Power BI, Azure, and AI governance.

4 Bestselling BooksMicrosoft Gold PartnerFortune 500 AdvisorAI Governance Pioneer

Leadership Eras

1997-2003
Founding Era

Founder & Principal Consultant

Building the foundation with early Microsoft technologies and SharePoint expertise

2003-2012
Growth Era

CEO & Practice Lead

Scaling to Fortune 500 clients and establishing industry expertise

2012-2020
Enterprise Era

CEO & Chief Architect

Leading cloud transformation and large-scale migrations

2020-Present
AI Transformation Era

CEO & Chief AI Architect

Pioneering AI governance and next-generation Microsoft solutions

Microsoft Partnership

20+ Years as Microsoft Gold Partner

Our partnership with Microsoft has been a cornerstone of EPC Group's success. From early partner enrollment in 1997 to our current status as an AI and Copilot implementation partner, we've grown alongside Microsoft's enterprise solutions.

1997
Microsoft Partner enrollment
2003
Gold Partner certification achieved
2008
First Microsoft Press publication
2010
Multiple Gold competencies earned
2015
Cloud Solutions Provider status
2020
Teams deployment partner recognition
2023
AI & Copilot implementation partner

Gold Partner Benefits

Multiple Gold Competencies
Direct Microsoft Technical Support
Early Access to New Technologies
Advanced Partner Resources
Co-Selling Opportunities
Microsoft Event Participation
Thought Leadership

4 Microsoft Press Bestsellers

Errin O'Connor's published works have become industry references for enterprise Microsoft implementations, migrations, and best practices.

SharePoint Enterprise Solutions

Comprehensive guide to deploying and managing SharePoint for large organizations, covering governance, architecture, and enterprise content management strategies.

Microsoft Press2008

Power BI for the Enterprise

Enterprise-focused Power BI handbook covering data modeling, DAX optimization, governance frameworks, and organization-wide deployment strategies for Fortune 500 environments.

Microsoft Press2018

Azure Cloud Architecture

Authoritative guide to Azure cloud architecture patterns, hybrid deployments, security frameworks, and cost optimization for enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization.

Microsoft Press2019

Large-Scale Migrations

Definitive methodology for executing zero-downtime migrations at scale, covering planning, execution, validation, and post-migration optimization for 10,000+ user environments.

Microsoft Press2019
Client Portfolio

600+ Enterprise Clients Served

Over 28 years, EPC Group has built lasting relationships with Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries.

Healthcare

50+

HIPAA-compliant SharePoint, Power BI, and Azure implementations for hospital networks, health systems, and medical research organizations.

Financial Services

100+

SOC 2 and FINRA-compliant Microsoft solutions for banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and financial technology providers.

Government

30+

FedRAMP-authorized Microsoft deployments for federal agencies, state governments, and defense organizations with classified environments.

Manufacturing

75+

Power BI analytics dashboards, supply chain visibility solutions, and Azure IoT integrations for global manufacturing enterprises.

Education

40+

Microsoft 365 and Teams deployments for universities, K-12 districts, and education technology organizations serving millions of students.

Energy

25+

Azure cloud migrations, Power BI operational dashboards, and compliance frameworks for oil & gas, utilities, and renewable energy companies.

Join the ranks of Fortune 500 companies that trust EPC Group for their Microsoft solutions.

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Recognition

Awards & Certifications

Industry recognition for our commitment to excellence, security, and client success.

Microsoft Gold Partner

2003-Present

Maintained Gold Partner certification across multiple competency areas including Cloud Platform, Data Analytics, and Collaboration & Content.

SOC 2 Type II Certified

2021

Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification demonstrating rigorous security controls, availability standards, and data protection practices.

Inc. 5000 Company

Multiple Years

Recognized among America's fastest-growing companies multiple years running.

Top SharePoint Consultant

Industry Recognition

Consistently ranked as a top SharePoint consulting firm by industry analysts for enterprise-scale implementation expertise.

Microsoft MVP Community

Ongoing

Active contributions to the Microsoft MVP community through published books, conference speaking, and technical thought leadership.

Best Microsoft 365 Partner

Regional Awards

Recognized as a leading Microsoft 365 partner for complex enterprise migrations and multi-tenant deployments in the Americas.

28+ years by the Numbers

A legacy built on measurable results

1997
Year Founded
Established in Houston, Texas by Errin O'Connor with a focus on enterprise Microsoft consulting.
600+
Enterprise Clients
Fortune 500 companies and large organizations across healthcare, finance, government, and manufacturing.
50M+
Documents Migrated
Successfully migrated with zero-downtime methodology across complex enterprise environments worldwide.
10,000+
User Environments
Large-scale Microsoft deployments for organizations with 10,000+ users across multiple continents.

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

For 28+ years, we've helped Fortune 500 companies transform with Microsoft technology. Let's write your success story together.

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