Microsoft Fabric Consulting
The unified analytics platform that combines data engineering, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence.
EPC Group brings 28+ years of Microsoft expertise to help you modernize your data architecture with Microsoft Fabric.
Start Your Fabric JourneyWhat is Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Fabric is an all-in-one analytics solution for enterprises that covers everything from data movement to data science, Real-Time Analytics, and business intelligence. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, and more—all unified in a single SaaS platform.
OneLake
Single data lake for your entire organization
Real-Time Analytics
Stream processing and live dashboards
Power BI Integration
Native BI with DirectLake mode
Our Microsoft Fabric Services
Data Lakehouse Architecture
Design and implement OneLake architecture with medallion pattern (bronze, silver, gold layers).
- • OneLake design & setup
- • Medallion architecture
- • Lakehouse best practices
- • Delta Lake optimization
Data Engineering
Build scalable data pipelines using Data Factory, Spark notebooks, and dataflows.
- • Data pipelines & orchestration
- • Spark/PySpark development
- • ETL/ELT transformations
- • Dataflows Gen2
Real-Time Analytics
Implement streaming analytics with KQL databases, event streams, and real-time dashboards.
- • Event streams & KQL
- • Real-time dashboards
- • IoT data ingestion
- • Streaming ETL
Power BI & DirectLake
Leverage DirectLake mode for blazing-fast Power BI reports directly on lakehouse data.
- • DirectLake semantic models
- • Report migration to Fabric
- • Performance optimization
- • Composite models
Governance & Security
Enterprise governance with Purview integration, sensitivity labels, and access controls.
- • Microsoft Purview integration
- • Data lineage & cataloging
- • Row-level security
- • Compliance frameworks
Migration & Modernization
Migrate from legacy data warehouses, Azure Synapse, or on-premises to Microsoft Fabric.
- • Synapse to Fabric migration
- • Data warehouse modernization
- • SSIS to Data Factory
- • Assessment & planning
Microsoft Fabric vs Power BI: What's the Difference?
Understanding when to use Microsoft Fabric versus standalone Power BI is critical for making the right investment.
| Feature | Power BI Pro/Premium | Microsoft Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Data Storage | Import models, DirectQuery | OneLake (centralized data lake) |
| ETL/Data Pipelines | Dataflows only | Full Data Factory + Dataflows Gen2 |
| Data Warehouse | Not included | Synapse Data Warehouse included |
| Real-Time Analytics | Limited streaming | Full KQL databases & event streams |
| Query Performance | Import or DirectQuery | DirectLake (10x faster) |
| Best For | BI & reporting only | End-to-end analytics platform |
EPC Group recommendation: Organizations with complex data needs, multiple data sources, or plans for advanced analytics should consider Fabric. Pure reporting scenarios may still benefit from standalone Power BI Premium.
Microsoft Fabric Pricing Guide 2025
Microsoft Fabric uses capacity-based pricing measured in Capacity Units (CUs). Here's what you need to know about costs.
F2 Capacity
$262/month
2 Capacity Units
- ✓ Small workloads & POC
- ✓ Limited concurrent users
- ✓ Basic data engineering
F64 Capacity
$8,410/month
64 Capacity Units
- ✓ Enterprise workloads
- ✓ Full Copilot features
- ✓ DirectLake performance
- ✓ Multiple workspaces
F1024 Capacity
$134K/month
1024 Capacity Units
- ✓ Massive enterprise scale
- ✓ High concurrency
- ✓ Complex ML workloads
Cost Optimization Tip: Fabric capacity can be paused when not in use. EPC Group typically reduces client costs 30-40% through capacity planning, pause scheduling, and workload optimization.
Why Microsoft Fabric?
Unified Platform
One platform for data engineering, data science, real-time analytics, and BI. No more managing multiple disparate tools.
Cost Efficiency
Single capacity billing model, automatic scaling, and reduced infrastructure management overhead.
AI-Ready Infrastructure
Built-in Copilot capabilities, machine learning integration, and the foundation for enterprise AI initiatives.
Enterprise Security
Deep Microsoft security integration, Azure AD authentication, and Purview governance out of the box.
Why EPC Group for Microsoft Fabric?
28+ Years Microsoft Expertise: From SQL Server 7.0 to Microsoft Fabric, we've been at the forefront of every Microsoft data platform evolution.
Power BI Authority: Microsoft Press bestselling author with deep expertise in the analytics workloads that connect to Fabric.
Enterprise Implementation: Fortune 500 experience with large-scale data platforms, migrations, and governance frameworks.
Compliance-First: Deep experience implementing data platforms for HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP environments.
Data Platform Success Stories
See how we've helped clients modernize their data infrastructure
"EPC Group transformed our data analytics with Power BI. We now have real-time visibility into patient outcomes and operational efficiency."
Sarah Johnson
Chief Technology Officer
HealthFirst Medical Group
"Power BI Premium implementation gave our 50 hospitals unified reporting. The ROI was realized in the first year."
Robert Williams
CFO
Regional Healthcare System
"Our patient care dashboards now help doctors make better decisions at the point of care. EPC Group understood our clinical workflows perfectly."
Michelle Davis
Director of Clinical Analytics
Midwest Medical Center
Ready to achieve similar results?
Get Started TodayReady to Modernize Your Data Platform?
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