Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online Portal for Cloud Self Service

Service scope

Software add-on or extension: Yes
What software services is the service an extension to: Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Bespoke Application Development
Cloud deployment model: Public cloud
Service constraints: No immediate constraints.
System requirements: Dependency that appropriate licensing is procured.

System requirements are dependent on each individual project.

User support

Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
Support response times: All SLAs and response times are agreed with customers and aligned to their specific requirements.
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: No
Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
Support levels: Support Levels, Technical Account Management and all associated costs are agreed separately with customers in line with their support requirements, however all support models are available e.g. 24/7, Core Hours, Emergency Out of Hours. Additionally, Technical Account Management and Cloud Support Engineer services are also available.
Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started: Key on-boarding tasks include: • Governance Model – agreement on the most suitable governance model to meet the requirements of the engagement; • Delivery approach – agreement on whether an agile, waterfall or hybrid approach is best suited to the project; • Elaboration – engagement with suitably empowered individuals from our Customer with whom we can capture functional and non-functional requirements; • Commercial – finalise the commercial terms of the engagement with the Customer including agreement on delivery milestones. VE3 provides on-site, remote/online and documented training dependent on the requirements of each individual customer. Our standard method of training is to adopt a train the trainer approach allowing knowledge to cascade throughout the organisation to all users. This approach can be delivered on-site or remotely via video conferencing facilities. In addition, we provide User Guides specific to the needs of the individual customer and project, including details of any specific customisations agreed as part of the project scope.
Service documentation: Yes
Documentation formats: HTML

PDF
End-of-contract data extraction: All existing and created data in relation to the services in question will remain the property of the customer. Data will be extracted in an agreed format and within agreed timescales as specified in VE3 Exit Plan issued at the start of each project.
End-of-contract process: Upon service commencement, VE3 provides an agreed and complete Exit Plan tailored to the specific requirements of each individual customer including details of any additional costs and payment principals. All costs associated with the specified services will be articulated and approved with the customer upon project commencement.

Using the service

Web browser interface: Yes
Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft Edge

Firefox

Chrome

Safari

Opera
Application to install: No
Designed for use on mobile devices: Yes
Differences between the mobile and desktop service: There is no functional difference between our mobile and desktop service.
Service interface: Yes
User support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA
Description of service interface: Customers or employees can submit requests with an easy-to-use help center and add Confluence to Jira Service Desk to get an integrated knowledge base. Machine learning intelligently recommends the right service and learns from every interaction, so answers are easy to find. The Jira interface is accessible on desktop, Laptop, Mobile and tablet devices.
Accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1 AAA
Accessibility testing: Customers or employees can submit requests with an easy-to-use help center and add Confluence to Jira Service Desk to get an integrated knowledge base. Machine learning intelligently recommends the right service and learns from every interaction, so answers are easy to find. The Jira interface is accessible on desktop, Laptop, Mobile and tablet devices.
API: Yes
What users can and can't do using the API: All API services are agreed separately with customers in line with their requirements.
API documentation: Yes
API documentation formats: Open API (also known as Swagger)

HTML

ODF

PDF
API sandbox or test environment: Yes
Customisation available: Yes
Description of customisation: All customisation requirements are agreed separately with Customers in line with their requirements.

Scaling

Independence of resources: VE3 provides a flexible and scalable service in order to meet the fluctuations in demand for each individual service. These services are underpinned by a set of pre-agreed SLAs with each individual customer, ensuring continuity of the services being provided.

