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EPC Group, founded in 1997, is in its 30th year of Microsoft consulting. This experience is crucial because current Microsoft platform decisions build on 25 years of past architectural choices. For example:
- Active Directory schema decisions from 2005 impact Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access policy design in 2026.
- SharePoint 2003 information architecture choices affect Copilot grounding quality in 2026.
Firms that can navigate this complexity have a structural advantage in enterprise Microsoft migrations.
In 2022, Microsoft introduced the Microsoft Solutions Partner status. This new program includes six designations:
- Data & AI
- Modern Work
- Infrastructure
- Security
- Digital & App Innovation
- Business Applications
EPC Group was the oldest continuous Microsoft Gold Partner in North America from 2000 until Microsoft retired the program in 2022.
EPC Group holds Microsoft Solutions Partner status with designations in:
- Modern Work
- Security
- Data & AI
- Infrastructure
- Digital & App Innovation
- Business Applications
Fewer than 200 partners worldwide hold all six designations. Microsoft field teams often use it as a vetting gate for enterprise Customer 0 nominations and named-account engagements.
Decision factors EPC Group evaluates
- Enterprise architecture roadmap
- Cost optimization and licensing audit
- Microsoft platform capability assessment
- Vendor consolidation analysis
- Compliance and governance posture review
EPC Group covers this topic across the relevant engagement portfolio. Reach the firm at contact@epcgroup.net for a 30-minute architect conversation.