Ve3 Global Ltd

Dynamics 365 Device Subscription License - Customer Engagement

There are several add-ons that extend the omnichannel capabilities of Dynamics 365 Customer Service such as Chat, Digital Messaging, and Virtual Agent for Customer Service.

Features

• Planning and merchandising

Benefits

• Create immersive shopping experiences across channel

£175 to £850 a unit

• 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

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

262090053455547

Contact

Nikhil Alex
02045520840
prime@ve3.global

Service scope

• Software add-on or extension: No
• Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
• Service constraints: Full details of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 service can be found here - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30185 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/dynamics365/#pivot=main&panel=apps
• System requirements: Please contact

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: P1: Critical - Response Time: 2hr ; P2: Major - Response Time: 4hr; P3: Important - Response Time: 8hr ; P4: Minor - Response Time: Varies on request
• 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: Web chat
• Web chat support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support accessibility standard: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Web chat accessibility testing: Chat window provided by 3rd party "liveperson" subject to their accessibility
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: Technical support options come in various costs and benefits, depending on the needs of the customer. Further details regarding the support plans can be found here - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/support
• Support available to third parties: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: Microsoft Dynamics 365 makes available comprehensive guidance, help, training and troubleshooting materials as part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Service. Within the Administration Portal, there are links to many of the resources available, including:; Help articles for users and administrators who need to manage Microsoft Dynamics 365.; Community forums/wikis where help articles and white papers are published; Service Health dashboard for information regarding outages/issues. Microsoft offers a range of services to organisations, eg FastTrack to aid onboarding to the service, and the Dynamics Learning Portal to help partners and organisations optimise the use of the service
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: HTML
• End-of-contract data extraction: At any point user can export data from Microsoft Dynamics 365. This use the Software Development Kit (SDK), manually export data using the data export functionally.
• End-of-contract process: No more than 180 days after expiration or termination of Customer’s use of an Online Service, Microsoft will disable the account and delete Customer Data from the account.; Transfer of Customer Data. Unless Customer has opted out of the Standard Contractual Clauses, all transfers of Customer Data out of the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland shall be governed by the Standard Contractual Clauses. Microsoft will abide by the requirements of European Economic Area and Swiss data protection law regarding the collection, use, transfer, retention, and other processing of personal data from the European Economic Area and Switzerland

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Supported browsers:
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
• Application to install: No
• Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
• Differences between the mobile and desktop service: Dynamics 365 allows access and functionality to be provided via a mobile device, web browser or mobile application. The solution supports a model that only requires configuration to be carried once regardless of how the solution is accessed.; With Dynamics Unified Interface, someone that is using a Dynamics App (for example, Customer Service or Sales) will have the same experience on a mobile device or on a web browser on the computer or directly inside Outlook client.
• Service interface: Yes
• User support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Description of service interface: The Web API provides a development experience that can be used across a wide variety of programming languages, platforms, and devices. The Web API implements the OData (Open Data Protocol), version 4.0, an OASIS standard for building and consuming RESTful APIs over rich data sources.
• Accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Accessibility testing: Please see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/get-started/accessibility/
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Please see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-engagement/web-api/about?view=dynamics-ce-odata-9
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats: HTML
• API sandbox or test environment: Yes
• Customisation available: Yes
• Description of customisation: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a highly customisable and flexible business application. The bulk of the customisations can be carried out without requiring custom development. This inclused amending and creating new entities, forms, view and workflow processes. For cases that do require custom development, Microsoft provides a software developer kit (SDK)

Scaling

• Independence of resources: The service operates multiple scale groups in each data centre and automatically provisions new customers into a scale group. The architecture of scale groups is designed to meet the many needs of operating a service at scale, including security, scalability, performance, tenant isolation, serviceability, and monitoring. Each customer has their own individual database, separate from other customers’ databases. Data processing is logically segregated through capabilities specifically developed to help build, manage, and secure multitenant environmen

Analytics

• Service usage metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Organization Insights provides quick view of key Dynamics 365 metrics such as the number of active users and page requests. The Dynamics 365 Administration Portal provides an overview of each instances 'service health' including service degradation and storage capacity.
• Reporting types: Real-time dashboards

