EPC Group Track Record: Microsoft 365 Migration Services
Enterprise-scale migration portfolio: 1.83M+ users migrated across 216+ M&A and tenant consolidation programs. Proprietary minimal-disruption migration tool. Microsoft expertise since 1997.
This page describes EPC Group's enterprise Microsoft 365 migration services: the documented migration portfolio, the firm's migration tooling, the six-phase methodology and the merger, acquisition and tenant-consolidation scenarios it covers. It is for IT leaders scoping a tenant-to-tenant or large-scale Microsoft 365 migration and deciding how it should be run.
Key Facts
- Microsoft enterprise consulting since 1997; 6,500+ SharePoint and 1,500+ Power BI deployments.
- Compliance-native delivery across HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, FINRA, CMMC, and GxP environments.
- Microsoft Solutions Partner with experience across core current designations.
- Senior architect named on every engagement Statement of Work.
- Engagement Operating Model: published seven-phase Microsoft project management methodology.
- Free initial consultation; fixed-fee scoped Statements of Work.
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A Documented Enterprise Migration Portfolio
Who is the best Microsoft 365 migration partner? EPC Group has a documented enterprise Microsoft 365 migration portfolio — 1.83M+ users migrated across 216+ M&A / tenant consolidation programs and hundreds of Google-to-M365 conversions. Our minimal-disruption migration tool ensures a smooth transition. With experience in the Microsoft ecosystem since 1997, we are prepared to meet your needs.
Founded by Errin O'Connor, a 4x bestselling author (Microsoft Press / Sams), EPC Group was a Microsoft Gold Partner continuously from 2000 until Microsoft retired the program in 2022. We specialize in:
- Tenant-to-tenant M&A migrations
- Google Workspace to M365 conversions
- Large-scale on-premises to cloud transitions for regulated industries, including healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2), and government (FedRAMP)
Microsoft 365 migration is not a simple service. The choice of a migration partner can greatly impact your organization. A partner who only moves your email may lead to:
- Increased downtime
- Data loss
- Compliance gaps
- Months of productivity disruption
EPC Group has built its reputation on one principle: zero downtime, a documented 5-day cutover average, zero surprises.
For since 1997, EPC Group has managed thousands of enterprise migrations across various scenarios. These include:
- Tenant-to-tenant consolidations during billion-dollar mergers
- Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 conversions for organizations with over 20,000 users
- On-premises Exchange and SharePoint Server migrations to the cloud
- Emergency migrations with strict regulatory deadlines
Our documented portfolio of Google-to-M365 cloud migrations (across an enterprise migration base of 1.83M+ users total) reflects a completed-conversion program of 216+ consolidations (2023–2025).
EPC Group stands out due to our proprietary migration tool, which has been refined over 15 years. Unlike standard products such as ShareGate, BitTitan MigrationWiz, or native Microsoft migration tools, our platform offers:
- Parallel batch processing at 50-100 GB per hour
- Built-in checksum validation
- Automatic retry logic
- Compliance-grade audit logging
EPC Group uses a 6-phase migration methodology and dedicated project teams. Fixed-fee engagements are scoped against your actual workload inventory rather than time-and-materials open-ended discovery, which compresses the discovery-to-cutover window versus starting from a blank plan.
Every migration is executed with documented data-fidelity checklists and per-item source-vs-destination reconciliation before cutover signoff.
Why EPC Group Holds the Migration Record
Few Microsoft partners match this combination of experience, proprietary technology, and regulated-industry expertise.
Microsoft Expertise, Founded 1997
EPC Group was a Microsoft Gold Partner continuously from 2000 until Microsoft retired the program in 2022. Founded by Errin O'Connor, a 4x bestselling author (Microsoft Press / Sams) whose books on Power BI and SharePoint. This depth of Microsoft ecosystem knowledge means we understand not just how to move data, but how to architect the target environment for optimal performance, security, and adoption.