Analytics

Service usage metrics: Yes
Metrics types: Service Metrics and reporting is agreed with customers in line with their individual requirements.
Reporting types: API access

Real-time dashboards

Regular reports

Reports on request

Resellers

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

Staff security

Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
Government security clearance: Up to Security Clearance (SC)

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: Managed by a third party
Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
Penetration testing approach: Another external penetration testing organisation
Protecting data at rest: Scale, obfuscating techniques, or data storage sharding
Data sanitisation process: Yes
Data sanitisation type: Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation

Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
Equipment disposal approach: A third-party destruction service

Data importing and exporting

Data export approach: All Customisation requirements for data export are agreed separately with Customers in line with their requirements.
Data export formats: CSV

ODF
Data import formats: CSV

ODF

Data-in-transit protection

Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: IPsec or TLS VPN gateway
Data protection within supplier network: IPsec or TLS VPN gateway

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability: VE3 provides up to 99.99% availability. All availability requirements, including SLAs are agreed with customers in line with their individual requirements.
Approach to resilience: This information is available upon request.
Outage reporting: Outage reporting methods include but are not limited to Public Dashboards, APIs and Email Alerts. All reporting arrangements are agreed with customers in line with their individual requirements.

Identity and authentication

User authentication needed: Yes
User authentication: Other
Other user authentication: User Authentication is not specific to this service offering and will be discussed and agreed in line with each customer’s specific requirement
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: It is standard VE3 policy to define and implement access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels with each customer’s specific requirement.
Access restriction testing frequency: At least once a year
Management access authentication: 2-factor authentication

Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)

Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)

Limited access network (for example PSN)

Dedicated link (for example VPN)

Username or password

Audit information for users

Access to user activity audit information: You control when users can access audit information
How long user audit data is stored for: User-defined
Access to supplier activity audit information: You control when users can access audit information
How long supplier audit data is stored for: User-defined
How long system logs are stored for: User-defined

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: VE3 has designed detailed policies for information security with ultimate responsibility resting with our Senior Management Team i.e. our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

Operational security

Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
Configuration and change management approach: VE3 follows a rigorous ITILv3 aligned Configuration and Change Management process to ensure and maintain the integrity of services throughout their lifetime. We work with customers to ensure that changes and configurations are performed in line with agreed Change Management processes to reduce overall risk. As part of the overall contract governance, we propose that a Change Advisory Board (CAB) is established that approves proposed changes and assists in the security assessment and prioritisation of any changes. The CAB should be composed of major stakeholders impacted by potential changes to the services and technical staff responsible for the system.
Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
Vulnerability management approach: Our approach to vulnerability management is agreed separately with Customers in line with their requirements. In all cases our approach is designed to offer our customers optimal security.
Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
Protective monitoring approach: VE3 is technology agnostic and utilises the most fit for purpose tool for protective monitoring. We use tools such as SCOM and Solarwinds and we work with customers to identify the most optimal monitoring solution for their requirements, including using already existing tool-sets available.
Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
Incident management approach: VE3 provides end-to-end incident management and request fulfillment for all incidents and employs ITILv3 aligned processes to ensure that all incidents and requests are logged, categorised, prioritised and tracked consistently, in line with agreed SLAs. Incidents are reported by users via our Service Management Tool and these are then: • Logged; • Reviewed; • Progressed; • Resolved; and • Closed. Incident Management reports can be provided as regularly as weekly and will be issued in a format as agreed with each individual customer.

Secure development

Approach to secure software development best practice: Supplier-defined process

Public sector networks

Connection to public sector networks: Yes
Connected networks: Public Services Network (PSN)

Police National Network (PNN)

NHS Network (N3)

Joint Academic Network (JANET)

Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN)

Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)

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

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online Portal for Cloud Self Service

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Benefits

Service documents

Framework

Service ID

Contact

Service scope

User support

Onboarding and offboarding

Using the service

Scaling

Analytics

Resellers

Staff security

Asset protection

Data importing and exporting

Data-in-transit protection

Availability and resilience

Identity and authentication

Audit information for users

Standards and certifications

Security governance

Operational security

Secure development

Public sector networks

Pricing

Service documents

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online Portal for Cloud Self Service

Features

Benefits

Pricing

Service documents

Framework

Service ID

Contact

Service scope

User support

Onboarding and offboarding

Using the service

Scaling

Analytics

Resellers

Staff security

Asset protection

Data importing and exporting

Data-in-transit protection

Availability and resilience

Identity and authentication

Audit information for users

Standards and certifications

Security governance

Operational security

Secure development

Public sector networks

Social Value

Pricing

Service documents