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller providing extra support
• Organisation whose services are being resold: Microsoft

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: None

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations: United Kingdom
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Complies with a recognised standard (for example CSA CCM version 3.0)
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: ‘IT Health Check’ performed by a Tigerscheme qualified provider or a CREST-approved service provider
• Protecting data at rest:
  • Physical access control, complying with CSA CCM v3.0
  • Physical access control, complying with SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
  • Encryption of all physical media
  • Other
• Other data at rest protection approach: The data within the Dynamics 365 system is encrypted using a PFX or BYOK encryption key. All; instances of Dynamics 365 use Microsoft SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption (TDE); to perform real-time encryption of data when written to disk, also known as encryption at rest.
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type: Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Data importing and exporting

• Data export approach: Data can be exported from Microsoft Dynamics 365 through the Export to Excel feature and using web service APIs documented in the Dynamics 365 SDK. Data can also be exported using the data export service
• Data export formats: Other
• Other data export formats: Files in XML Spreadsheet, TXT, CSV, XLSX
• Data import formats:
  • CSV
  • Other
• Other data import formats: Files in XML Spreadsheet, TXT, CSV, XLSX

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks:
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • Legacy SSL and TLS (under version 1.2)
  • Other
• Other protection between networks: Please see https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/azure-network-security
• Data protection within supplier network:
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
  • Other
• Other protection within supplier network: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/best-practices-network-security

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing.com/Downloader.aspx?documenttype=OST&lang=English
• Approach to resilience: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/resiliency/disaster-recovery-azure-applications
• Outage reporting: Via the service status portal, Email, Alerts or Mobile Application

Identity and authentication

• User authentication needed: Yes
• User authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Username or password
  • Other
• Other user authentication: Dynamics 365 uses Azure Active Directory for authentication. Azure Active Directory is a; comprehensive identity and access management cloud solution that provides a robust set of; capabilities to manage users and groups. It helps secure access to on-premises and cloud; applications, including other Microsoft online services like Office 365 and many non-Microsoft; SaaS applications. The customer can enable multi-factor authentication on their AAD tenant.; For details on the Dynamics 365 security architecture:; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/dev-itpro/sysadmin/security-; architecture; ; For details on the Dynamics 365 RBAC (Role based access controls):; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/dev-itpro/sysadmin/role-; based-security
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: RBAC enables you to grant access based on the user’s assigned role, making it easy to give users only the amount of access they need to perform their job duties. You can customize RBAC per your organization’s business model and risk tolerance.; ; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/dev-itpro/sysadmin/role-based-security; ; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-engagement/developer/security-dev/how-role-based-security-control-access-entities
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Username or password

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: Between 6 months and 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users receive audit information on a regular basis
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: Between 6 months and 12 months
• How long system logs are stored for: Between 6 months and 12 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: EGAC
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 06/01/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications:
  • ISO 14000-1
  • ISO 22301
  • ISO 9000-1
  • ISO 20000-1

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: ISO/IEC 27001
• Information security policies and processes: https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/D/F/6DFD7614-BBCF-4572-A871-E446B8CF5D79/MSFT_cloud_architecture_security.pdf; http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/E/3/CE357CE2-3A98-4493-BAEB-CEB13F333302/Cloud_App_Security_datasheet.pdf; https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/enterprise-mobility-security/cloud-app-security

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Configuration and change management approach: The operational change control procedure considers the following actions:; • The identification and documentation of the planned change.; • An assessment process of possible change impact.; • Change testing in an approved non-production environment.; • Change communication plan.; • Change management approval process.; In particular, the following items are in scope:; • Identification and recording of significant changes.; • Planning and testing of changes.; • Assessment of the potential impacts, including security impacts, of such changes.; • Formal approval procedure for proposed changes.; • Communication of change details to all relevant persons.
• Vulnerability management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Vulnerability management approach: Dynamics 365 has developed robust processes to facilitate a coordinated response to incidents; if one were to occur for Dynamics 365. A security event may include unauthorized access; resulting in loss, disclosure, or alteration of data. Dynamics 365 Incident Response process; follows five phases.; 1. Identification – System and security alerts may be harvested, correlated, and analyzed. Events; are investigated by Microsoft operational and security organizations. If an event indicates a; security issue, the incident is assigned a severity classification and appropriately escalated within; Microsoft. This escalation will include product, security, and engineering specialists.; Please contact for understanding
• Protective monitoring type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Protective monitoring approach: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/azure-threat-detection
• Incident management type: Conforms to a recognised standard, for example, CSA CCM v3.0 or ISO/IEC 27035:2011 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
• Incident management approach: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=55110

