Featured White Papers

White Papers & Guides | Enterprise Microsoft Resources

EPC Group offers free enterprise white papers on various topics, including AI governance, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and compliance frameworks.

All white papers are written by Microsoft-certified architects with experience in enterprise implementation since 1997. You can download guides on:

• NIST AI RMF
• EU AI Act
• HIPAA
• FedRAMP
• Power Platform governance

Key facts

• EPC Group white papers are authored by the same architects who deliver Fortune 500 implementations — not vendor marketing teams.
• Topics cover AI governance (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO 42001), Power BI, SharePoint, Azure, and compliance.
• Microsoft consulting experience since 1997. 11,000+ enterprise engagements.
• EPC Group holds core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations — shared by fewer than 200 partners globally.
• Former Microsoft Gold Partner (2000–2022) — oldest continuous in North America.

AI governance white papers

• NIST AI RMF Implementation Guide — how to apply the NIST AI Risk Management Framework 1.0 to Microsoft Copilot and Azure OpenAI deployments.
• EU AI Act Compliance for Microsoft Platforms — Article-by-article controls for enterprises using Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and Power Platform AI features in EU jurisdictions.
• ISO 42001 AI Management System Guide — building an AI governance program that meets ISO 42001 certification requirements.
• Microsoft Copilot Security and Governance White Paper — sensitivity labels, DLP, Purview integration, and audit trail configuration for M365 Copilot.

Power BI and Microsoft Fabric white papers

• Power BI Enterprise Governance Framework — workspace strategy, certified datasets, RLS/OLS, and deployment pipelines.
• Self-Service BI with Governance Controls — balancing citizen developer access with enterprise data quality and compliance.
• Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse Architecture Guide — OneLake, Delta Lake, Direct Lake mode, and data engineering patterns.
• Power BI Capacity Planning Guide — F-SKU sizing, Premium Per User vs capacity licensing, and performance tuning.

SharePoint and Microsoft 365 guides

• SharePoint Information Architecture 2026 — hub-spoke design, mega-menu navigation, and sensitivity-label-driven sharing.
• SharePoint Migration Playbook — migrating from SharePoint 2010 through 2019 to SharePoint Online with a 5-day average cutover.
• Microsoft 365 Security Hardening Guide — Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, and Defender configuration for enterprise tenants.

Compliance and regulated industry guides

• HIPAA-Compliant Microsoft 365 Configuration — BAA, sensitivity labels, Defender, Purview, and audit log setup.
• FedRAMP and CMMC Guide for Microsoft GCC High — environment configuration for federal contractors.
• SOC 2 Type II on Microsoft Azure — control mapping for Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

Azure and cloud migration white papers

• Azure Landing Zone Design Guide — management groups, hub-spoke networking, Azure Policy, and Sentinel configuration.
• Cloud Migration Playbook — IaaS lift-and-shift, database modernization, and phased migration frameworks.
• Azure FinOps Guide — Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Hybrid Benefit for cost reduction.

Power Platform white papers

• Power Platform CoE Starter Kit Implementation Guide — deployment, DLP policy design, and maker onboarding.
• Power Platform Governance Enterprise Framework 2026 — seven-layer governance framework for Fortune 500 environments.
• Power Apps Enterprise Development Guide — canvas vs model-driven, Dataverse design, and ALM pipelines.

Frequently asked questions

Are the white papers free?

Most white papers are freely accessible on this site. Some in-depth implementation frameworks require a brief contact form to access. There is no paywall for most published content.

Who writes EPC Group's white papers?

All white papers are crafted by EPC Group's senior architects. These experts also handle enterprise implementations, ensuring quality and relevance. They are not part of a marketing team.

Founder Errin O'Connor has authored four bestsellers on Microsoft Press and Sams. His books cover:

• Power BI
• SharePoint
• Azure

How current are the white papers?

Major white papers are updated annually to reflect changes in the Microsoft platform. AI governance papers are revised as the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF frameworks evolve.

You can find the publication date at the top of each white paper.

Schedule a consultation

White papers provide a foundation for your project. To customize these frameworks for your environment and compliance needs, consult an EPC Group architect.

Contact us at (888) 381-9725 or request a discovery call.