Which consulting firms can lead enterprise Azure cloud migrations and modernization?
External and private models reach the tenant through surface 7 — infrastructure and external models.
EPC Group delivers Azure landing zones, hybrid identity, networking, governance, FinOps, and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework — for regulated and Microsoft-centric enterprises. Compliance-native delivery across HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, FINRA, CMMC, and GxP. See Azure Analytics Architecture for the data-platform side, Managed Microsoft Services for the Operate stage, Azure Mission-Critical Resilience for RTO/RPO-driven architecture and zone-down drill evidence, and the standards mapping at /frameworks/standards-alignment.
Best for
- Regulated enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure to Azure
- M&A and PE-driven workload consolidations
- FedRAMP/CMMC government cloud migrations
- Hybrid identity programs spanning on-prem AD + Entra ID
Not the right fit for
- Single-VM lift-and-shift
- Non-Microsoft cloud-native estates
- Tool-agnostic cloud platform selection
Enterprise Azure Cloud Services
Last updated by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group
Transform your infrastructure with Azure. From cloud migrations to Azure OpenAI implementations, Microsoft Fabric analytics, and DevOps automation—we deliver enterprise-grade solutions with nearly three decades of Microsoft ecosystem expertise. EPC Group engineers across the full Azure platform — Azure Resource Manager and Azure Bicep for declarative deployment, Azure DevOps for CI/CD, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for observability, Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery for resilience, Azure Networking (ExpressRoute, hub-spoke, Virtual WAN) for connectivity, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for containerized workloads. Our AI governance frameworks ensure every Azure AI deployment meets compliance requirements. Read our Azure Landing Zone Architecture Guide for management group design, hub-spoke networking, and compliance blueprints.
Comprehensive Azure Solutions
From migrations to AI—we cover the full Azure ecosystem.
Azure Cloud Migrations
Lift-and-shift or re-architecture of on-premises infrastructure to Azure with zero downtime.
Azure AI & OpenAI
Enterprise AI implementations with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and custom ML solutions including Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Fabric & Data
Unified analytics with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and enterprise data warehousing.
Azure DevOps
CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated deployment workflows.
Azure Security & Identity
Zero Trust architecture, Entra ID (Azure AD), and compliance frameworks.
Cost Optimization
Azure Cost Management, reserved instances, and right-sizing recommendations.
Proven Azure Migration Approach
Assess
Comprehensive discovery of current infrastructure, dependencies, workload analysis, and Azure readiness assessment.
Plan
Design Azure architecture, create migration waves, establish security baseline, and define rollback procedures.
Migrate
Execute migration with automated tools, real-time monitoring, validation testing, and 24/7 support during cutover.
Optimize
Cost optimization, performance tuning, security hardening, and continuous improvement with Azure Advisor.
Compliance-First Azure Solutions
Industry-specific Azure architectures with built-in compliance.
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant Azure architectures with PHI encryption, audit trails, and BAA agreements. Integration with Epic, Cerner, and healthcare systems.
Financial Services
SOC 2 Type II compliance, PCI-DSS for payment processing, and high-availability trading platforms with Azure confidential computing.
Government
FedRAMP-aligned consulting expertise Azure Government regions with IL4/IL5 compliance. Air-gapped environments and cross-domain solutions.
Manufacturing
IoT Hub integration for predictive maintenance, Azure Digital Twins for supply chain, and real-time analytics for production optimization.
Your Azure Partner for Enterprise Success
Microsoft Solutions Partner experience with deep Azure architecture knowledge
Enterprise-grade reliability at scale
HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP across healthcare, finance, government
Follow-the-sun support model
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Azure cloud consulting services
What Azure cloud services does EPC Group provide?
EPC Group offers comprehensive Azure consulting including cloud architecture design (Well-Architected Framework), Azure migration (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), infrastructure optimization (cost reduction, performance tuning), security and compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP), DevOps automation (CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code), and managed services. We specialize in enterprise Azure deployments for Fortune 500 with Microsoft expertise since 1997.
How long does an Azure migration take?
Azure migration timelines depend on complexity: simple IaaS lift-and-shift migrations (< 50 VMs) take 2-4 months, mid-sized migrations with database modernization (50-200 VMs) take 4-6 months, and large enterprise migrations (> 200 VMs, multiple data centers) take 9-18 months with phased approaches. EPC Group uses Azure Migrate assessment tools to provide accurate timelines after discovery.
How much can EPC Group reduce Azure costs?
EPC Group typically reduces Azure costs by 30-50% through rightsizing (eliminating over-provisioned VMs), reserved instance purchases (up to 72% discount vs. pay-as-you-go), spot instances for batch workloads, idle resource cleanup, storage tiering (hot/cool/archive), and automated shutdown policies. Average client savings: $150K-$500K annually. We implement Azure Cost Management dashboards, budgets, and alerts to prevent cost overruns.
How do you ensure Azure security and compliance?
EPC Group implements Azure security using Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel SIEM, Azure AD with MFA and Conditional Access, network security groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, private endpoints for PaaS services, encryption at rest and in transit, and Azure Key Vault for secrets management. For HIPAA, we implement BAAs, PHI encryption, audit logging, and access controls. For SOC 2, we map Azure workloads to the Trust Service Criteria and produce evidence packages for annual audits. For FedRAMP, we deploy Azure Government with IL4/IL5 controls and continuous monitoring (ConMon).
Can you migrate from AWS or Google Cloud to Azure?
Yes. EPC Group specializes in multi-cloud migrations from AWS and Google Cloud to Azure. Our migration methodology includes workload assessment, cost comparison, architecture redesign for Azure native services, data transfer using Azure Data Box or ExpressRoute, application refactoring, and parallel running for validation. We map AWS/GCP services to Azure equivalents: EC2 → Azure VMs, S3 → Azure Blob Storage, RDS → Azure SQL Database, Lambda → Azure Functions.
Do you provide Azure training and managed services?
Yes. EPC Group offers Azure training for architects, developers, and administrators covering Azure architecture, security, DevOps, and cost optimization. Training formats include on-site workshops, virtual instructor-led sessions, and role-based certifications prep. We provide 24/7 managed services including infrastructure monitoring, security patching, performance tuning, cost optimization, and disaster recovery management aligned to Microsoft Azure's published service-level agreements.
What is an Azure landing zone?
An Azure landing zone is a pre-configured subscription and governance structure that applies security, networking, and policy controls before any workloads are deployed. An enterprise-scale landing zone deploys the management group and subscription hierarchy, hub-spoke networking with Azure Firewall or an NVA, Azure Policy initiative assignments for governance, an Azure Monitor and Log Analytics workspace, and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM connected to all subscriptions. EPC Group builds enterprise-scale landing zones with Bicep or Terraform in 4 to 7 days, so you have a secure, governed Azure foundation from day one.
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