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Independent review of processes (for example CESG CPA Build Standard, ISO/IEC 27034, ISO/IEC 27001 or CSA CCM v3.0)

Public sector networks

• Connection to public sector networks: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Our G-Cloud service provision is deeply committed to fighting climate change, recognizing the urgent need for collective action to address environmental challenges. Here's how our services deliver against this social value theme:; ; Environmental Sustainability in Operations:; We prioritize running efficient operations to reduce emissions and minimize environmental impacts. This includes implementing energy-efficient practices, optimizing resource usage, and adopting renewable energy sources wherever possible within our data centers and infrastructure.; ; Promoting Sustainable Practices:; VE3 actively engages with our suppliers and clients to promote sustainable business practices. Through our services, we advocate for the adoption of environmentally friendly technologies, responsible sourcing, and waste reduction strategies, thereby reducing carbon footprints across the supply chain.; ; Responsible by Design Framework:; Our G-Cloud services adhere to a 'Responsible by Design' framework, ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into the development and deployment of digital solutions. By prioritizing environmental protection and minimizing negative impacts, we strive to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients.; ; Training and Education:; VE3 invests in training and education programs focused on environmental sustainability. Through initiatives like the Sustainability Quotient (SQ) training, we equip our teams with the knowledge and skills to adopt climate-smart behaviors and implement environmentally conscious practices in their work.; ; Community Engagement:; We actively engage with communities to support environmental objectives and promote climate action. By partnering with local organizations and stakeholders, we contribute to initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, such as tree planting programs, clean energy projects, and environmental education campaigns.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Our G-Cloud service provision plays a crucial role in supporting the COVID-19 recovery effort by facilitating resilience, adaptation, and innovation in the face of unprecedented challenges. Here's how our services contribute to the recovery process:; ; Remote Work Enablement:; VE3's digital solutions empower organizations to transition to remote work seamlessly. By providing secure and reliable cloud-based infrastructure, collaboration tools, and remote access solutions, we enable businesses to maintain productivity while ensuring the safety and well-being of their employees.; ; Business Continuity Planning:; We assist organizations in developing and implementing robust business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions caused by the pandemic. Our services include data backup and recovery solutions, disaster recovery planning, and resilience testing to ensure operational continuity in the face of unforeseen events.; ; Digital Transformation Acceleration:; VE3 accelerates digital transformation initiatives to help organizations adapt to the new normal. By modernizing legacy systems, implementing cloud-based technologies, and digitizing processes, we enable businesses to optimize efficiency, improve agility, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.; ; Healthcare Support Solutions:; We provide specialized healthcare support solutions to assist frontline workers and healthcare organizations in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. This includes telemedicine platforms, patient management systems, and data analytics tools to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and support decision-making processes.; ; Economic Stimulus through Innovation:; VE3 fosters innovation and entrepreneurship to stimulate economic recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic. Through our G-Cloud services, we support startups, small businesses, and enterprises in developing and deploying innovative solutions that address emerging challenges, create new opportunities, and drive economic growth.

