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ADVANIA UK LIMITED

Advania Private Chat GPT solution

Advania's 'Private ChatGPT' solution, entirely hosted in your Azure environment, ensures data privacy and security. No data is shared with the internet or Microsoft/OpenAI, nor used for external model training. Our solution upholds 'trusted Azure' benefits like compliance and data sovereignty. Users interact via a web application featuring your branding.

Features

  • Exclusively hosted in your Azure environment.
  • Interaction via an easy web application.
  • Your choice of LLM model (GPT-3.5, GPT-4 etc.)
  • Complete custom branding to match your organisation.
  • Integration with company data for AI learning.
  • Capability to upload documents.
  • Usage analytics via Power BI dashboard.
  • Constant security, including single sign-on with Entra ID.
  • Chat history and chat naming features.
  • Solution based on Azure OpenAl, CosmosDB, and Azure App Service.

Benefits

  • Ensure high-level data security within your environment.
  • Guarantee data privacy and sovereignty using 'trusted Azure'.
  • Avoid risks of organisational-level data leakage in public AI services.
  • Secure ChatGPT access without separate login details.
  • Utilize powerful, accurate models (GPT-3.5 & GPT-4).
  • Regular brand updates for an integrated look.
  • Easy retrieval of previous chats via history tracking.
  • Single sign-on feature enhances operational efficiency.
  • Safeguards sensitive data from third-party access.
  • Technical support with Microsoft technologies like Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB.

Pricing

£1.51 to £40.08 a unit a month

  • Education pricing available
  • Free trial available

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

6 4 3 1 9 7 9 9 3 4 1 2 1 9 3

Contact

ADVANIA UK LIMITED Will Tuson
Telephone: +44 203 835 7332
Email: bids@advania.co.uk

Service scope

Software add-on or extension
No
Cloud deployment model
Public cloud
Service constraints
Detailed service definitions are available here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/servicedescriptions/office-365-service-descriptions-technet-library
System requirements
Please see https://www.microsoft.com/en-GB/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-and-office-resources

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Yes, at extra cost
Support response times
Depends on the priority of the ticket. Initial responses are tied into our response SLAs, however response times for general questions are not targeted. Response times at weekends will depend on whether weekend support is taken up.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
Yes
Online ticketing support accessibility
WCAG 2.1 A
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
24 hours, 7 days a week
Web chat support
No
Onsite support
Yes, at extra cost
Support levels
Depends on the priority of the ticket. Initial responses are tied into our response SLAs, however response times for general questions are not targeted. Response times at weekends will depend on whether weekend support is taken up.
Support available to third parties
No

Onboarding and offboarding

Getting started
We provide numerous project services to support organisations and users getting started with M365 and O365. We can provide:
- Technical, security and governance design workshops
- User training, adoption and change management
- User documentation
- Technical implementation services
Service documentation
Yes
Documentation formats
  • HTML
  • PDF
End-of-contract data extraction
Data can be extracted using a number of 3rd party tools. We are able to support the extraction of data subject to an agreed project engagement.
End-of-contract process
When the tenant subscription ends, the data is subject to Passive Deletion https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/enterprise/office-365-data-retention-deletion-and-destruction-overview

Using the service

Web browser interface
Yes
Supported browsers
  • Internet Explorer 11
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Firefox
  • Chrome
  • Safari
Application to install
Yes
Compatible operating systems
  • Android
  • IOS
  • Linux or Unix
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Designed for use on mobile devices
Yes
Differences between the mobile and desktop service
The features available on a mobile device are, where possible, similar to those provided through a Desktop experience.
Service interface
No
User support accessibility
WCAG 2.1 A
API
No
Customisation available
No

Scaling

Independence of resources
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/enterprise/office-365-tenant-isolation-overview

Analytics

Service usage metrics
Yes
Metrics types
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/activity-reports/activity-reports?view=o365-worldwide
Reporting types
Real-time dashboards

Resellers

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

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Conforms to BS7858:2019
Government security clearance
Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

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 every 6 months
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
  • Physical access control, complying with another standard
  • Encryption of all physical media
  • 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
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 using a number of 3rd party tools. We can support this extraction of data subject to a specific project engagement.
Data export formats
  • CSV
  • ODF
  • Other
Data import formats
  • CSV
  • ODF
  • Other

