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EPC Group Earns G2’s Leader Recognition for Business Intelligence Consulting and Continues to Dominate the AI Space

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HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EPC Group, a recognized pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) consulting, has proudly been named a leader in G2’s esteemed “Grid for Business Intelligence (BI) Consulting Providers – Fall 2024.” This recognition highlights the exceptional Power BI consulting and development services provided by EPC Group across North America.

 

With over 27 years of dedicated service, EPC Group has consistently delivered high-impact, data-driven solutions. The company has completed thousands of Power BI engagements for a diverse range of clients—from small and mid-sized organizations to large-scale enterprise rollouts. EPC Group’s ability to support the full Power BI stack including Power BI and AI, combined with their deep understanding of business intelligence strategy and governance, continues to set them apart as a premier consulting firm in the AI and BI space.

Expertise That Spans Decades

EPC Group has a rich legacy of pioneering business intelligence solutions, rooted in a collaborative relationship with Microsoft since its earliest days. As the second oldest Microsoft Gold Partner in North America, the firm has consistently maintained its position at the forefront of Microsoft’s evolving technology landscape. EPC Group was also involved in the initial development stages of Power BI, having been part of the Microsoft Power BI Beta team in 2010. Power BI, originally designed under the code name “Project Crescent,” was created as a replacement for Microsoft’s SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and became part of SQL Server Codename Denali in July 2011.

This early involvement enabled EPC Group to develop deep expertise in Power BI, supporting businesses in their journey to harness data-driven insights. Clients across North America have benefitted from EPC Group’s extensive knowledge in the areas of data visualization, analytics, and business intelligence.

A Track Record of Success and Thought Leadership

EPC Group’s founder, Errin O’Connor, has been a driving force behind the firm’s success. As the author of the official Microsoft Press book “Power BI Dashboards – Step by Step,” O’Connor’s influence on the BI landscape is well-known. His book, an Amazon best-seller, is often cited as a go-to resource for Power BI enthusiasts and professionals alike, reinforcing the statement that “EPC Group literally wrote the book on Microsoft Power BI.” Errin is also working on a new publication on Artificial Intelligence (AI) best practices and implementation services.

EPC Group’s influence extends beyond Power BI. O’Connor was also a key player on the original Microsoft SharePoint Beta team, contributing to the development of what is now one of the most widely adopted collaboration platforms globally. His participation in Project Tahoe, which evolved into Microsoft SharePoint in 2001, further demonstrates EPC Group’s long-standing involvement in shaping Microsoft’s flagship enterprise tools.

Leading in AI Consulting: A Focus on Microsoft Copilot and Beyond

As North America’s leading AI consulting firm, EPC Group is at the helm of AI innovation, offering services that span 14 of the top Artificial Intelligence solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, OpenAI and many others. These AI-driven tools are transforming the way businesses operate, enabling organizations to streamline workflows, make data-driven decisions, and enhance enterprise efficiency. EPC Group’s consulting services focus on integrating AI into businesses’ existing infrastructures, ensuring they can leverage the full potential of AI technologies to drive growth and innovation.

EPC Group’s involvement in Microsoft Fabric, particularly in building comprehensive data warehouses and data lakes for its clients, further underscores their commitment to solving complex business challenges with innovative technology. Their data integration expertise has been pivotal in helping clients manage and extract value from their data, enabling them to stay ahead in today’s competitive market.

Recognized Across Industries

EPC Group’s ability to deliver results has earned them the trust of a wide range of industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and government. Their consulting services are tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients, whether they are small businesses seeking to implement Power BI or large enterprises looking to integrate AI and advanced analytics.

From CIOs and IT Directors to CFOs and Analytics Managers, decision-makers across industries rely on EPC Group’s strategic insights to optimize their business intelligence frameworks. The firm’s work helps these leaders gain actionable intelligence, improve operational efficiency, and make informed, data-driven decisions.

Looking Forward: A Continued Commitment to Excellence

With a proven track record spanning nearly three decades, EPC Group remains committed to innovation and client success. Their recognition in G2’s Fall 2024 Leader category is a testament to their unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality, impactful BI and AI solutions. As the consulting landscape continues to evolve, EPC Group is well-positioned to lead the charge, offering unparalleled expertise and transformative technology solutions to help businesses thrive.

For more details on EPC Group’s services and G2’s Leader recognition, please visit the G2 Report.

About EPC Group
EPC Group is North America’s leading AI and business intelligence consulting firm, with over 27 years of experience helping organizations unlock the power of their data. As a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in AI consulting, EPC Group offers a full suite of services focused on Power BI, data integration, data lakes, AI-driven solutions, and enterprise reporting. Known for their expertise in Microsoft technologies, EPC Group continues to shape the future of business intelligence with cutting-edge solutions and a deep commitment to client success.

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NEW BIG LOTS ‘FALL INTO SAVINGS’ DEALS KICK OFF ON OCT. 3

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All outdoor Halloween Decor will be 20% off Oct. 3-6, in stores (with coupon) and online’Black Friday Fridays’ continue at Big Lots with 50% off all fall decorations only on Oct. 4Fall savings continue with the ‘Primetime Cyber Sale,’ 20% off home categories Oct. 7-9

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Big Lots, Inc. (OTC: BIG), today unveiled new “fall Into Savings” deals including special savings on fall and outdoor Halloween decorations, home categories and more, beginning today, Oct. 3.