  Tackling economic inequality

  We recognize the importance of tackling economic inequality and are committed to leveraging our G-Cloud service provision to address this pressing social issue. Here's how our services contribute to tackling economic inequality:; ; Access to Affordable Technology:; We strive to make cutting-edge technology accessible and affordable to all, regardless of economic status. By offering scalable and cost-effective cloud-based solutions, we enable organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities, to access the tools and resources they need to compete in the digital economy.; ; Skills Development and Training:; VE3 invests in skills development and training programs to empower individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the digital age. Through initiatives like online courses, certifications, and workshops, we equip people from diverse backgrounds with the skills required for high-demand roles in technology and innovation, thereby enhancing their employability and economic prospects.; ; Support for Minority-Owned Businesses:; We actively support minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help them grow and succeed. Through initiatives like supplier diversity programs and partnerships with minority business organizations, we promote inclusion and diversity in the technology sector and contribute to creating more equitable economic opportunities.; ; Digital Inclusion Initiatives:; VE3 is committed to promoting digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide by ensuring that everyone has access to essential digital services and technologies. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to implement initiatives such as digital literacy programs, affordable internet access schemes, and community technology centers, thereby empowering underserved populations and promoting economic equity.; ; Fair and Transparent Procurement Practices:; We adhere to fair and transparent procurement practices to create opportunities for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to participate in government contracts and procurement processes.

  Equal opportunity

  We recognize the importance of tackling economic inequality and are committed to leveraging our G-Cloud service provision to address this pressing social issue. Here's how our services contribute to tackling economic inequality:; ; Access to Affordable Technology:; We strive to make cutting-edge technology accessible and affordable to all, regardless of economic status. By offering scalable and cost-effective cloud-based solutions, we enable organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and underserved communities, to access the tools and resources they need to compete in the digital economy.; ; Skills Development and Training:; VE3 invests in skills development and training programs to empower individuals with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the digital age. Through initiatives like online courses, certifications, and workshops, we equip people from diverse backgrounds with the skills required for high-demand roles in technology and innovation, thereby enhancing their employability and economic prospects.; ; Support for Minority-Owned Businesses:; We actively support minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help them grow and succeed. Through initiatives like supplier diversity programs and partnerships with minority business organizations, we promote inclusion and diversity in the technology sector and contribute to creating more equitable economic opportunities.; ; Digital Inclusion Initiatives:; VE3 is committed to promoting digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide by ensuring that everyone has access to essential digital services and technologies. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and community organizations to implement initiatives such as digital literacy programs, affordable internet access schemes, and community technology centers, thereby empowering underserved populations and promoting economic equity.; ; Fair and Transparent Procurement Practices:; We adhere to fair and transparent procurement practices to create opportunities for businesses of all sizes and backgrounds to participate in government contracts and procurement processes.

  Wellbeing

  Environmental Sustainability:; We are committed to environmental sustainability as a core component of wellbeing. By prioritizing eco-friendly practices, resource conservation, and carbon reduction efforts in our operations and services, we contribute to creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. We prioritize the wellbeing of individuals and communities in all aspects of our G-Cloud service provision. Here's how our services contribute to enhancing wellbeing:; ; User-Centric Design:; VE3 designs our G-Cloud services with a user-centric approach, prioritizing usability, accessibility, and intuitive design. By focusing on the needs and preferences of users, we create digital experiences that enhance overall wellbeing by reducing frustration, stress, and cognitive load.; ; Health and Safety Protocols:; We implement robust health and safety protocols to protect the wellbeing of employees, clients, and partners. This includes adherence to strict security standards, data privacy regulations, and compliance with industry best practices to ensure the safety and integrity of our digital infrastructure and services.; ; Promotion of Work-Life Balance:; VE3 recognizes the importance of work-life balance in maintaining overall wellbeing. Through our G-Cloud services, we enable remote work, flexible scheduling, and collaboration tools that empower individuals to achieve a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives, leading to greater job satisfaction and wellbeing.; ; Mental Health Support:; We prioritize mental health support for our employees and clients by offering resources, programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting mental wellbeing. This includes access to counseling services, mindfulness training, stress management workshops, and employee assistance programs designed to support individuals in times of need.; ; Community Engagement and Social Impact:; VE3 actively engages with communities to address social determinants of health and promote holistic wellbeing. Through partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and volunteer efforts, we support local organizations and projects focused on improving access to healthcare, education, housing, and other essential services that contribute to overall community wellbeing.

Pricing

• Price: £175 to £850 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: No

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 prime@ve3.global. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.