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EPC Group

Enterprise Microsoft consulting with 29 years serving Fortune 500 companies.

(888) 381-9725
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4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830
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About EPC Group

EPC Group is a Microsoft consulting firm founded in 1997 (originally Enterprise Project Consulting, renamed EPC Group in 2005). 29 years of enterprise Microsoft consulting experience. EPC Group historically held the distinction of being the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2016 until the program's retirement. Because Microsoft officially deprecated the Gold/Silver tiering framework, EPC Group transitioned to the modern Microsoft Solutions Partner ecosystem and currently holds the core Microsoft Solutions Partner designations.

Headquartered at 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 830, Houston, TX 77056. Public clients include NASA, FBI, Federal Reserve, Pentagon, United Airlines, PepsiCo, Nike, and Northrop Grumman. 6,500+ SharePoint implementations, 1,500+ Power BI deployments, 500+ Microsoft Fabric implementations, 70+ Fortune 500 organizations served, 11,000+ enterprise engagements, 200+ Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft 365 consultants on staff.

About Errin O'Connor

Errin O'Connor is the Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Architect of EPC Group. Microsoft MVP multiple years, first awarded 2003. 4× Microsoft Press bestselling author of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Inside Out (MS Press 2007), Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Inside Out (MS Press 2011), SharePoint 2013 Field Guide (Sams/Pearson 2014), and Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (MS Press 2018).

Original SharePoint Beta Team member (Project Tahoe). Original Power BI Beta Team member (Project Crescent). FedRAMP framework contributor. Worked with U.S. CIO Vivek Kundra on the Obama administration's 25-Point Plan to reform federal IT, and with NASA CIO Chris Kemp as Lead Architect on the NASA Nebula Cloud project. Speaker at Microsoft Ignite, SharePoint Conference, KMWorld, and DATAVERSITY.

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Microsoft Solutions Partner · 29 Years · 1,500+ Power BI Deployments

Power BI ConsultingAuthored by a Bestseller

Led by Errin O'Connor — author of Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step (Microsoft Press, 2018) and three other Microsoft Press / Sams bestsellers covering Power BI, SharePoint, Azure, and large-scale Microsoft migrations.

1,500+ Fortune 500 deployments across healthcare HIPAA, financial services SOC 2 + FINRA, federal FedRAMP + CMMC, and the Microsoft Fabric + Copilot eras. Senior architect named on every Statement of Work.

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Errin O'Connor authored "Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step" published by Microsoft Press. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies for enterprise analytics implementations.

Our Power BI Services

Custom Dashboards

Executive dashboards, operational reports, and self-service BI solutions tailored to your business. Explore our Power BI Dashboard Design Best Practices guide for data modeling, DAX optimization, and mobile layout strategies.

  • • Executive KPI dashboards
  • • Operational reports
  • • Financial analytics
  • • Sales performance tracking

Data Modeling

Advanced DAX formulas, data model optimization, and enterprise-scale semantic models.

  • • Star schema design
  • • DAX optimization
  • • Calculated columns & measures
  • • Relationship management

Data Integration

Connect Power BI to SQL Server, Azure cloud services, SharePoint, APIs, and legacy systems.

  • • SQL Server integration
  • • Azure Data Lake
  • • REST API connectors
  • • Excel & SharePoint

Power BI Premium

Enterprise deployment with Premium capacity, paginated reports, and embedded analytics.

  • • Premium capacity setup
  • • Paginated reports (SSRS)
  • • Embedded analytics
  • • Deployment pipelines

Training & Enablement

Power BI training for analysts, developers, and executives from the Microsoft Press author.

  • • End-user training
  • • Developer workshops
  • • DAX certification prep
  • • Best practices guide

Governance & Security

Row-level security, workspace governance, and compliance for regulated industries.

  • • Row-level security (RLS)
  • • Workspace management
  • • Audit logs & monitoring
  • • HIPAA/GDPR compliance

Industry Solutions

Healthcare Analytics

HIPAA-compliant dashboards for patient outcomes, revenue cycle management, and operational efficiency. Secure data connections to Epic, Cerner, and other EMR systems.

