Microsoft 365 Consulting Services
Enterprise Microsoft 365 deployment, migration, governance, security, and training
EPC Group is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with enterprise Microsoft 365 consulting experience since 1997. We deploy, migrate, govern, and secure Microsoft 365 for Fortune 500, healthcare, government, and financial services organizations. Services cover Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot.
Key Facts
- Founded 1997. 11,000+ enterprise Microsoft engagements completed.
- Microsoft Solutions Partner with core designations including Modern Work, Security, and Data & AI.
- Serving Fortune 500, federal agencies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions since 1997.
- Compliance-native: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, FERPA, GDPR.
- 24/7 enterprise support available across all Microsoft 365 service areas.
- Contact: (888) 381-9725 · contact@epcgroup.net
Comprehensive Microsoft 365 Solutions
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End-to-end Microsoft 365 consulting services designed for enterprise complexity and scale.
Microsoft 365 Deployment & Configuration
End-to-end Microsoft 365 deployment for organizations of all sizes. We configure your tenant for optimal performance, security, and user adoption from day one.
- Tenant setup and configuration
- Domain verification and DNS setup
- Identity and access management
- Conditional Access policies
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Security baseline implementation
Cloud Migration Services
Seamless migration from on-premises Exchange, file servers, and legacy systems to Microsoft 365 with zero business disruption.
- Exchange to Exchange Online migration
- File share to SharePoint/OneDrive
- Google Workspace to Microsoft 365
- Hybrid configuration
- Cutover and staged migrations
- Post-migration validation
Governance & Compliance
Enterprise governance frameworks ensuring security, compliance, and proper information management across your Microsoft 365 environment.
- Data classification and labeling
- Retention and deletion policies
- eDiscovery and legal hold
- Audit logging and monitoring
- Compliance Manager setup
- Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR)
Security & Threat Protection
Comprehensive security implementation leveraging Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Entra ID to protect your organization from modern threats.
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Insider Risk Management
- Privileged Identity Management
- Zero Trust architecture
- Security & Compliance Center
Training & Adoption
Comprehensive training programs and change management strategies to maximize user adoption and return on your Microsoft 365 investment.
- End-user training programs
- Administrator certification paths
- Champion network development
- Custom documentation and guides
- Video training libraries
- Ongoing lunch-and-learns
24/7 Enterprise Support
Round-the-clock support with dedicated account managers and documented response-time commitments per severity tier for mission-critical Microsoft 365 environments.
- Dedicated support team
- 15-minute response SLA
- Proactive monitoring
- Quarterly business reviews
- Health assessments
- Performance optimization
Expertise Across the Microsoft 365 Suite
We implement, configure, and optimize every application in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for your enterprise needs.
Microsoft Teams
Enterprise collaboration, chat, video conferencing, and app integration hub.
- Voice and video calling
- Team workspaces
- Channel management
- App integrations
- Meeting policies
- Direct routing
SharePoint Online
Document management, intranet portals, and collaborative team sites.
- Team sites and communication sites
- Document libraries
- Workflow automation
- Custom web parts
- Search configuration
- External sharing
OneDrive for Business
Personal cloud storage with enterprise security, sync, and sharing.
- Personal file storage
- Desktop sync client
- Known Folder Move
- File sharing controls
- Version history
- Ransomware recovery
Exchange Online
Enterprise email, calendaring, and mailbox management in the cloud.
- Email hosting
- Shared mailboxes
- Distribution groups
- Mail flow rules
- Archiving
- Anti-spam/anti-malware
Power Platform
Low-code tools for automation, apps, virtual agents, and analytics.
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Power BI integration
- Copilot Studio (formerly Power Virtual Agents)
- Dataverse
- AI Builder
Microsoft 365 Apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more with cloud-connected features.
- Desktop and web apps
- Real-time co-authoring
- Cloud save and sync
- Copilot integration
- Templates and add-ins
- Deployment management
Enterprise Security & Compliance
Protect your data and meet regulatory requirements with Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevent sensitive data from leaving your organization with intelligent DLP policies across email, SharePoint, Teams, and endpoints.
- Sensitive information types
- Policy tips and notifications
- Endpoint DLP
- Custom classifiers
Retention & Records Management
Automated retention policies to comply with regulatory requirements and reduce legal risk from over-retention.
- Retention labels and policies
- Disposition reviews
- Records management
- Regulatory record types
eDiscovery & Legal Hold
Identify, preserve, collect, and export content for legal investigations and compliance requirements.
- Content search
- Core and Advanced eDiscovery
- Legal holds
- Review sets and analytics
Insider Risk Management
Detect and mitigate internal risks including data theft, IP leakage, and policy violations.