Proprietary Zero-Downtime Tool
Our migration tool was built from the ground up over 15 years. It delivers 50-100 GB/hour throughput with parallel batch processing, checksum validation for every item, and automatic retry for throttled API calls. Unlike third-party tools that hit Microsoft API limits, our tool is optimized for sustained high-volume transfers. The result: migrations completed 40-60% faster with a 5-day average cutover.
Enterprise Migration Portfolio
This Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration base is documented migration by migration. Each migration taught us something new about edge cases: Google Vault archives, shared drives with complex permissions, Google Groups to Microsoft 365 Groups conversion, and the dozens of gotchas that only surface at enterprise scale. This institutional knowledge is baked into our migration runbooks.
M&A Migration Specialists
Private equity firms and corporate development teams choose EPC Group because M&A timelines are immovable. When a deal closes on a specific date, the acquired company's employees need Day-1 access to corporate systems. We provide due diligence assessments, Day-1 readiness plans, and accelerated tenant consolidations that meet deal timelines every time.
Regulated Industry Focus
Healthcare, financial services, government, and education organizations cannot afford compliance gaps during migration. EPC Group maintains compliance continuity throughout the migration process with BAA-compliant handling for HIPAA, SOC 2 chain-of-custody documentation, FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise procedures for government environments, and FERPA-compliant student data migration.
Dedicated Project Teams
Every migration gets a dedicated team: project manager, lead migration engineer, identity architect, SharePoint specialist, and 24/7 support during cutover windows. Our team members average 15+ years of Microsoft migration experience. You work with the same team from discovery through hypercare, not a revolving door of junior consultants.
Migration Services Portfolio
Every migration scenario. Every source platform. Every industry. One partner with the track record to prove it.
Tenant-to-Tenant (M&A)
Merge or split Microsoft 365 tenants during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Day-1 IT integration with zero business disruption.
- User mailbox migration
- SharePoint site consolidation
- Teams channels and chat history
- Entra ID identity merge
- Conditional Access policy alignment
- Intune device re-enrollment
- Domain coexistence and shared-namespace configuration
Google Workspace to M365 | EPC Group
Enterprise Google-to-M365 migration portfolio — Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Contacts, Sites, and Chat migrated with full metadata preservation.
- Gmail to Outlook (labels, rules, folders)
- Google Drive to OneDrive/SharePoint
- Google Calendar to Outlook Calendar
- Google Sites to SharePoint
- Identity migration to Entra ID
- DNS cutover and coexistence
Exchange to Microsoft 365
On-premises Exchange 2010-2019 to Exchange Online. Hybrid coexistence with staged mailbox moves and zero mail flow interruption.
- Hybrid Exchange configuration
- Staged mailbox migration
- Public folder conversion
- Archive and litigation hold migration
- Distribution list migration
- Server decommissioning
File Server to SharePoint
Network file shares and mapped drives to SharePoint Online and OneDrive. Permissions mapping and metadata preservation.
- File share discovery and assessment
- Folder structure optimization
- Permissions mapping (NTFS to SharePoint)
- Metadata and version history
- Sync client deployment
- User training and adoption
On-Premises to Cloud
Full on-premises infrastructure migration to Microsoft 365 cloud. Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and file servers.
- AD to Entra ID synchronization
- Exchange hybrid to cloud-only
- SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online
- File servers to OneDrive/SharePoint
- Print servers to Universal Print
- Network infrastructure assessment
Cross-Tenant Consolidation
Organizations with multiple M365 tenants acquired over time. Consolidate into a single tenant for unified management.
- Multi-tenant inventory and assessment
- Domain consolidation planning
- Phased tenant merging
- License optimization
- Policy and compliance alignment
- Unified Global Address List
EPC Group's Proprietary Migration Tool
Developed over 15 years. Used in 2,000+ migrations. Documented data-fidelity verification at cutover. The technology advantage behind EPC Group's enterprise migration reliability.
Production-Safe Cutover
Continuous coexistence means users never experience a gap in service. Email flows, files sync, and calendars update throughout the entire migration.
50-100 GB/Hour
Parallel batch processing with optimized API utilization delivers sustained throughput that exceeds any third-party migration tool on the market.
