Green Cloud Hosting Limited

Hosted Desktops

Hosted Desktops provide you with secure, remote access to all applications you use and access them via a familiar Desktop experience. This provides increased flexibility, and enhanced data security and removes the need for the use of servers. All managed and supported 24/7/365

Features

• Remote Access: Work from anywhere with internet connectivity.
• Scalability: Easily adjust resources to meet changing demands.
• Multi-Device Compatibility: Access from desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Data Security: Centralised data storage and encryption for enhanced protection.
• Customisation: Personalise desktop environments to suit individual preferences.
• Collaboration Tools: Seamless integration with communication and productivity apps.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduce hardware and maintenance expenses with virtualised infrastructure.
• Disaster Recovery: Rapid data backup and restoration capabilities.
• Performance Optimisation: High-speed processing and improved application performance.
• Compliance Support: Meet regulatory requirements with built-in security measures.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Access your desktop from anywhere, at any time.
• Cost Savings: Reduce hardware and maintenance expenses
• Enhanced Security: Centralised data storage and encryption.
• Increased Productivity: Seamless collaboration and streamlined workflows.
• Scalability: Easily adjust resources to meet changing needs
• Disaster Recovery: Rapid data backup and restoration.
• Device Agnosticism: Access from various devices without compatibility issues
• Customisation: Tailor desktop environments to individual preferences.
• Regulatory Compliance: Built-in security measures for meeting standards.
• Environmental Impact: Decreased energy consumption and carbon footprint.

£18.00 a user a month

• Education pricing available
• Free trial available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  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 kamran@greencloudhosting.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

852129991285698

Contact

Kamran Maqbool
08000193878
kamran@greencloudhosting.co.uk

Service scope

• Service constraints: None
• System requirements: Local device such as a laptop or desktop

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: 24/7/365; P1 - 30 mins, P2 - 1 hour, P3 - 4 hours, and P4 - 8 hours.
• 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: We provide a UK based support 24/7/365.; ; Our help desk is made up of 1st line, 2nd and 3rd Line technical expertise. A Technical Account Manager will be assigned as standard.
• Support available to third parties: No

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: A project manager call is set up and they discuss the requirements for the service. We then create a scope of works document that outlines the service that is required, the aspects of how the service will be built covering applications, security, users, files, folder etc. One the document is signed, our team get to work on building the environment. It is then handed over for testing and once user testing has been completed, we then arrange a go live date. Once the service goes live, the project manager and dedicated member of the support team are there to help for the first 4 weeks before it is handed over to our support team.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats: PDF
• End-of-contract data extraction: Exported upon request. You would contact the Support team or your Technical Account Manager.
• End-of-contract process: At the end of the contract services will continue on a rolling 30 day agreement until either party serves notice. The customer/gaining provider is responsible for the migration away from our service.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Using the web interface: Users can access the Virtual Desktops via a web interface. This is something that we set up as part of the service set up.
• Web interface accessibility standard: WCAG 2.1 A
• Web interface accessibility testing: This has been tested over the years
• API: No
• Command line interface: No

Scaling

• Scaling available: Yes
• Scaling type: Automatic
• Independence of resources: Each environment is built specifically for the customer. All resources are built and only available for the customer
• Usage notifications: Yes
• Usage reporting: Email

Analytics

• Infrastructure or application metrics: Yes
• Metrics types:
  • CPU
  • Disk
  • Memory
  • Number of active instances
• Reporting types: Reports on request

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

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: No
• 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: In-house
• Protecting data at rest: Encryption of all physical media
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type: Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
• Equipment disposal approach: A third-party destruction service

Backup and recovery

• Backup and recovery: Yes
• What’s backed up:
  • Files
  • Folders
  • Virtual machines
  • Applications
• Backup controls: This is a managed service. The request would be sent to support who will action any changes
• Datacentre setup: Multiple datacentres with disaster recovery
• Scheduling backups: Supplier controls the whole backup schedule
• Backup recovery: Users contact the support team

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks: TLS (version 1.2 or above)
• Data protection within supplier network: TLS (version 1.2 or above)

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: Green Cloud offers a comprehensive set of measurements to ensure our service availability commitment is guaranteed at 99.95% in network availability in any given calendar month. Our 99.95% service availability commitment is built upon a platform of generic services that are designed to deliver a high availability throughout our network.
• Approach to resilience: Available on request
• Outage reporting: Email alerts

