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Microsoft Teams Calling for GCC High

Microsoft Teams Calling for GCC High

Enhancing Compliance and Security for Federal Data with Microsoft 365 GCC High

In today's digital landscape, the push for advanced compliance and security measures to protect federal data has never been more critical. Sensitive data from companies and industries working with the Department of Defense (DoD) faces constant threats from hackers, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and electronic espionage.

Recognizing these challenges, the U.S. government turned to Microsoft for robust solutions, leading to the advent of cloud-based computing. This shift highlighted the necessity for diverse cloud solutions to meet the specific needs of federal contractors and agencies.

Microsoft 365 GCC and GCC High

Microsoft responded by developing tailored solutions, notably the Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud (GCC) and GCC High. These platforms were designed to address the stringent security and compliance requirements of federal customers and contractors.

Key Differences:

  • GCC vs. GCC High: While both versions offer essential services like SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, and OneDrive for Business, GCC High is specifically designed to meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 requirements, making it suitable for DoD contractors.

Security and Compliance:

  • GCC High: This version ensures data residency in U.S.-only data centers and is managed by background-checked U.S. citizens, providing an enhanced security posture ideal for DoD operations.

Microsoft Teams Direct Routing for GCC High

To further support DoD agencies and contractors, Microsoft introduced Direct Routing for Microsoft Teams within the GCC High environment. This feature allows seamless integration of telephony capabilities, enabling team members to join meetings and collaborate from any phone device, even in areas with limited internet connectivity.

Benefits of Direct Routing:

  • Accessibility: Team members can dial into meetings using a designated phone number, ensuring continuous communication regardless of internet availability.
  • Flexibility: Facilitators can initiate calls to team members' phone devices directly from the meeting interface, enhancing operational efficiency.

Atlantech Online's Role in GCC High

Atlantech Online stands out as one of the few exclusive voice providers offering cloud-based Direct Routing for Microsoft 365 GCC High. Our optimized network and platform eliminate the need for additional network or edge equipment, providing a seamless porting solution and ensuring uninterrupted service during Microsoft outages.

Why Choose Atlantech Online:

  • Optimized for Voice: The platform is tailored for voice communication, ensuring high-quality and reliable connections.
  • Resilience: Our solution allows for call rerouting during service disruptions, maintaining operational continuity.

Learn more about Operator Connect and Direct Routing

Using Atlantech Online and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams is easy. Customers can select Atlantech Online from within the Microsoft Teams admin interface. Because of the simplified provisioning and management, the Teams admin can establish the connection, provision users, and assign phone numbers directly from the Teams Admin Center. For Direct Routing, we'll need to meet with Atlantech Online to discuss some details so we can synch the required users in your Microsoft 365 environment with our voice switch. You still save on infrastructure purchase and management doing Direct Routing with Atlantech Online. Just like our Hosted PBX service, you can feel confident with enterprise-grade reliability as Atlantech Online has established direct peering through Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) creates a 1:1 trusted network connection that enhances resilience.

Contact Atlantech Online today to talk about how you can fully leverage your Microsoft 365 subscription. 

Tom Collins
Post by Tom Collins
January 6, 2025
Tom is the Director of Enterprise Sales & Marketing for Atlantech Online. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the Internet Service Provider industry and is known for translating technology into positive results for business. A native of Washington, DC, a graduate from University of Maryland (degrees in Government & Politics and Secondary Education), Tom is also a five-time Ironman finisher.