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
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/office-365-encryption-for-data-in-transit?view=o365-worldwide
Data protection within supplier network
  • TLS (version 1.2 or above)
  • Legacy SSL and TLS (under version 1.2)
  • Other
Other protection within supplier network
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/service-assurance?view=o365-worldwide

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/protect-information?view=o365-worldwide

Availability and resilience

Guaranteed availability
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/servicedescriptions/office-365-platform-service-description/service-level-agreement
Approach to resilience
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/ebcm-m365-service-resiliency?view=o365-worldwide
Outage reporting
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/enterprise/view-service-health

Identity and authentication

User authentication needed
Yes
User authentication
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Username or password
Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels
Management interface access is secured by a minimum of two factor authentication but can also be configured with a number of restrictions under Conditional Access policies.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft-365-policies-configurations?view=o365-worldwide
Access restriction testing frequency
At least every 6 months
Management access authentication
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Public key authentication (including by TLS client certificate)
  • 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 have access to real-time audit information
How long supplier audit data is stored for
Between 6 months and 12 months
How long system logs are stored for
User-defined

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
QMS International
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
13/01/2021
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
Nothing
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
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/offering-home?view=o365-worldwide

Security governance

Named board-level person responsible for service security
Yes
Security governance certified
Yes
Security governance standards
  • CSA CCM version 3.0
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • Other
Other security governance standards
https://servicetrust.microsoft.com/
Information security policies and processes
https://servicetrust.microsoft.com/

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
https://servicetrust.microsoft.com/

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/change-management-for-office-365-clients
Vulnerability management type
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Vulnerability management approach
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/6/2/662F89E4-9340-4DDE-B28E-D1643681ADEB/Security%20in%20Office%20365%20Whitepaper.docx
Protective monitoring type
Conforms to a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v3.0 or SSAE-16 / ISAE 3402
Protective monitoring approach
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/6/2/662F89E4-9340-4DDE-B28E-D1643681ADEB/Security%20in%20Office%20365%20Whitepaper.docx
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
http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/6/2/662F89E4-9340-4DDE-B28E-D1643681ADEB/Security%20in%20Office%20365%20Whitepaper.docx

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

Fighting climate change

Fighting climate change
We recognise that digitalisation has an important role to play in the transition to a climate-smart society, while IT companies such as Advania have a responsibility to help minimise the negative climate impact that the use of IT entails.

We focus on taking responsibility for our own operations as well as influencing Buyers on all call-off contracts under the framework to make more sustainable choices, for example moving away from the linear IT Hardware model of produce, use and dispose to a more circular approach including responsible reuse-and-recycle procedures at the end of the hardware lifecycle.

Carbon Emissions: We are committed to continuous reduction of our carbon footprint. Our Environmental Policy includes provisions around minimising our emissions by a smart approach to travel and printing, lowering the use of electricity, water, heating, and promoting climate change and sustainability charity/community work. We are aiming to reduce this by 5% over the next year and are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Hybrid Working: We have implemented 80% working from home policy for all employees. Where needed/agreed with the Buyers, Advania resources will be working onsite.

Travel: We encourage staff to use technology wherever possible. Where travel to the client site is required, we will require all staff to consider alternative transport options and optimise car sharing.

Reducing IT waste: Our Equipment Recycling Policy ensures hardware devices like laptops and desktops are managed throughout their lifecycle. When devices are replaced, they are either transferred to our recycling centre or donated to local charities post data sanitisation.

Sustainability Training: Our proactive approach towards environmental stewardship incorporates training on sustainable practices at all operational levels. We actively raise staff awareness through online training on environmental impacts and sustainability benefits.

Pricing

Price
£1.51 to £40.08 a unit a month
Discount for educational organisations
Yes
Free trial available
Yes
Description of free trial
The following trials are available:
Enterprise Mobility + Security E5
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Microsoft 365 F1
Microsoft Teams Commercial Cloud
Office 365 E3
Office 365 E5
Office 365 E5 without Audio Conferencing
Project Plan 1
Windows 10 Enterprise E3

Service documents

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 bids@advania.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.