- Risk indicators and signals
- Policy templates
- Case management
- Integration with DLP
Identity Protection
Secure access with Entra ID features including Conditional Access, PIM, and Identity Protection.
- Conditional Access policies
- Privileged Identity Management
- Risk-based authentication
- Access reviews
Compliance Manager
Centralized dashboard to assess compliance posture, track improvement actions, and manage regulatory requirements.
- Compliance score
- Assessment templates
- Improvement actions
- Regulatory tracking
Compliance Frameworks We Support:
Right-Size Your Microsoft 365 Investment
Navigate Microsoft 365 licensing complexity with expert guidance to optimize costs and ensure you have the right capabilities.
Microsoft 365 Business
Small to mid-size organizations (up to 300 users)
- Email and calendaring
- Desktop Office apps (Standard/Premium)
- SharePoint and OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams
- Basic security features
- Intune device management (Premium)
Microsoft 365 Enterprise
Large organizations with advanced needs
- All Business Premium features
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Advanced compliance tools
- Advanced security (E5)
- Power BI Pro (E5)
- Phone system (E5)
Microsoft 365 Frontline
Shift-based and frontline workers
- Web and mobile Office apps
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint access
- Shift scheduling
- Walkie-talkie in Teams
- Cost-effective per-user pricing
Licensing Optimization Assessment
Our licensing specialists analyze your current subscriptions and usage patterns to identify cost savings opportunities - typically 15-30% reduction.
Request Licensing ReviewSeamless Cloud Migration
Move from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Microsoft 365 with zero business disruption.
Exchange Migration
On-premises Exchange to Exchange Online with minimal downtime.
File Server Migration
File shares to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.
Google Workspace Migration
Gmail, Drive, and Calendar to Microsoft 365.
Hybrid Configuration
Maintain on-premises presence with cloud connectivity.
How We Deliver Success
Our proven methodology ensures successful outcomes for every Microsoft 365 engagement.
Assessment & Discovery
Comprehensive analysis of your current environment, licensing, security posture, and business requirements.
Architecture & Design
Design optimal Microsoft 365 architecture including identity, security, governance, and workload configuration.
Pilot & Validation
Controlled pilot deployment with select user groups to validate configuration and gather feedback.
Migration & Deployment
Phased rollout with continuous validation, user communication, and real-time issue resolution.
Training & Adoption
Comprehensive training programs and change management to drive user adoption and maximize ROI.
The Microsoft 365 Experts Fortune 500 Companies Trust
With Microsoft expertise since 1997, we bring depth and experience to every Microsoft 365 engagement.
Microsoft Solutions Partner (former Gold Partner, 2000–2022)
Certified expertise with direct access to Microsoft engineering teams for complex implementations.
Enterprise Scale
Battle-tested solutions for organizations of all sizes, from growing businesses to Fortune 500.
Compliance Expertise
Deep experience with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and industry-specific regulations.
Rapid Time-to-Value
Accelerated timelines with pre-built templates, automation, and proven best practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Microsoft 365 consulting services does EPC Group provide?
EPC Group provides M365 deployment, migration, governance, security configuration, Copilot readiness, compliance setup, and managed services. We specialize in enterprise M365 environments with 1,000+ users requiring HIPAA, SOC 2, or FedRAMP compliance.
How much does Microsoft 365 consulting cost?
M365 consulting is scoped to the engagement: a focused migration, an enterprise governance and security implementation, or full platform optimization with Copilot. EPC Group offers fixed-price engagements.
Can EPC Group help with Microsoft 365 compliance?
Yes. EPC Group configures Microsoft 365 compliance features including retention policies, DLP, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery, communication compliance, and information barriers. We map these controls to specific frameworks: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, and CCPA.
How does EPC Group handle M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations?
EPC Group manages complex tenant-to-tenant migrations for M&A scenarios including mailbox migration, SharePoint content, Teams channels, OneDrive data, security groups, and conditional access policies. We use BitTitan, ShareGate, and custom PowerShell for seamless coexistence during transition.
Microsoft 365 Enterprise Consulting: Deployment & Support
EPC Group is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with experience in enterprise Microsoft 365 consulting since 1997. We assist organizations across different sectors, including:
- Fortune 500 companies
- Healthcare
- Government
- Financial services
- Deploy Microsoft 365
- Migrate to Microsoft 365
- Govern Microsoft 365
- Secure Microsoft 365
Our services include:
- Teams
- SharePoint
- Exchange Online
- Power Platform
- Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft 365 deployment and configuration
We run enterprise Microsoft 365 deployments from license provisioning through go-live. Our architects handle every layer of the deployment — not just installation.
- Tenant configuration and baseline security hardening.
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise deployment via Intune or Configuration Manager.
- Exchange Online setup, hybrid configurations, and DNS cutover.