Checksum Validation
Every item transferred is validated with checksum comparison. If a file, email, or calendar event does not match perfectly, it is automatically re-migrated.
Compliance Logging
Every action is logged with timestamps, user context, and data classification. Logs serve as audit evidence for HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and internal compliance teams.
Auto-Retry Logic
Microsoft API throttling is handled automatically with exponential backoff. No failed items, no manual intervention, no data gaps from rate limiting.
Metadata Preservation
File timestamps, version history, sharing permissions, folder structures, and custom metadata are preserved exactly as they were in the source environment.
Real-Time Dashboard
Project managers and stakeholders monitor migration progress, error rates, and completion estimates through a live dashboard with email alerts.
Cross-Platform Support
Migrates from Google Workspace, Exchange on-premises, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise, Zimbra, and any IMAP-compatible email system to Microsoft 365.
Tool Comparison: EPC Group vs. Alternatives
| Capability | EPC Group Tool | ShareGate | BitTitan | Native Microsoft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput (GB/hour) | 50-100 | 10-25 | 15-30 | 5-15 |
| Zero-downtime coexistence | Yes | Partial | Yes | Limited |
| Checksum validation | Every item | No | No | No |
| Compliance audit logging | Full | Basic | Basic | Minimal |
| Cross-platform (Google, Notes) | Yes | SharePoint only | Yes | Limited |
| Auto-retry with backoff | Yes | Yes | Yes | Manual |
| Real-time dashboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | PowerShell logs |
| Metadata preservation | Full | Partial | Partial | Partial |
EPC Group's 6-Phase Migration Methodology
Proven across 2,000+ migrations. Every phase has defined deliverables, exit criteria, and rollback procedures. No shortcuts, no surprises.
Discovery & Assessment
- Complete source environment inventory (users, mailboxes, SharePoint sites, Teams, OneDrive)
- Data volume analysis and migration speed estimation
- Custom solutions and integrations catalog
- Compliance requirements mapping (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, FERPA)
- Risk identification and mitigation planning
- Success criteria definition and stakeholder alignment
- Migration tool selection and licensing
Architecture & Planning
- Target environment design (tenant configuration, domain setup)
- Identity architecture (Entra ID structure, group strategy)
- SharePoint information architecture (hub sites, taxonomy)
- Migration runbook creation with step-by-step procedures
- Communication plan for end users and stakeholders
- Rollback plan and risk mitigation procedures
- Testing and validation criteria per workload
Pilot Migration
- Migrate 25-50 pilot users across representative departments
- Validate all workloads: email, calendar, files, Teams, SharePoint
- Test custom applications and integrations in target environment
- Measure migration speed and refine batch scheduling
- Collect user feedback and address issues
- Validate compliance controls in target environment
- Finalize migration runbook based on pilot results
Batch Migration
- Execute migrations in planned batches (typically 200-500 users per batch)
- Continuous monitoring via real-time migration dashboard
- Nightly delta synchronization to capture changes
- Batch validation with automated item count comparison
- Issue escalation and resolution within SLA
- Weekly status reporting to project stakeholders
- Adjust batch sizes and scheduling based on performance data
Cutover & Validation
- Final delta synchronization across all workloads
- DNS MX record cutover (mail flow redirection)
- Post-migration validation: item counts, permissions, access testing
- User acceptance testing (UAT) with department leads
- Verify compliance controls and audit logging
- Disable source environment access (controlled)
- Declare migration complete with stakeholder sign-off
Hypercare & Optimization
- Dedicated support team for post-migration issues
- 24/7 monitoring during first week post-cutover
- End-user training sessions (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Performance optimization and throttling adjustment
- License cleanup and cost optimization
- Source environment decommissioning plan
- Final migration report with metrics and lessons learned
Migration Scenarios by Organization Size
Every organization is different. Here is what to expect based on your user count and data volume.
100 Users
2-3 weeksSingle-batch migration with weekend cutover. Email, files, and calendar migrated in one pass. Minimal coexistence period. Best for small businesses moving to M365 for the first time.
