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EPC Group

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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. Microsoft Gold Partner from 2003–2022 — the oldest Microsoft Gold Partner in North America — and currently a Microsoft Solutions Partner with six designations: Data & AI, Modern Work, Infrastructure, Security, Digital & App Innovation, and Business Applications.

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.

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Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP for multiple years starting 2002–2003. 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 Teams Consulting Services - EPC Group enterprise consulting

Microsoft Teams Consulting Services

Enterprise Teams solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Deployment, governance, training, and 24/7 support backed by 29 years of Microsoft expertise.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Microsoft Teams Solutions

End-to-end Microsoft Teams consulting services designed for enterprise complexity and scale.

Teams Deployment & Migration

Seamless deployment of Microsoft Teams across your organization, including migration from legacy systems like Skype for Business, Slack, or Zoom.

  • Enterprise-wide rollout planning
  • Skype for Business migration
  • Third-party tool consolidation
  • Pilot program design
  • Change management support
  • User adoption strategies

Governance & Compliance

Establish comprehensive Teams governance policies ensuring security, compliance, and proper information management across your enterprise.

  • Team creation policies
  • Guest access management
  • Data loss prevention (DLP)
  • Retention policies
  • eDiscovery configuration
  • Compliance recording

Training & Adoption

Comprehensive training programs and change management strategies to maximize user adoption and drive collaboration across your organization.

  • End-user training programs
  • Administrator certification
  • Champion network development
  • Custom training content
  • Video tutorial libraries
  • Ongoing lunch & learns

Integration & Automation

Connect Teams with your business applications and automate workflows using Power Platform, third-party connectors, and custom integrations.

  • Power Automate workflows
  • Power Apps integration
  • Third-party app connectors
  • Custom bot development
  • API integrations
  • SharePoint integration

Security & Information Protection

Implement enterprise-grade security controls protecting your Teams environment from data leaks, unauthorized access, and compliance violations.

  • Conditional access policies
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Sensitivity labels
  • Information barriers
  • External sharing controls
  • Security monitoring

24/7 Enterprise Support

Round-the-clock support with dedicated account managers and guaranteed SLAs for mission-critical Teams environments.

  • Dedicated support team
  • 15-minute response SLA
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Health assessments
  • Performance optimization
Teams Capabilities

Full-Stack Teams Expertise

From meetings and calling to AI and custom apps, we cover every aspect of Microsoft Teams.

Meetings & Webinars

Configure enterprise meetings, webinars, and live events with proper governance and recording policies.

Teams Phone System

Migrate from legacy PBX to Teams Phone with direct routing, calling plans, and contact center integration.

Teams AI & Copilot

Deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams with proper governance for intelligent meeting summaries and collaboration.

Rooms & Devices

Design and deploy Teams Rooms for conference spaces with certified devices and optimal configurations.

Teams Apps

Develop and deploy custom Teams apps, tabs, and bots to extend functionality for your business needs.

Teams Premium

Implement Teams Premium features including advanced meetings, webinars, and custom branding.

Industry Expertise

Teams Solutions by Industry

Specialized Teams deployments tailored to the unique requirements of your industry.

Healthcare

HIPAA-Compliant Teams

Deploy Microsoft Teams in healthcare environments with full HIPAA compliance. Enable secure telehealth, clinical collaboration, and patient communication while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

HIPAA-compliant configuration
Telehealth integration
Epic/Cerner connectivity
Patient communication channels
Clinical team collaboration
Secure file sharing for PHI
HIPAA
Compliant
Discuss Your Healthcare Needs

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Teams for Education

Transform learning with Microsoft Teams for Education. Enable virtual classrooms, student collaboration, and administrative efficiency across K-12 and higher education institutions.

Virtual classroom setup
Student team management
Assignment integration
Parent communication channels
Campus-wide deployment
LMS integration
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Students Enabled
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Fortune 500 Solutions

Enterprise-grade Teams deployment for Fortune 500 organizations. Scale collaboration across global workforces with robust governance, security, and integration capabilities.

Global rollout planning
Multi-geo deployment
Executive briefing centers
Board-level security
M&A integration support
Enterprise voice (Teams Phone)
100K+
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Why EPC Group

The Teams Experts Fortune 500 Companies Trust

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

Compliance Expertise

Deep experience with HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and FERPA regulations for Teams deployments.

Zero-Disruption Migrations

Proven methodology for migrating from legacy systems without impacting daily operations.

Enterprise Scale

Battle-tested solutions for 100,000+ user environments across global Fortune 500 companies.

Rapid Time-to-Value

Accelerated timelines with pre-built templates, automation, and Microsoft best practices.

Our Process

How We Deliver Success

Our proven methodology ensures successful outcomes for every Teams engagement.

01

Discovery & Assessment

Deep dive into your current collaboration landscape, business requirements, and organizational goals. We analyze existing tools, user needs, and compliance requirements.

02

Architecture & Planning

Design an optimized Teams architecture, governance framework, and deployment roadmap tailored to your organization and industry requirements.

03

Implementation & Migration

Execute with precision using our proven methodologies. Phased rollouts with continuous validation, user feedback loops, and change management.

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Training & Support

Comprehensive training programs, champion networks, and ongoing 24/7 support to ensure long-term success and maximum collaboration ROI.

Case Studies

Teams Success Stories

See how we have helped organizations transform collaboration with Microsoft Teams.

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Healthcare System Teams Deployment

Multi-State Healthcare Network

Deploy HIPAA-compliant Teams to 25,000 clinical and administrative staff with telehealth integration.

25,000
Users
HIPAA
Compliant
40%
Cost Reduction
Education

University Teams for Education

Major State University

Enable virtual learning for 50,000 students and faculty with LMS integration and governance.

50,000
Students
2 Weeks
Deployment
98%
Adoption
Enterprise

Global Enterprise Teams Phone

Fortune 100 Manufacturer

Migrate 60,000 users from legacy PBX to Teams Phone across 30 countries with direct routing.

60,000
Users
30
Countries
$2M
Annual Savings
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Microsoft Teams consulting services does EPC Group offer?

EPC Group provides Microsoft Teams deployment, governance, Phone System (PSTN/Direct Routing), security configuration, compliance setup, training, and adoption strategy. We specialize in enterprise Teams environments with 1,000+ users across healthcare, finance, and government.

Can Microsoft Teams replace our existing phone system?

Yes. Microsoft Teams Phone System with Calling Plans or Direct Routing can replace traditional PBX systems. EPC Group has migrated thousands of users from legacy phone systems to Teams Phone, including complex multi-site deployments with E911 compliance.

Is Microsoft Teams HIPAA-compliant for healthcare?

Yes, when properly configured. Microsoft Teams can be HIPAA-compliant with appropriate DLP policies, sensitivity labels, guest access controls, and audit logging. EPC Group deploys Teams for healthcare organizations with full HIPAA safeguards and BAA compliance.

How does EPC Group approach Teams governance?

EPC Group implements Teams governance frameworks covering team creation policies, naming conventions, lifecycle management, external sharing controls, guest access policies, retention settings, and Copilot governance — preventing the sprawl that plagues ungoverned Teams deployments.

Related Resources

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