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Enterprise AI Governance Framework 2026
AI Governance
Complete 50-page guide to AI governance for HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP compliance. Includes policy templates, risk assessment frameworks, and implementation checklists.
Power BI Enterprise Governance Guide
Power BI
Workspace strategy, security models, and compliance for Fortune 500 implementations. Row-level security, deployment pipelines, and admin best practices.
Microsoft Fabric Implementation Guide
Microsoft Fabric
Lakehouse architecture, OneLake setup, and data engineering patterns. Complete guide to unified analytics platform deployment.
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Enterprise AI Governance Framework 2026
Complete 50-page guide to AI governance for HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP compliance. Includes policy templates, risk assessment frameworks, and implementation checklists.
SharePoint Migration Best Practices
minimal-disruption migration strategies for organizations of all sizes. Covers on-premise to cloud, tenant-to-tenant, and hybrid scenarios.
Power BI Enterprise Governance Guide
Workspace strategy, security models, and compliance for Fortune 500 implementations. Row-level security, deployment pipelines, and admin best practices.
Microsoft Copilot Deployment Playbook
Step-by-step deployment guide for enterprise Copilot rollouts. Includes readiness assessment, pilot planning, and adoption strategies.
Azure Landing Zone Architecture
Hub-spoke design, security baselines, and Cloud Adoption Framework alignment. Enterprise-ready Azure foundation for regulated industries.
Microsoft Fabric Implementation Guide
Lakehouse architecture, OneLake setup, and data engineering patterns. Complete guide to unified analytics platform deployment.
HIPAA Compliance for Microsoft 365
Complete compliance checklist for healthcare organizations. Covers Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange security configurations.
Enterprise Data Governance Framework
Data catalog, lineage tracking, and quality management. Build a modern data governance practice for AI-ready organizations.
Microsoft Teams Governance Playbook
Team provisioning, lifecycle management, and guest access policies. Enterprise-scale Teams governance for large organizations.
Microsoft 365 Security Baseline
Comprehensive security configuration guide for Microsoft 365. Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and data loss prevention.
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Ready-to-use templates for governance and compliance
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Visual guides for technical implementations
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White Papers & Guides | Enterprise Microsoft Resources
EPC Group publishes free enterprise white papers on AI governance, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and compliance frameworks. All white papers are authored by Microsoft-certified architects with 29 years of enterprise implementation experience. Download guides covering NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and 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.
- 29 years of Microsoft consulting experience. 11,000+ enterprise engagements.
- EPC Group holds core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations — shared by fewer than 50 firms globally.
- Former Microsoft Gold Partner (2016-2022) — 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 zero data loss.
- 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 written by EPC Group's senior architects. These are the same people who deliver enterprise implementations — not a marketing team. Founder Errin O'Connor authored four Microsoft Press and Sams bestsellers on Power BI, SharePoint, and Azure.
How current are the white papers?
Major white papers are updated annually to reflect Microsoft platform changes. AI governance papers are updated as the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF frameworks evolve. The publication date appears at the top of each white paper.
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