- Teams deployment, governance framework, and call quality optimization.
- SharePoint Online and OneDrive configuration, permissions structure, and information architecture.
- Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Conditional Access, and MFA rollout.
Cloud migration services
We migrate from on-premises Exchange, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and legacy file shares to Microsoft 365. Migration scope drives timeline.
- Exchange to Exchange Online migration (cutover, staged, hybrid).
- SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online with content restructuring.
- Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration (email, Drive, Calendar, Contacts).
- File share to OneDrive and SharePoint migration with metadata mapping.
- Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration for M&A and divestitures.
Governance and compliance
Governance prevents sprawl. Compliance keeps regulated data under control. We build both into the foundation — not as afterthoughts.
- Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels and auto-labeling policies.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for email, SharePoint, Teams, and Copilot.
- Retention policies and records management aligned with your regulatory schedule.
- eDiscovery, legal hold, and content search configuration.
- Teams governance: creation policies, naming conventions, lifecycle management, guest access controls.
- Information Barriers for regulated industries where communication restrictions apply.
Security and threat protection
Microsoft 365 security requires active configuration — it is not on by default. We harden every tenant we deploy.
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2: Safe Attachments, Safe Links, anti-phishing.
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: device onboarding, Attack Surface Reduction rules.
- Entra ID Conditional Access with Zero Trust policy design.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time admin access.
- Microsoft Sentinel integration for cross-platform security monitoring.
- Insider Risk Management and Communication Compliance for regulated industries.
Microsoft 365 licensing tiers
- Microsoft 365 Business — Business Basic ($6), Business Standard ($12.50), Business Premium ($22/user/month). For organizations under 300 users.
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise — E3 ($39.00), E5 ($60.00/user/month) at Microsoft list (annual commitment, with Teams; read 2026-10-21). For 300+ users with compliance and advanced security needs.
- Microsoft 365 Frontline — F1 ($2.25), F3 ($8/user/month). For shift workers and deskless employees.
- EPC Group runs licensing optimization assessments to right-size your M365 spend.
Microsoft 365 by application
- Microsoft Teams — chat, meetings, calling, Rooms, governance, and Copilot integration.
- SharePoint Online — intranet, document management, and content governance.
- OneDrive for Business — personal file storage, sync, and external sharing controls.
- Exchange Online — cloud email, calendar, anti-spam, and hybrid configuration.
- Power Platform — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot — AI assistant across all M365 apps; requires readiness assessment before deployment.
Frequently asked questions
What does EPC Group do for Microsoft 365?
We plan, deploy, migrate, secure, govern, and support Microsoft 365 for enterprises. Our services include:
- Tenant baseline setup (4–6 weeks)
- Full enterprise migrations
- Compliance frameworks (3–6 months)
Additionally, we offer 24/7 managed support for ongoing operations.
How much does Microsoft 365 consulting cost?
Engagements are fixed-fee and fixed-scope; pricing is confirmed after a scoping call.
For detailed pricing information, visit epcgroup.net/pricing.
Which Microsoft 365 plan is right for my enterprise?
E3 (Microsoft list $39.00/user/month, annual commitment, with Teams; read 2026-10-21) includes the core productivity suite, Intune, and basic compliance features.
E5 (Microsoft list $60.00/user/month, annual commitment, with Teams; read 2026-10-21) provides extra tools, including:
- Defender for Endpoint P2
- Insider Risk Management
- Advanced compliance
For industries with strict regulations, such as:
- HIPAA
- FedRAMP
- CMMC
the E5 plan or specific add-ons are usually necessary.
How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?
Small migrations, involving fewer than 500 users, usually take 4 to 8 weeks. Mid-size migrations, covering 500 to 2,000 users, typically require 8 to 16 weeks. For enterprise migrations with over 5,000 users and a phased rollout, the process can last 3 to 6 months.
The timeline for these migrations depends on several factors:
- Complexity of the source environment
- Compliance requirements
- Scope of change management
Do you support HIPAA-compliant Microsoft 365 deployments?
Yes, EPC Group configures HIPAA-compliant M365 tenants. This includes:
- BAA execution
- PHI sensitivity labels
- DLP policies for health identifiers
- Encrypted transit
- 365-day minimum audit log retention
We also set up Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint for HIPAA-compliant communication and file storage.
Do you offer ongoing Microsoft 365 managed services?
Yes, we offer three tiers of service:
- Essentials: $3,500/month
- Professional: $7,500/month
- Enterprise: $15,000+/month
All tiers include coverage for Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Power BI environments. Services feature 24/7 monitoring, monthly reporting, and proactive license management.
Schedule a Microsoft 365 consultation
Talk to a Microsoft 365 architect about your deployment, migration, or compliance project. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.