Unisys Limited

Cloud FinOps Managed Services

Unlock the Power of Cloud Efficiency with FinOps Managed Service! Streamline costs, boost resource utilisation, and ensure compliance across multi-cloud environments with CloudHealth by VMware. From spend tracking to container governance, we've got you covered for financial optimization and operational excellence!

Features

• Cost tracking and allocation for transparent financial management.
• Budget reporting to monitor spending against financial plans effectively.
• Cost reduction insights to identify and capitalise on saving opportunities.
• Reserved instance management for optimal cost-saving strategies.
• Rightsizing recommendations to optimise resource utilisation and minimise waste.
• Container governance for efficient management of container resources.
• Customisable policies for consistent governance and best practices enforcement.
• Comprehensive reporting and analytics for informed decision-making.
• Automated recommendations for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Integration with leading cloud platforms for seamless multi-cloud management.

Benefits

• Enhances financial visibility for better cost management decisions.
• Proactively identifies cost-saving opportunities to optimise cloud spending.
• Improves resource utilisation, minimising waste, and maximising efficiency.
• Enables effective budget planning and allocation for financial predictability.
• Streamlines governance processes with customisable policies and automated actions.
• Provides actionable insights through comprehensive reporting and analytics.
• Facilitates compliance with industry regulations and organisational policies.
• Increases accountability by assigning costs to specific departments or teams.
• Enhances scalability by recommending optimal resource configurations based on demand.
• Simplifies multi-cloud management with centralised monitoring and control.

£199 to £1,687 a unit

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODT

• Service definition document

  ODT

• Terms and conditions

  ODT

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

615632731767157

Contact

Simon Arnold
+44(0)7808391153
cloudstore@unisys.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: We help buyers plan their FinOps and CloudHealth implementation by conducting thorough assessments of their current infrastructure and business goals. Leveraging our expertise, we design tailored solutions, optimise resource allocation, and ensure compliance. Through workshops and consultations, we guide buyers, providing actionable insights and support to streamline their cloud strategy.
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • CloudHealth by Vmware
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Azure (including Cloud Solution Provider, CSP)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Data Centre environments (encompassing VMware & Bare Metal solutions)
  • Container technologies (such as Kubernetes, Mesosphere, and Amazon ECS)

Training

• Training service provided: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: No

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

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported: Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: We support cloud hosting and software services primarily through our utilisation of CloudHealth by VMware. This comprehensive platform enables us to optimise cloud infrastructure, manage costs effectively, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our support encompasses various aspects, including resource allocation, cost optimisation, performance monitoring, and security enhancements. Through our expertise and the capabilities of CloudHealth, we provide ongoing guidance and assistance to our clients, helping them maximise the value of their cloud investments while minimising risks and inefficiencies.

Service scope

• Service constraints: Dependency on CloudHealth Licensing: Our service relies on the licensing model of CloudHealth by VMware, which typically operates on a monthly subscription basis. Pricing and feature availability may vary based on the chosen licensing tier.; Scope of Standard Service: While our service includes recommendations for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements, any additional remediation efforts beyond the standard service scope will require separate scoping and cost assessment.; Changes and Configurations: Modifications to policies, dashboards, or reports may be subject to limitations outlined in the service agreement. Clients are advised to adhere to specified change control processes.

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support response times: Unisys proposed support window is 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays (applicable to the UK).
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: No
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: We provide support levels aligned with VMware CloudHealth's service agreements, ensuring robust assistance for our clients. These levels encompass various tiers of support, each tailored to meet specific needs and budgets. Pricing varies based on the chosen support tier, offering flexibility to align with client requirements. While we don't typically provide dedicated technical account managers or cloud support engineers, our support structure ensures timely assistance and resolution through our partnership with VMware CloudHealth.