500 Users
4-6 weeksTwo-batch migration: pilot group (50 users) followed by remaining users. Coexistence period for email routing. SharePoint site migration with permissions mapping. Department-level training.
1,000 Users
6-10 weeksMulti-batch migration across 3-4 waves. Full coexistence with mail flow rules. SharePoint information architecture redesign. Teams migration with channel mapping. Change management program.
5,000 Users
10-16 weeksEnterprise phased migration with dedicated project team. Complex identity architecture. Multi-region considerations. Custom application migration. Executive sponsorship and communication program. Compliance validation per phase.
10,000+ Users
16-24 weeksFull enterprise transformation. Multiple workstreams running in parallel. Regional migration waves across time zones. Custom migration tool deployment. 24/7 war room during cutover. Post-migration optimization and adoption program.
M&A Consolidation
6-20 weeksDeal-timeline-driven. Due diligence assessment during LOI phase. Day-1 readiness plan for closing. Accelerated tenant merge with identity federation. Compliance continuity documentation for regulators. Fixed-fee pricing for budget certainty.
Industry-Specific Migration Expertise
Regulated industries require more than data movement. They require compliance continuity, audit trails, and validated controls throughout the entire migration lifecycle.
Healthcare (HIPAA)
- BAA execution with Microsoft and EPC Group before migration begins
- PHI encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Audit logging of every data movement operation
- Access control validation in target environment
- Post-migration HIPAA control assessment
- Minimum necessary standard applied to data mapping
Financial Services (SOC 2)
- SOC 2 Type II control continuity during migration
- Chain-of-custody documentation for all data transfers
- Encryption and access logging throughout migration
- Change management documentation per SOC 2 CC8.1
- Post-migration control validation and evidence collection
- Regulatory notification support (if required by state regulations)
Government (FedRAMP)
- Migration to GCC, GCC High, or DoD environments
- FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise migration tools and procedures
- Personnel with appropriate security clearances
- FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for data in transit
- Continuous monitoring integration post-migration
- Authority to Operate (ATO) boundary documentation
Education (FERPA)
- Student data classified and migrated with FERPA-compliant handling
- Parental consent verification for data transfer (where required)
- Access controls separating student records from general data
- Faculty and staff data migrated separately from student records
- Microsoft 365 A5 for Education licensing optimization
- Post-migration FERPA compliance validation
Migration Pricing
Fixed-fee pricing with no surprises. Every proposal includes a detailed scope, timeline, and deliverables. All prices are determined after a discovery assessment.
Quick-Start
- Email and calendar migration
- OneDrive file migration
- Basic identity setup
- DNS cutover
- Post-migration support (1 week)
Standard
- Full workload migration (email, files, SharePoint, Teams)
- Identity and Entra ID configuration
- SharePoint site migration with permissions
- Teams channels and data migration
- User training sessions
- Hypercare support (2 weeks)
- Project manager assigned
Enterprise
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Proprietary migration tool deployment
- Custom solutions migration (workflows, apps)
- Compliance validation (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP)
- M&A due diligence and Day-1 planning
- Dedicated migration engineer team
- Hypercare support (4 weeks)
- 24/7 support during cutover
- Executive status reporting
All pricing is indicative. Final proposals are based on a discovery assessment of your specific environment and requirements. Contact us for a custom quote.
Migration Case Studies
Real results from real enterprise migrations. Every case study represents a completed engagement with verified outcomes.
Healthcare System M&A
Zero downtime, HIPAA compliant, completed 3 weeks ahead of schedule
Global Financial Services
100% data integrity, SOC 2 maintained throughout, $2.1M annual savings
Federal Agency Cloud Migration
FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise, zero security incidents, full audit trail
Private Equity Portfolio Consolidation
6 tenants merged, $4.2M license savings, unified management
K-12 Education District
FERPA compliant, 99.8% user satisfaction, Copilot enabled
Manufacturing Conglomerate Divestiture
Clean separation on Day 1 of divestiture closing, zero data leakage
Why M&A Firms Choose EPC Group
When deal timelines are immovable and integration success determines transaction value, private equity firms and corporate development teams turn to EPC Group.