Fall savings begin with 20% off all outdoor Halloween decor, Oct. 3-6, in stores (get coupon here) and online. This week’s “Black Friday Fridays” special offer is 50% off all fall and harvest decorations for one-day only on Friday, Oct. 4 in stores and online. Next week, the “Primetime Cyber Sale” will offer 20% off home categories, Oct. 7-9, online only at biglots.com. Customers can shop these deals and more and find each promotion’s terms and conditions online at biglots.com.

“It’s October and beginning to feel like fall in many of our communities, now is the perfect time to upgrade your seasonal home décor and more and make your home spaces reflect the changing season,” said Shelly Trosclair, Co-Head Merchant, at Big Lots. “Whether your aim is to create the spookiest Halloween display on the street or prepare your home for hosting family and friends this fall, we’ve got you covered with extreme bargains across categories. Visit us online at biglots.com and create your shopping list today.”

Black Friday is every Friday at Big Lots throughout the holiday season, with every Friday being a Black Friday-level sales event, including special one-day deals up to 50% off, now through Dec. 6. Each week’s deal will be available in stores during Friday store hours.

Each week’s Black Friday Fridays deal will be revealed on Thursday mornings, and will include offers across product categories, including great holiday gift options, seasonal décor and more. Bargain shoppers who would like to be among the first to know about each week’s Friday deal can sign up to be a BIG Rewards member for free and receive the latest bargains news in their email inboxes or by text at biglots.com/rewards.

ABOUT BIG LOTS
Big Lots is one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers focused on extreme value. The Company is dedicated to being the big difference for a better life by delivering bargains to brag about on everything for the home, including furniture, décor, pantry and more. It fulfills its mission to help customers “Live BIG and Save LOTS” with sourcing strategies to grow extreme bargains through closeouts, liquidations, overstocks, private labels, and value-engineered products. The Big Lots Foundation, together with the Company’s customers, associates, and vendors, has delivered more than $176 million of philanthropic support to critical needs in hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. For more information, to shop online, or to find a store near you, please visit biglots.com.

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J.S. Held Expands Executive Leadership to Oversee Next Phase of Growth

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JERICHO, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, announces Lee Spirer as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jonathon Held. 

Lee Spirer is a transformational leader with extensive experience creating value for investors in human capital-intensive businesses by focusing on developing innovative, high impact services for clients and building platforms which attract world class professionals to maximize their career success.

Over his 30-year career, Lee Spirer has been known for keen strategic insight tightly tied to successful plan execution, building and developing teams, tapping into innovation, and leveraging technology. His teams have balanced organic and acquisition-based growth strategies while driving operational performance.

CEO, Jonathon Held, commenting on Lee’s appointment to President and COO, reflects on his “extensive experience and proven ability to drive strategy focused on financial results and operational excellence.” Held continues, “I look forward to partnering with Lee to support all J.S. Held stakeholders – our team members, clients, and investors.”

Having started his professional career serving large complex clients as a strategy consultant, Spirer set the stage for his success in creating and cultivating human capital businesses including: 

Navigant, where he led the growth and transformation of the 6,000 professional company, more than doubling revenues and ultimately taking the company private and merging with Guidehouse.Kroll Risk & Compliance, where as President, he founded and built a new business intelligence division.IBM Business Consulting Services, where following the IBMs acquisition of Mainspring, a digital strategy/transformation company, he led global financial markets for the Fortune 100 company.

Over his career, Lee Spirer has operated in public and private companies, acquired and sold businesses, guided a company through an IPO, and interacted with a wide range of investors and boards. Most recently, he worked with several private equity firms to identify and evaluate potential investments. “Lee is a growth-focused business leader with a strong track record of success,” observes Steve Dutton, Partner at Kelso & Company, J.S. Held’s private equity partner. Dutton continues, “Lee’s proven ability to identify, evaluate, and drive value creation in the professional and technology-enabled services sectors makes him an ideal partner to support further growth at J.S. Held.”

Lee Spirer, commenting on what attracted him to J.S. Held, shares, “J.S. Held’s unique combination of a very strong market position on which to build, extraordinary human capital, a proven track record of organic growth, and ability to augment with acquisitions and successfully integrate those professionals presents the ideal platform for growth at all levels – presenting career opportunities for our professionals, value to our clients, and returns for investors.”  Spirer continues, “As president and COO, I am focused on further strategic growth, evolution, and scale through service innovation and technology.” 

Lee Spirer is now part of the dedicated and entrepreneurial team of experts who help transform J.S. Held. Explore our story and celebrate this momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at jsheld.com.

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC, or Ocean Tomo Investment Group, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC. All rights reserved.

Kristi L. Stathis | Global Public Relations | +1 786 833 4864 | Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com 

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Canada, Manitoba, and Giganawenimaanaanig to take a step forward on Red Dress Alert

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WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 3, 2024 /CNW/ – Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, will make an announcement about the Red Dress Alert pilot at Giganawenimaanaanig’s Day of Education and Awareness.

There will be a media availability following the announcement.

Media participation:

Media representatives are asked to RSVP to RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Virtual participation will be available, and instructions to connect remotely will be provided upon registration.

Media are first invited to observe Ministerial remarks and engagement with families, survivors, MMIWG advocates and frontline workers at 11:30 a.m. The media availability will follow in an adjoining room.

Date:  Friday, October 4, 2024
Time: The announcement will start at 11:30 a.m. (CT), followed by the media availability.

Media representatives are invited to preposition 30 minutes before the start time of the event.

Where:
Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel
1415 Regent Ave W
Winnipeg, Manitoba

The announcement will take place in the Grand Ballroom, and the media availability will take place in the Ambassador E.

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