Financial Services

SOC 2 compliant reporting for portfolio management, risk analytics, and regulatory reporting. Real-time dashboards for trading desks and investment analysis.

Manufacturing

Production monitoring, supply chain analytics, and quality control dashboards. IoT sensor integration for predictive maintenance.

Retail & E-commerce

Sales performance, inventory management, and customer analytics. Integration with Shopify, Salesforce, and POS systems.

Why EPC Group for Power BI?

Published Author: Microsoft Press bestselling book "Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step" - proven expertise.

Enterprise-Scale Experience: Fortune 500 implementations with 10,000+ user deployments. See our Power BI Copilot readiness guide for AI-powered analytics best practices.

Advanced DAX Mastery: Complex calculations, performance optimization, and data modeling best practices.

Full-Stack Integration: Connect Power BI to Azure, SQL Server, SharePoint, APIs, and legacy systems. Organizations leveraging Microsoft Fabric can unify their entire data estate for seamless analytics.

Client Success Stories

Power BI Success Stories

See how our clients achieved measurable results with Power BI implementations

"EPC Group transformed our data analytics with Power BI. We now have real-time visibility into patient outcomes and operational efficiency."

Director of Enterprise Analytics

Director of Enterprise Analytics

Fortune 500 Healthcare System

"Power BI Premium implementation gave our 50 hospitals unified reporting. The ROI was realized in the first year."

CFO

CFO

Multi-Hospital Healthcare Network

"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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Power BI consulting services

What Power BI consulting services does EPC Group provide?

EPC Group provides comprehensive Power BI consulting including custom dashboard development, data modeling with advanced DAX, enterprise-scale semantic models, Power BI migration from on-premises to cloud, governance framework implementation, and training. We've completed 1,500+ Power BI implementations for Fortune 500 companies with 99.2% customer satisfaction. Our founder Errin O'Connor authored "Microsoft Power BI Dashboards Step by Step" for Microsoft Press.

How long does a Power BI implementation take?

Power BI implementations vary based on scope: simple dashboard projects take 2-4 weeks, mid-sized implementations with data modeling and integration take 6-8 weeks, and enterprise-wide Power BI governance and center-of-excellence deployments take 3-6 months. EPC Group completes projects 40% faster than industry average while maintaining zero data loss across all implementations.

What is the cost of Power BI consulting services?

Power BI consulting costs vary by scope: dashboard development starts at $15K for simple projects, mid-sized implementations with data integration range from $50K-$150K, and enterprise Power BI deployments with governance frameworks range from $200K-$500K. EPC Group provides transparent fixed-price quotes after initial assessment. We've delivered ROI-positive implementations for 1,500+ clients.

Can you migrate from Tableau, Qlik, or other BI tools to Power BI?

Yes. EPC Group specializes in BI platform migrations from Tableau, Qlik Sense, QlikView, MicroStrategy, AWS QuickSight, and Google Looker to Power BI. Our migration methodology includes dashboard inventory, data source mapping, DAX conversion from legacy calculations, user training, and parallel running for validation. Typical migrations take 8-12 weeks with zero data loss.

Do you provide Power BI training and support?

Yes. EPC Group offers Power BI training for end users, report developers, and administrators. Training formats include on-site workshops, virtual instructor-led sessions, and self-paced online courses. We also provide managed services with 24/7 support, monthly performance optimization, and ongoing governance consulting. Support tiers include Bronze (business hours), Silver (24/5), and Gold (24/7 with 1-hour SLA).

How do you ensure Power BI security and compliance?

EPC Group implements Power BI security using Azure AD integration, row-level security (RLS), object-level security (OLS), sensitivity labels for data classification, and Microsoft Defender integration. For HIPAA environments, we implement BAAs with Microsoft, PHI encryption, audit logging, and access controls. For FINRA, we implement report certification workflows, data lineage tracking, and regulatory audit trails meeting SEC requirements.

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