Servent

Skytap on Azure

Using Skytap specialised, legacy workloads such as AIX, IBM i (AS/400), Linux on IBM Power, and x86 can run natively in the cloud on Microsoft Azure. This means your organisation can take advantage of core cloud infrastructure capabilities, including capacity on demand, self-service provisioning, high availability, and disaster recovery (HA/DR)

Features

• Take traditional, legacy workloads to Azure
• Easy migration path without replatforming or rewriting code
• Integration opportunities with other complimentary Azure services

Benefits

• Provision Skytap resources in minutes
• Run production workloads in Azure with connectivity to on-premises
• Lab environments can be deployed in minutes
• Accelerate DevOps and increase your test coverage using on-demand resources
• Use Skytap as DR for entire suite of traditional applications

£500 to £1,600 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at g-cloud@servent.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

224602746606624

Contact

G-Cloud at Servent
0141 465 7075
g-cloud@servent.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: In the dynamic landscape of modern business operations, the need for flexible and scalable IT infrastructure has become paramount. Cloud computing platforms offer unparalleled agility and efficiency, allowing organizations to adapt quickly to changing demands and scale their resources as needed. Skytap, with its powerful cloud-based virtualization solutions, coupled with the robust capabilities of Microsoft Azure, presents a compelling proposition for enterprises seeking to optimize their IT environments.; ; Implementing Skytap on Azure requires meticulous planning and strategic considerations to ensure seamless integration, optimal performance, and adherence to security and compliance standards. .; ; Throughout this planning process, key factors such as workload requirements, compatibility assessments, network configurations, resource provisioning, security considerations, and ongoing management strategies need to be considered and addressed. By following our systematic approach you can effectively harness the combined capabilities of Skytap and Azure to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve their business objectives.
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Skytap

Training

• Training service provided: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: As organisations evolve their cloud strategies, the synergy between Skytap's comprehensive virtualisation solutions and the robust capabilities of Microsoft Azure presents a compelling opportunity for seamless migration and optimisation of workloads.; ; The journey towards migrating to Skytap on Azure involves careful planning, strategic considerations, and meticulous execution to ensure a smooth transition while maximizing the benefits of cloud-based virtualization.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: Yes
• List of supported services:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Skytap

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: No

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security audit services

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported: Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: Support for the Azure platform would be provided by Microsoft. See https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/support/plans/

Service scope

• Service constraints: None

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: We offer offer our customers support 24x7
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: Yes, at an extra cost
• Web chat support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support accessibility standard: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Web chat accessibility testing: We use the Microsoft Teams platform for web chat testing which offers an array of features and options for users who require assistive technology
• Support levels: Servent provides support remotely normally, but for certain support requirements onsite assistance can be provided. Onsite support resource provided will meet requirements to resolve the support issue. Support costs are established by the amount of support time required and based upon our standard day rates. If out of hours support, 24x7 are required then this can be arranged at additional cost based on customer requirements. Additional Azure support is available via Microsoft.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Assessment Bureau
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 03/08/2023
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Not applicable
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  Fighting climate change

  Fighting climate change

  Microsoft Azure is committed to fighting climate change through various initiatives. One of the ways Azure fights climate change is by using renewable energy sources to power its data centers. Azure has set a goal to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2025. Additionally, Azure is working to improve energy efficiency in its data centers, reducing the overall carbon footprint. Azure also offers its customers tools and resources to help them reduce their own carbon footprint, such as the Microsoft Sustainability Calculator, which helps customers understand and reduce their carbon emissions associated with their cloud workloads.

Pricing

• Price: £500 to £1,600 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at g-cloud@servent.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.