Planet Knows GCC High

Planet was one of the first Microsoft-approved AOS-G authorized license resellers for GCC GovCon and GCC High (under 500 seats). We support federal contractors in achieving technology requirements within the GCC High cloud solution, regardless of business size or the nature of the work.

The Benefits of GCC High

The GCC High platform is ideal for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53, DFARS 252.204-7012, DoD SRG L5/4). Planet assists customers in exploring their technology compliance needs through both license programs (AOS-G) and migration/configuration services. As a member of an exclusive authorized partner program, we have direct access to the Microsoft GCC High Product team, staying updated on the latest roadmap features and compliance impacts.

Previously, Microsoft required companies to meet a 500-seat minimum to access the Office 365 GCC High environment. However, with the new AOS-G program, Planet can now provide access to Office 365 GCC High to smaller companies without a 500-license commitment. Over the past two years, even larger agencies have leveraged this program due to its flexibility.

What is Microsoft 365 Government?

.Microsoft 365 Government is a suite of productivity, security, and mobility cloud software tailored specifically for U.S. government agencies and contractors authorized to hold controlled unclassified information. Delivered through specialized environments that meet the most stringent compliance requirements, Microsoft 365 Government mirrors the features and capabilities of Microsoft’s commercial cloud enterprise offerings as closely as possible. If you store CUI, CDI, or ITAR-marked data, Microsoft recommends using GCC High to meet DFARS and CUI/ITAR requirements.

To help the U.S. government sector meet compliance, regulatory concerns, and safety protocols, Microsoft developed its government cloud solutions with a commitment to addressing the unique needs of various sectors. The GCC High environment is available only to organizations that have received GCC High Validation through Microsoft. If you need guidance through the validation process, Planet can help!

The Planet Difference

  • Seven-time State and Local Government Cloud Partner of the Year
  • Six-time Federal Partner of the Year
  • Finalist for 2018 Microsoft Global Security and Compliance Partner of the Year
  • Cyber Security expertise in GCC High to meet CMMC, DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171 controls and policies
  • Experience migrating from commercial, on-premise and other solutions to GCC/GCC High
  • Experience setting up agencies of all sizes, from startup agencies with three users to large SI’s with thousands of users
  • Security and Compliance Manages Services and Support options for the ever-changing government requirements
  • Access to the latest Microsoft roadmaps to GCC/GCC High

Planet is an established and trusted Microsoft partner with the qualifications and past performance required to navigate the mission critical elements of the Department of Defense. I highly recommend the Planet Technologies Team for any Microsoft engagement for the DOD customer.

Dennis Guzy

Director of Security, Compliance, & Identity, Microsoft Federal Department of Defense

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