Microsoft Azure Government is the most trusted cloud for US government agencies and their partners. Strengthen your cybersecurity framework, while modernizing and transforming with Microsoft Cloud Services that you can trust for your federal cloud computing strategy.
Only US federal, state, local, tribal governments, and their partners have access to Microsoft's dedicated government cloud services instance, which is operated by screened US citizens.
Level 5 DoD approved data centers with the most certifications of any cloud provider simplifying government compliance requirements for federal government cloud computing initiatives.
Unlike other cloud offerings you can choose to maintain some of your data and functionality on-premises as you migrate to the cloud. Preventing bottle-necks during day to day workflow activities.
Azure Government includes the core components of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This includes infrastructure, network, storage, data management, identity management, and many other services. Public Sector entities receive a physically isolated instance of Microsoft Azure that employs world-class security and compliance services critical to U.S. government for all systems and applications built on its architecture. These services include FedRAMP and DoD compliance certifications, CJIS state-level agreements, the ability to issue HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, and support for IRS 1075. Operated by screened U.S. persons, Azure Government supports multiple hybrid scenarios for building and deploying solutions on-premises or in the cloud. Public Sector entities can also take advantage of the instant scalability and guaranteed up-time of a hyper-scale cloud service.
Monthly Subscription based pricing with zero out of pocket expense
Optional iOS and Android native application available
Extensive customizable reporting options available
Optional role based security, aligned by department
311 Engine application hosted in the cloud, no need for additional hardware
Customizable request tracking menu (Noise Complaints, Road Hazards, Court info…)