Microsoft 365 GCC High Licensing

Secure Your Government Cloud Solutions

Ensure compliance and data security, while also robustly protecting your government cloud environment with Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing.

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Microsoft 365 and Azure

Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is complicated and navigating federal information protection requirements is just as complex. Having the wrong Microsoft licensing can derail your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) efforts and leave users, information, and your environment at risk. Agile IT has been a Microsoft partner since 2006 and was among the first six partners selected to license Azure Government, GCC, and GCC High.

For customers concerned with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Microsoft 365 GCC High is the only Microsoft solution that meets ITAR standards.

The Microsoft Agreement for Online Services – Government (AOS-G) program was created to support federal, defense, and aerospace contractors that must meet enhanced cybersecurity control requirements. As an AOS-G partner, our mission is to make sure our clients don’t just get what they want, they get what they need.

Understanding AOS-G Licensing

The AOS-G program is the only way for companies with less than 500 seats to purchase GCC High Licensing. This is done through a modified Enterprise Agreement, which is different from commercial licensing acquisition in numerous ways (see below). Azure Government subscriptions are available for a variety of use cases, including long-term logging for security and audit purposes.

Ensuring you have the correct licensing for GCC High is crucial, as mistakes in this process can have significant financial implications. Choose an experienced partner to avoid potential risks and costly errors in GCC High licensing.

Licenses Available

Microsoft 365 GCC High does not have an equivalent to commercial Microsoft 365 Business licensing. These licenses are insufficient to meet NIST 800-171 controls, so they are not offered. Microsoft 365 Frontline and Enterprise licenses are available and supported.

Cost

Given the additional security and compliance services provided by Microsoft, GCC High licensing is approximately 70% more costly than comparable commercial licensing.

Agreement Term

Microsoft 365 GCC High is licensed via a modified Enterprise Agreement and therefore licenses must be purchased for one year at a time. During that year, licenses can be added and reassigned, but they cannot be removed.

Microsoft 365 GCC High Resources

CMMC and GCC High Guides

We've helped thousands of organizations license, implement, and migrate to the cloud. Our blogs are excellent guides to help you understand the Microsoft sovereign clouds and how to reach compliance in Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government.

Getting GCC High Validation

Your move from Microsoft 365 Commercial to GCC High starts with the validation process. This is fairly straight-forward with three key steps

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Commercial vs. GCC vs GCC High

You do not need GCC High for CMMC 2.0 or 3.0! However, you might need GCC High for other reasons.

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CMMC 2.0 Changes

Discover the latest updates and insights on CMMC 2.0, including its release, proposed rules and guidance.

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Compliance Across the Microsoft Sovereign Clouds

Discover the key differences between Commercial, GCC, and GCC High Microsoft 365 environments.

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Understanding Microsoft Government Cloud Security

From identity, email, & files to servers, applications, and data.

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How We Work

IT Service Management is Complex and Ever Evolving

Juggling various IT tasks can divert focus from core business activities. Without a dedicated team, the IT strategy may lack cohesion
and depth.

Microsoft-Certified Excellence

Trust Agile IT’s unmatched Microsoft-certified expertise to deliver a secure and efficient GCC High migration and licensing acquisition, utilizing proven methodologies for maximum compliance and security.

Collaborative Approach

Agile IT works closely with your team to understand your unique requirements and deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific needs during the Microsoft 365 GCC High migration.

Transparent & Predictable Pricing

We offer fixed pricing with no hidden costs, ensuring high-quality services with no surprises. With Agile IT, you know exactly what to expect from the start, allowing you to focus on your goals with confidence.

Continued Guidance

Customers have access to Agile IT’s Licensing Specialist throughout their agreement for help in choosing the most economical solution for their users' needs.

Why Agile IT?

IT Service Management is Complex and Ever Evolving

2,000,000+ Accounts migrated

Thousands of businesses chose and continue to choose Agile IT for our experience and expertise

4x Microsoft Partner of the Year

Honored 4 times as Microsoft Partner of the Year. Designations received in Security & Compliance, Cloud Transformation (2x), and Modern Workplace Transformation

10+ Years of experience

Agile IT was one of the first six Microsoft Partners authorized to sell GCC High. By 2019, Agile IT performed over 1,000 migrations, making us a thought-leader in cloud transformation

Fixed price offerings

Meant to work within your budget, Agile IT offers fixed pricing and high quality service with no hidden fees

Dedicated project management

Having a dedicated project manager specifically aligned to your business goals and timelines minimizes risk and delays, ensuring a smooth and efficient project

Built-in security and compliance

Agile IT prioritizes security first, always! Consistently aligning to CMMC Level 2, Agile IT has the ability to cover an organization’s entire IT boundary, creating clarity on gaps and threats