EPC Group Frameworks | Governed AI, Engagement Operating Model, Standards Alignment

Last updated June 11, 2026 by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group

EPC Group's proprietary frameworks — the seven-layer Governed AI on Microsoft Framework, the Engagement Operating Model, Governance-First Data Architecture, and the Premium by Design positioning — are mapped, control by control, to open industry standards (NIST AI RMF, COBIT 2019, ITIL 4, DAMA-DMBOK, CISA guidance). Proprietary methods, open standards.

Standards Alignment

Control-by-control mapping of EPC Group's frameworks to NIST AI RMF, COBIT 2019, ITIL 4, DAMA-DMBOK, and CISA guidance. The skepticism killer.

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Governed AI on Microsoft Framework

Seven layers: data classification + lineage, non-human identity, decision boundaries, escalation rules, audit trails, monitoring + kill switches, accountability mapping.

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Engagement Operating Model

Seven-phase delivery methodology including Premium by Design positioning, EPC vs GSI vs Boutique comparison, and Service Standard SLAs.

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The EPC Group Lifecycle

Assess → Modernize → Govern → Operate → Enable. One accountable partner across the full life of a Microsoft data, analytics, and AI estate.

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Governance-First Data Architecture

Classification, security, lineage, and compliance controls designed into the data platform before the first report ships.

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Service Standard (Draft)

Published response SLAs and 90-day quick-win engagement models — high-touch, in writing. Currently draft pending sign-off.

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