Due Diligence IT Assessment
During the letter of intent (LOI) phase, EPC Group assesses the target company's Microsoft 365 environment to identify migration risks, hidden costs, and integration complexity. Our assessment report gives deal teams the IT cost projections they need for financial modeling. We have uncovered licensing liabilities, security gaps, and compliance deficiencies that directly impacted deal valuations.
Day-1 Readiness Planning
On the day a deal closes, acquired employees need access to the acquiring company's email, Teams, SharePoint, and corporate applications. EPC Group builds Day-1 readiness plans that include identity federation between tenants, temporary mail flow rules, emergency access to critical applications, and communication templates. Day-1 failures create employee anxiety and productivity loss that set the tone for the entire integration.
Accelerated Tenant Consolidation
M&A deals often have integration milestones tied to earnout provisions or regulatory requirements. EPC Group's proprietary migration tool and dedicated project teams complete tenant consolidations 40-60% faster than standard timelines. For a recent PE roll-up, we consolidated 6 tenants (15,000 users total) into a single tenant in 16 weeks, saving $4.2M in annual licensing costs.
Fixed-Fee Budget Certainty
M&A integration budgets are set during deal negotiation and approved by investment committees. Cost overruns are not an option. EPC Group provides fixed-fee migration proposals with clearly defined scope, timeline, and deliverables. If the migration takes longer than planned due to our execution, we absorb the cost. This model has made us the preferred migration partner for PE firms managing portfolio company integrations.
EPC Group vs. DIY vs. Other Migration Partners
The true cost of migration is not the partner fee. It is the downtime, data loss, compliance gaps, and productivity disruption that result from choosing the wrong approach.
| Factor | EPC Group | Other Partners | DIY (Internal IT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migration Speed | 40-60% faster (proprietary tool) | Standard timelines | 2-3x longer |
| Data Loss Risk | Zero (checksum validated) | Low-Medium | Medium-High |
| Downtime | Zero downtime guaranteed | Hours to days | Days to weeks |
| Compliance Handling | HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP expertise | Basic | None typically |
| M&A Experience | 50+ per year | 1-5 per year | None typically |
| Cost Certainty | Fixed-fee pricing | Time and materials | Hidden internal costs |
| Post-Migration Support | 2-4 weeks hypercare | 1 week (if any) | Self-supported |
| Experience Level | Since 1997, 2,000+ migrations | Varies widely | First migration often |
The Hidden Cost of DIY Migration: Organizations that attempt Microsoft 365 migrations internally report an average of 3-5 days of email downtime, 15-20% data loss in SharePoint migrations, and 6-12 months of productivity disruption from poor adoption. The cost of remediation after a failed DIY migration typically exceeds the cost of hiring an experienced partner from the start.
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Read guideMicrosoft 365 Migration: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration take?
Tenant-to-tenant migration timelines depend on data volume, user count, and complexity. For organizations with 100-500 users: 2-4 weeks. For 500-2,000 users: 4-8 weeks. For 2,000-10,000 users: 8-16 weeks. For 10,000+ users: 3-6 months. EPC Group's proprietary migration tool accelerates timelines by 40-60% compared to native Microsoft tools. Our record is migrating a 15,000-user organization in 6 weeks with zero downtime and a documented 5-day cutover average. Key factors affecting timeline: mailbox sizes, SharePoint data volume, Teams configurations, custom applications, and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP add 2-4 weeks for validation).
How much does a Microsoft 365 migration cost?
Microsoft 365 migration costs vary by scope: Quick-Start migrations (under 100 users, basic email and files), Standard migrations (100-1,000 users, full workload including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive) and Enterprise migrations (1,000-10,000+ users with compliance requirements, custom integrations, and multi-phase rollout) are each fixed-fee, scaled to complexity, data volume and migration type. EPC Group provides fixed-fee proposals after a discovery assessment, so there are no surprise costs. M&A tenant consolidations are priced separately based on timeline urgency and regulatory requirements.
