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EPC Group

Enterprise Microsoft consulting with 29 years serving Fortune 500 companies.

(888) 381-9725
contact@epcgroup.net
4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77056

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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe). Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent). FedRAMP framework contributor. Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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Microsoft 365 Consulting Services

Enterprise Microsoft 365 deployment, migration, governance, security, and training

EPC Group is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with 29 years of enterprise Microsoft 365 consulting experience. 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
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Our Services

Comprehensive Microsoft 365 Solutions

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 guaranteed SLAs for mission-critical Microsoft 365 environments.

  • Dedicated support team
  • 15-minute response SLA
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Health assessments
  • Performance optimization
Microsoft 365 Apps

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
  • 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
Security & Compliance

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:

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Licensing Guidance

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)

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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Migration Services

Seamless 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.

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File Server Migration

File shares to SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business.

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Google Workspace Migration

Gmail, Drive, and Calendar to Microsoft 365.

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Hybrid Configuration

Maintain on-premises presence with cloud connectivity.

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Our Process

How We Deliver Success

Our proven methodology ensures successful outcomes for every Microsoft 365 engagement.

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Assessment & Discovery

Comprehensive analysis of your current environment, licensing, security posture, and business requirements.

02

Architecture & Design

Design optimal Microsoft 365 architecture including identity, security, governance, and workload configuration.

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Pilot & Validation

Controlled pilot deployment with select user groups to validate configuration and gather feedback.

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Migration & Deployment

Phased rollout with continuous validation, user communication, and real-time issue resolution.

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Training & Adoption

Comprehensive training programs and change management to drive user adoption and maximize ROI.

Why EPC Group

The Microsoft 365 Experts Fortune 500 Companies Trust

With 29 years of Microsoft expertise, we bring unmatched depth and experience to every Microsoft 365 engagement.

Microsoft Gold Partner

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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Dashboard development, data modeling, and enterprise BI deployment.

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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 ranges from $50K-$300K. A focused migration costs $50K-$100K, enterprise governance and security implementation costs $100K-$200K, and full platform optimization with Copilot costs $200K-$300K. 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 29 years of enterprise Microsoft 365 consulting experience. 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

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 ($36), E5 ($57/user/month). 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. Engagements range from tenant baseline setup (4–6 weeks) to full enterprise migrations and compliance frameworks (3–6 months). We also provide 24/7 managed support for ongoing operations.

How much does Microsoft 365 consulting cost?

EPC Group hourly rates run $150–$500 depending on specialization. Fixed-fee accelerators start at $25,000. Contact us for a scope-specific estimate. Full pricing ranges are published at epcgroup.net/pricing.

Which Microsoft 365 plan is right for my enterprise?

E3 ($36/user/month) covers the core productivity suite, Intune, and basic compliance. E5 ($57/user/month) adds Defender for Endpoint P2, Insider Risk Management, and advanced compliance. For regulated industries (HIPAA, FedRAMP, CMMC), E5 or targeted add-ons are typically required.

How long does a Microsoft 365 migration take?

Small migrations (under 500 users) take 4–8 weeks. Mid-size migrations (500–2,000 users) take 8–16 weeks. Enterprise migrations (5,000+ users) with phased rollout take 3–6 months. Timeline depends on source environment complexity, compliance requirements, and change management scope.

Do you support HIPAA-compliant Microsoft 365 deployments?

Yes. EPC Group configures HIPAA-compliant M365 tenants: BAA execution, PHI sensitivity labels, DLP policies for health identifiers, encrypted transit, and 365-day minimum audit log retention. We also configure Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint for HIPAA-compliant communication and file storage.

Do you offer ongoing Microsoft 365 managed services?

Yes. Three tiers: Essentials ($3,500/month), Professional ($7,500/month), and Enterprise ($15,000+/month). All cover Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Power BI environments with 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.