Identity and authentication

• User authentication: 2-factor authentication
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Access to management interfaces is restricted to authorised users. This is protected via user name and password protection.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Management access authentication: 2-factor authentication
• Devices users manage the service through: Dedicated device on a segregated network (providers own provision)

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users contact the support team to get audit information
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: At least 12 months
• How long system logs are stored for: At least 12 months

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: Other
• Other security governance standards: Cyber essentials
• Information security policies and processes: Data Confidentiality: Ensure that customer data is kept confidential and access is restricted to authorized personnel only. Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit.; ; Data Integrity: Maintain the integrity of customer data by implementing robust data validation mechanisms and regular integrity checks.; ; Access Control: Implement strong access controls to restrict access to customer data and resources based on the principle of least privilege. Utilize multi-factor authentication for added security.; ; Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms and protocols.; ; User Authentication: Implement secure authentication mechanisms for customers and employees accessing the cloud platform, such as password policies, biometric authentication, and single sign-on solutions.; ; 7. Monitoring and Logging: Employ robust monitoring and logging systems to track user activities, detect anomalies, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.; ; 8. Incident Response Establish an incident response plan to address security breaches, including procedures for containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.; ; Security Operations Center (SOC): Monitors the cloud platform for security threats.; ; Compliance Team Ensures that the cloud hosting company adheres to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: We have a Change Management Process. A change is proposed with the associated change manager. Once authorised, the change is scheduled to be made with a robust rollback plan created.
• Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management approach: Our Vulnerability Management process implements the following: ; ; Our team is subscribed to all vendor newsletters and also the UK national cyber security centre. We are also notified by vendors of vulnerabilities, ; ; The patches/work is authorised by the change manager and in line with our change management process. Patches are tested prior to live roll out then installed on to operational systems.
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: All devices have a monitoring agent installed. This identifies potential issues and report back to our service desk. ; ; Any issues identified, the remedial work is actioned in line with our 2 hour SLA. Alert systems are in place as per the monitoring agent we install onto each machines
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: We have a pre-defined Incident management process in place. Incident is reported to the indecent manager. Any relevant log files and evidence is gathered. ; ; The incident is corrected by implementing a patch, temporary fix or workaround.

Secure development

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

Separation between users

• Virtualisation technology used to keep applications and users sharing the same infrastructure apart: Yes
• Who implements virtualisation: Supplier
• Virtualisation technologies used: Hyper-V
• How shared infrastructure is kept separate: They are kept apart through a combination of virtualisation, network segmentation, and access controls. Each organisation is allocated its own virtualised resources, such as virtual machines or virtual networks, ensuring isolation at the software level. Additionally, robust access controls and permissions are implemented to restrict access to specific resources based on organisational roles and requirements. Encryption and secure authentication mechanisms further enhance data separation and privacy. Regular monitoring and auditing help maintain compliance and security standards across all shared infrastructure.

Energy efficiency

• Energy-efficient datacentres: Yes
• Description of energy efficient datacentres: The data centers adhere to the EU Code of Conduct for Energy Efficient Data Centres by implementing a comprehensive set of practices aimed at minimising energy consumption and maximizing efficiency. This includes:; ; Energy-Efficient Design. The data centers are designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating features such as efficient cooling systems, optimized airflow management, and energy-efficient lighting.; ; Hardware Efficiency. they utilise energy-efficient hardware, including servers, storage devices, and networking equipment, to reduce overall energy consumption.; ; Monitoring and Optimisation The data centers are equipped with advanced monitoring and management systems to track energy usage.; ; Renewable Energy. They actively pursue the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to power the data centers and reduce the carbon footprint.

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  Equal opportunity

  Equal opportunity

  We implement fair hiring practices, such as actively recruiting diverse candidates, using unbiased screening methods, and conducting structured interviews. Training is provided to recognise and address unconscious biases. Transparent pay policies ensure equal compensation regardless of gender or demographics. Diversity initiatives, like employee resource groups and mentorship programs, foster an inclusive culture. Promotion opportunities are based on merit and performance, free from discrimination.

Pricing

• Price: £18.00 a user a month
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes
• Free trial available: Yes
• Description of free trial: 30 day fully working free trial

Service documents

• Pricing document

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