Microsoft GCC

Microsoft Government Community Cloud (GCC) is an elite, purpose-built cloud environment designed exclusively for US federal, state, local, and tribal governments, and contractors managing data on behalf of the US government.

GCC delivers a completely segregated instance of Microsoft Cloud services, including Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, engineered to meet the rigorous compliance and security standards that government entities demand.

Unlike standard commercial offerings, GCC environments are physically isolated from commercial cloud infrastructure, providing enhanced security measures, specialized compliance certifications, and robust controls tailored to government requirements.

Why do you need the GCC offering?

GCC was strategically developed to address the unique regulatory landscape and advanced security requirements facing government organizations today. With GCC, you can:

• Achieve FedRAMP Moderate compliance with confidence.

• Meet stringent Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policies.

• Ensure International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.

• Satisfy IRS 1075 requirements without compromise.

• Guarantee data residency within the continental United States.

• Maintain complete separation from commercial cloud environments.

• Benefit from thoroughly screened operational personnel.

Why partner with SoftwareOne?

With SoftwareOne as your trusted partner, your journey to GCC becomes straightforward, efficient, and aligned with your agency's mission.

Our specialized knowledge of government requirements, combined with our Microsoft cloud expertise, positions SoftwareOne as your ideal partner for GCC implementation and management. We handle the technical complexities so you can focus on serving your constituents.

• Government cloud expertise - Our specialized team understands the unique needs of public sector organizations.

• Simplified compliance - Navigate complex regulatory requirements with our experienced guidance.

• Seamless migration - Transition to GCC smoothly with our proven methodology and government-focused approach.

• Ongoing support - Receive dedicated assistance throughout your entire GCC journey.

• Cost optimization - Maximize your technology investment through our licensing expertise and optimization services.

• Strategic partnership - Benefit from SoftwareOne's established relationship with Microsoft and deep GCC knowledge.

How to start your GCC journey with SoftwareOne?

New GCC customers

If you are a new GCC customer, you must verify your eligibility to gain access to the government community cloud set of products. To do this:

1. Complete the Government Community Cloud Eligibility Intake Form.

2. Provide SoftwareOne's Partner Tenant GUID: 141e07d1-6f28-4169-b951-316d5a941d88.

3. Send your validation ID to Marketplace Platform Support at [email protected].

4. Wait for the verification to complete. Microsoft typically completes validation within 5-7 business days.

For questions about the Microsoft validation process, contact the US Government Cloud Eligibility Team at [email protected].

Existing GCC customers moving to SoftwareOne

If you are an existing GCC customer:

1. Sign in to your account on the Marketplace Platform.

2. Navigate to the Products page, then select Microsoft 365 Business, Enterprise & Apps - Government.

3. On the details page, select Buy now to start the ordering process.

4. In the purchase wizard, complete all the steps to place your order.

For detailed instructions on navigating through the purchase wizard to place an order, see any of these tutorials.

Once the order is placed, your order will appear on the Orders page, and your subscription will appear on the Subscriptions page.