Can you migrate Google Workspace to Microsoft 365?
Yes. EPC Group has completed a documented Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration portfolio (within an overall enterprise migration base of 1.83M+ users across 216+ M&A / tenant consolidation programs). We migrate: Gmail to Outlook (email, folders, labels, rules), Google Drive to OneDrive and SharePoint (files, permissions, sharing links), Google Calendar to Outlook Calendar (events, recurring meetings, shared calendars), Google Contacts to Exchange contacts, Google Sites to SharePoint, Google Chat and Hangouts history to Teams, and Google Forms to Microsoft Forms. Our proprietary migration tool preserves metadata, timestamps, folder structures, and sharing permissions. We also handle identity migration from Google to Microsoft Entra ID, DNS cutover, and a coexistence period where both platforms run simultaneously.
What happens to email during a Microsoft 365 migration?
With EPC Group's migration methodology, email service is never interrupted. We use a coexistence approach: 1) Mail flow is configured so both the source and destination systems receive email simultaneously. 2) Historical email is migrated in background batches during off-hours, typically processing 50-100 GB per hour. 3) A delta sync captures any new email received during migration. 4) DNS MX records are updated during a maintenance window (typically under 30 minutes of potential delay, not downtime). 5) Post-cutover validation confirms all email is accessible. Users continue sending and receiving email throughout the entire process. Our zero-downtime guarantee means no lost emails, no bounced messages, and no gaps in email history.
What is a tenant-to-tenant migration and when is it needed?
A tenant-to-tenant migration moves all Microsoft 365 data, identities, and configurations from one Microsoft 365 tenant to another. It is required during: mergers and acquisitions (consolidating two companies into one tenant), divestitures and spin-offs (splitting one tenant into two), rebranding (changing the primary domain), and tenant consolidation (combining multiple tenants acquired over time). EPC Group migrates: user mailboxes, OneDrive files, SharePoint sites and permissions, Teams channels and chat history, Planner boards, Power BI workspaces, Power Automate flows, Entra ID users and groups, conditional access policies, and Intune device configurations. Our M&A migration practice handles 50+ tenant consolidations per year.
How does EPC Group protect data during migration?
EPC Group uses a multi-layer verification methodology: 1) Pre-migration audit catalogs every mailbox, file, site, and team with item counts and sizes. 2) Migration is performed using our proprietary tool with built-in checksum validation for every item transferred. 3) Delta synchronization runs continuously to capture changes made during migration. 4) Post-migration validation compares source and destination item counts, folder structures, and file checksums. 5) User acceptance testing (UAT) period allows end users to verify their data. 6) Source environment is preserved for 30-90 days post-migration as a safety net. Documented data-fidelity checklists cover thousands of migrations since 1997, with per-item source-vs-destination reconciliation before every cutover is signed off.
Do you handle migrations for regulated industries (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP)?
Yes. EPC Group specializes in migrations for regulated industries. For Healthcare (HIPAA): We execute BAA-compliant migrations with PHI encryption in transit and at rest, audit logging of all data movement, and post-migration HIPAA control validation. For Financial Services (SOC 2): Migrations follow SOC 2 Type II controls with chain-of-custody documentation, encryption, and access logging. For Government (FedRAMP): We migrate to GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments with FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise tools and personnel with appropriate clearances. For Education (FERPA): Student data is migrated with FERPA-compliant handling and access controls. Each regulated migration includes a compliance validation report that serves as evidence for auditors.
What is EPC Group's proprietary migration tool?
EPC Group's proprietary migration tool was developed over 15 years of enterprise migrations and offers capabilities beyond native Microsoft tools or third-party products like ShareGate or BitTitan. Key features: 1) minimal-disruption migration with continuous coexistence, 2) Parallel batch processing migrating 50-100 GB/hour, 3) Automatic metadata preservation (timestamps, permissions, version history), 4) Built-in checksum validation for every item, 5) Real-time dashboard showing migration progress, errors, and completion estimates, 6) Automatic retry with exponential backoff for throttled API calls, 7) Cross-platform support (Google, Exchange, Lotus Notes, GroupWise to M365), 8) Compliance-grade audit logging for regulated industries. The tool has been used in 2,000+ migrations with a 5-day average cutover.
