Microsoft Power Platform Consulting Services

Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of low-code tools for building apps, automating workflows, analyzing data, and creating AI assistants — all without heavy coding. EPC Group designs, deploys, and governs Power Platform solutions for Fortune 500 and regulated-industry clients. We have completed 29 years of Microsoft consulting with 11,000+ enterprise engagements.

Key facts

• Power Platform includes: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio.
• Low-code/no-code: citizen developers build solutions without traditional programming skills.
• Integrates natively with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and SharePoint.
• EPC Group: 29 years of Microsoft consulting. 1,500+ Power BI deployments.
• Compliance-ready: HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, FERPA, GDPR governance frameworks.
• Contact: (888) 381-9725 · contact@epcgroup.net

What Microsoft Power Platform Includes

Power Platform has five components. Each solves a different business problem.

• Power BI — business intelligence and analytics. Build dashboards, reports, and data models. Connects to 300+ data sources.
• Power Apps — build custom business applications. Canvas apps (design-first) or model-driven apps (data-first). No traditional coding required.
• Power Automate — automate repetitive workflows. Connect Microsoft 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, and third-party systems with no-code triggers and actions.
• Power Pages — build external-facing business websites and portals connected to your Dataverse data.
• Copilot Studio — build AI assistants (chatbots) that answer questions, route requests, and integrate with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics data.

EPC Group Power Platform Services

We cover the full Power Platform stack from strategy to ongoing governance. Our service areas:

• Power BI consulting — data model design, DAX optimization, report development, capacity planning, and Microsoft Fabric integration.
• Power Apps development — custom canvas and model-driven apps for HR, operations, field service, and compliance use cases.
• Power Automate implementation — workflow automation for approval processes, document routing, and Microsoft 365 integration.
• Copilot Studio deployment — enterprise chatbot design, knowledge base integration, and Microsoft Teams channel publishing.
• Power Platform governance — Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit deployment, DLP policies, environment strategy, and maker controls.

Power Platform Governance

Ungoverned Power Platform environments create shadow IT. EPC Group implements the Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit to give IT visibility and control.

• Environment strategy — define Production, Sandbox, and Developer environments. Limit who can create new environments.
• DLP policies — data loss prevention rules that block connectors from mixing business and personal data.
• Maker controls — define who can build apps and flows. Require approval workflows for production publishing.
• Capacity monitoring — track Dataverse storage, API call limits, and Power BI Premium capacity usage.
• License optimization — right-size per-user, per-app, and premium connector licensing.

Power Platform for Regulated Industries

Power Platform carries compliance certifications for regulated sectors. EPC Group configures governance policies to satisfy auditors:

• HIPAA — Microsoft signs a BAA for Power Platform. Configure DLP to prevent PHI in non-approved connectors.
• SOC 2 Type II — Power Platform admin center audit logs serve as evidence for SOC 2 controls.
• FedRAMP Moderate — Power Platform GCC (Government Community Cloud) is FedRAMP Moderate authorized.
• FERPA — Power Apps and Power BI for education environments are FERPA-compliant under Microsoft's standard agreements.

Power BI and Microsoft Fabric Integration

Power BI is now part of Microsoft Fabric — Microsoft's unified analytics platform. This changes how enterprises license and architect analytics solutions.

• Fabric F64 ($5,257/month) is the enterprise inflection point where Direct Lake mode delivers full performance.
• Power BI Premium Per User (PPU) gives advanced features without a full Fabric capacity commitment.
• Power BI Pro ($10/user/month) covers standard report publishing and sharing.
• EPC Group has completed 500+ Microsoft Fabric projects and 1,500+ Power BI deployments.

EPC Group Credentials

• Founded 1997. 29 years of Microsoft consulting. 11,000+ enterprise engagements.
• Microsoft Solutions Partner — all six designations (fewer than 50 firms globally).
• Microsoft Gold Partner 2003–2022 (oldest continuous in North America).
• 1,500+ Power BI deployments. 500+ Microsoft Fabric projects.
• Clients: NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, Northrop Grumman.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microsoft Power Platform?

Power Platform is a suite of five low-code Microsoft tools: Power BI (analytics), Power Apps (app building), Power Automate (workflow automation), Power Pages (external portals), and Copilot Studio (AI assistants). They share a common Dataverse data layer and integrate natively with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365.

Do I need to code to use Power Platform?

No. Power Platform is designed for low-code or no-code development. Business users (citizen developers) can build apps and flows without writing traditional code. Professional developers can extend Power Platform with custom connectors, Power Fx formulas, and Azure integrations when needed.

What is Power Platform governance?

Governance means controlling who can build, publish, and share Power Platform solutions — and what data those solutions can access. EPC Group implements the Microsoft CoE Starter Kit to give IT visibility into all apps, flows, and makers in your tenant, with DLP policies to prevent data misuse.

Is Power Platform HIPAA-compliant?

Yes. Microsoft provides a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for Power Platform. However, HIPAA compliance requires proper configuration — DLP policies to block PHI from non-approved connectors, audit logging, and access controls. EPC Group configures Power Platform for HIPAA-compliant healthcare deployments.

How does Power BI relate to Microsoft Fabric?

Power BI is now a component of Microsoft Fabric. Fabric unifies Power BI, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and real-time intelligence into one platform on OneLake. For enterprises needing large-scale analytics, a Fabric capacity license provides more performance and features than standalone Power BI Premium.

What does Power Platform consulting cost?

EPC Group hourly rates run $150–$500 depending on specialization. Fixed-fee Power Apps or Power Automate projects start at $25,000. Ongoing Power Platform governance and managed services start at $3,500/month. Call (888) 381-9725 for a scoped estimate.

Schedule a Power Platform Consultation

Talk to an EPC Group architect about your automation, analytics, or app-building needs. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a 30-minute discovery call.