Cloud
Build, secure and run cloud services with confidence
Cloud underpins modern education and research — from digital learning platforms and Microsoft 365 to data-intensive research and secure collaboration. But without the right foundations, cloud can increase cost, risk and complexity.
We help institutions plan, migrate, secure and operate cloud services through a joined-up portfolio designed specifically for the sector — combining expert services, trusted procurement routes, and integrated security and operations.
Why choose Jisc cloud?
Opening up new possibilities and connecting us like never before.
Sector-built for education and research
Designed around the regulatory, funding and operational realities of UK institutions.
Secure by design
Security, compliance and governance embedded throughout the cloud lifecycle, aligned with sector standards.
Better value through trusted routes
Access cloud services through OCRE 2024, G-Cloud and approved AWS and Microsoft partnerships.
Our cloud portfolio
Cloud services are grouped into four pillars, each delivering clear institutional outcomes.
Build secure, scalable architectures with clear governance and a practical roadmap.
- Architecture and readiness review
- Intune deployment accelerator
- Microsoft Purview
- Roadmap planning
Migrate and modernise
Move workloads safely with confidence and control.
Migrate cloud workloads and Microsoft 365 tenants with minimal disruption and a clean handover.
- Microsoft 365 migration
- Azure and AWS migration
For larger or data-intensive migrations, secure, high-capacity connectivity can further reduce risk and improve performance.
Govern Microsoft 365 safely, without extra workload
Cloud assist helps institutions apply consistent configuration and good practice across Microsoft 365 using automation and guardrails — reducing risk while freeing up internal teams.
Secure and assure
Strengthen governance, compliance and cloud security.
Improve security posture, reduce risk and meet sector standards with practical, actionable assurance.
- Cloud security review (multi-cloud)
- CIS remediation
Integrated cyber security services:
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Web application firewall
Operate and optimise
Keep cloud services resilient, efficient and cost-effective.
Free internal teams from day-to-day operations while improving performance, resilience and cost control.
- Managed cloud (Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365)
- Cloud assist (Microsoft 365 automation)
- Intune review
- Teams phone system
Managed cloud services can also be complemented by 24/7 monitoring and incident response through our security operations centre (SOC).
Let’s build your cloud future together
"Jisc helped us form and stay true to our cloud vision. Having experts who understand cloud adoption in the sector has been a huge plus."
Jamie Lee, head of infrastructure services, Goldsmiths
Securing your cloud environment
Stay ahead of threats and protect data with integrated cyber security services designed for education and research.