How does EPC Group handle SharePoint migration?
SharePoint migration is often the most complex workload. EPC Group's approach: 1) Discovery and assessment: Catalog all sites, libraries, lists, custom solutions, workflows, and InfoPath forms. 2) Architecture planning: Design the target SharePoint Online structure (hub sites, communication sites, team sites). 3) Content migration: Move documents with full version history, metadata, and permissions intact. 4) Custom solutions: Rebuild legacy workflows in Power Automate, convert InfoPath forms to Power Apps, and modernize custom web parts. 5) Permissions mapping: Map on-premises AD groups to Entra ID groups and validate access. 6) Search configuration: Rebuild managed properties, result sources, and search verticals. We handle SharePoint Server 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019 to SharePoint Online migrations.
Why do M&A firms choose EPC Group for tenant migrations?
M&A firms and private equity groups choose EPC Group because: 1) Speed — our proprietary tool completes migrations 40-60% faster than competitors, critical for M&A timelines. 2) Experience — 50+ M&A tenant consolidations per year across healthcare, finance, and technology sectors. 3) Day-1 readiness — we provide Day-1 IT integration plans so acquired employees have access to corporate systems on closing day. 4) Due diligence support — we assess target company M365 environments during due diligence to identify migration risks and costs. 5) Fixed-fee pricing — M&A deals need budget certainty; our fixed-fee model eliminates cost overruns. 6) Compliance continuity — we ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2) is maintained throughout the transition with no gaps.
Can you migrate from on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365?
Yes. EPC Group has migrated hundreds of organizations from on-premises Exchange (2010, 2013, 2016, 2019) to Exchange Online in Microsoft 365. Our approach: 1) Hybrid configuration: Set up Exchange hybrid to enable coexistence during migration. 2) Staged mailbox moves: Migrate mailboxes in batches during off-hours, starting with pilot users. 3) Public folder migration: Convert public folders to shared mailboxes or Microsoft 365 Groups. 4) Distribution list migration: Migrate distribution lists and convert to Microsoft 365 Groups where appropriate. 5) Archive migration: Move online archives and retain litigation holds. 6) Decommission: Remove on-premises Exchange servers after validation. Typical timeline: 4-12 weeks depending on user count and data volume. We maintain mail flow throughout with zero interruption.
What does EPC Group's migration methodology look like?
EPC Group follows a proven 6-phase migration methodology: Phase 1 — Discovery & Assessment (1-2 weeks): Inventory source environment, identify risks, define success criteria. Phase 2 — Architecture & Planning (1-2 weeks): Design target environment, create migration runbook, establish rollback plan. Phase 3 — Pilot Migration (1-2 weeks): Migrate 25-50 pilot users, validate all workloads, refine process. Phase 4 — Batch Migration (2-12 weeks): Execute migration in planned batches with continuous monitoring. Phase 5 — Cutover & Validation (1 week): DNS updates, final delta sync, post-migration validation, UAT. Phase 6 — Hypercare & Optimization (2-4 weeks): Dedicated support team, issue resolution, training, and documentation. Every migration includes a dedicated project manager, migration engineer, and 24/7 support during cutover.
Can you migrate from SharePoint 2007 or SharePoint 2010?
Yes. EPC Group can migrate from all SharePoint Server versions — 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019 — to SharePoint Online. Migrating older versions needs extra work to handle unsupported features and outdated content types, so we begin with a discovery phase to identify all compatibility issues before starting the migration.
Do you migrate Google Drive permissions to SharePoint?
EPC Group maps Google Drive sharing permissions to SharePoint permissions. However, Google and SharePoint have different permission models, and this difference requires some manual cleanup for complex sharing setups. We document the permission mapping approach and any exceptions during the discovery phase.
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