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: BSI
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 14/10/2021
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: All controls identified in ISO 27001 annex A are implemented across Unisys domains covered by global certificate number IS 58442. This includes the UK entity for this framework, Unisys Limited. The Statement of Applicability covers Unisys Managed Security Services, Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Application Services, Unisys Facilities and Administration, and IT Operations.
• 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
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Our plan over the contract duration includes: (1) Using resources in an environmentally responsible manner. We will continue to invest to minimise energy usage across our buildings, the largest contributor to our UK carbon footprint. Our flexible working policy reduces both our real estate footprint and associated corporate travel. We increasingly source energy from renewable sources, and this now accounts for 30% of purchased electricity (2) Working with sustainable partners in the supply chain. We assess key partners in our supply chain using several measures including independent sustainability ratings from EcoVadis. We seek to grow relationships with suppliers with formal ESG policies and those who are building out their ESG programs. (3) Fostering environmental responsibility among our employees (4) Reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous substances (5) Sustaining effective product recycling and reclamation programs, and (6) Continual improvement of our environmental performance. We set a 20-year target in 2006 to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 75%, and achieved that goal in 2021, 5 years ahead of schedule. Current objectives are to reach net zero GHG emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources by 2030 and to explore viable options to address residual, harder to abate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These include potential technological developments or tools such as renewable energy credits to address Scope 2 emissions and carbon credits to support climate mitigation activities beyond our value.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Unisys is an equal opportunities employer, focused on building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we live in and serve. Our flexible working policy supports the COVID-19 recovery effort, enabling effective social distancing, and supporting remote working. We support and have equitable processes for retraining and career development. Our Employee Development Plan features annual goal and performance reviews, training, and career development to give employees opportunities to achieve personal and professional goals. All Unisys associates have access to the Unisys University, which has over 50,000 training artefacts covering technical and soft skills development. Technology courses include in-demand areas such as cloud-based technologies and cybersecurity. We also care about supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of our employees and provide a highly flexible benefits package with a wide range of leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits for employees and their families. Awareness of these benefits are promoted by assigned wellness officers, who encourage employees to use the resources available. The wellness team also set regular challenges to promote fitness and the benefit of connecting with the environment.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Our flexible working policy supports the creation of employment opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment and/or who are located in deprived areas. Our ability to offer home-based roles opens up job opportunities to suitable candidates in all locations, and not just those in commuting distance of a Unisys office. The cloud and security services in scope of this contract cover in demand and high growth technologies. Throughout the duration of this contract, Unisys associates will gain practical experience and highly desirable and transferable skills in the design and delivery of services these high-demand and high growth sectors. This will enhance their opportunity for career development and advancement within or outside Unisys. Career and skills development is supported by an Employee Development Plan features annual goal and performance reviews, training, and career development to give employees opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. All Unisys associates have access to the Unisys University, which has over 50,000 training artefacts covering technical and soft skills development. Technology courses include in-demand areas such as cloud-based technologies and cybersecurity. We also have alliances with (but not limited to) Google; Apple; Oracle; Cisco; Dell; EMC; Intel; Motorola; Micro Focus; Red Hat; Symantec and VMware and have access to alliance training and certification programs to further expand the range of career development opportunities for our staff.

  Equal opportunity

  Unisys is focused on building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we live in and serve. Our objectives are to have a workforce that represents the populations we serve and to have equitable processes in place to support the recruitment, renumeration, advancement and retention of all associates. Throughout the contract Unisys will make measurable progress across all career levels to align our workforce representation with market expectations and beyond for Women and people from underrepresented groups (ethnicity/race, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and Veterans). An example is our annual pay equity review. Results are monitored and any issues addressed. Reported data for the 2023/24 UK gender pay gap report shows that the gap is minimal, with women earning 98p for every £1 that men earn when comparing median hourly pay. In terms of development, the skills required to deliver the cloud and security services in scope of this contract are in high-growth sectors. Throughout the duration of this contract, Unisys associates will gain practical experience and highly desirable and transferable skills in the design and delivery of services these high-demand and high growth sectors. This will enhance their opportunity for career development and advancement within or outside Unisys. Career and skills development is inclusive and supported by an Employee Development Plan. All Unisys associates have access to the Unisys University, which has over 50,000 training artefacts covering technical and soft skills development. We are committed to respecting and preserving basic human rights. Our zero-tolerance policy to any form of slavery or forced labour extends to our supply chain. We require our partners to sign and abide by the Unisys Business Partner Code of Conduct, which mandates that they comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in every location where we conduct business together.

  Wellbeing

  We care about supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of our employees and provide a highly flexible benefits package with a wide range of leisure, lifestyle, protection and wellbeing benefits for employees and their families. Details of the benefits are published on the intranet. A helpdesk is also provided to answer any questions. The package of benefits is designed to support the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our associates. As everyone is different, the benefits options are flexible, to enable associates to choose the best options to help achieve the perfect work-life balance. Benefits cover: (1) Leisure: Annual Gym Membership (2) Lifestyle: with childcare vouchers, holiday trading and cycle to work protection (3) Financial: with Life Assurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Group Income Protection and (4) Wellbeing: with Travel Insurance, Dental Insurance, Healthcare Plan and annual Healthcare Screen. Awareness of these benefits are promoted by local wellness officers, who encourage employees to use the resources available. These wellness teams also set regular challenges to promote fitness and the benefit of connecting with the environment. Recent examples include the annual UK Charity Hike. The 2022 event, a 27km hike in the Chiltern Hills, raised over £5,000 for mental health charity Mind UK. The 2023 25km hike in the Peak District raised £2,700 for Cancer Research UK, Mental Health Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society. To support mental wellbeing, the Mindfulness program has daily live and recorded meditation sessions to help reduce stress and increase productivity through meditation. In addition, the online Unisys University contains a number of free training courses, available to all associates, including Working Well with Others; Optimising your Workplace Wellbeing; Making the Most of Organisational Change, Forging Relationships with External Stakeholders and Difficult People: Why They Act That Way and How to Deal with Them.

Pricing

• Price: £199 to £1,687 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODT

• Service definition document

  ODT

• Terms and conditions

  ODT

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 cloudstore@unisys.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.