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Microsoft GCC & GCC High Licensing

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Microsoft GCC and GCC High for CMMC compliance

Why Buy Microsoft GCC High or GCC Licensing from Charles IT

We’re not just a licensing vendor, we’re compliance-focused technologists who understand the full scope of secure cloud deployments for the Defense Industrial Base.

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Certified Partner

Certified Microsoft GCC and GCC High reseller under the AOS-G program

Authorized Seller

The only provider in Connecticut authorized to sell GCC and GCC High

Depth of Experience

Deep experience in compliance-aligned cloud deployments

Readiness Guidance

Optional Copilot readiness guidance for GCC High environments

GCC vs GCC High for CMMC compliance webinar

Microsoft GCC & GCC High Licensing: Now with Copilot for GCC High

Charles IT offers both Microsoft GCC and Microsoft GCC High licensing. We’ll also help determine which is right for your organization based on your compliance needs and contract requirements.

GCC High licensing can now also include Microsoft Copilot, bringing AI-powered productivity to compliant, secure environments.

How the GCC Licensing Process Works

Step 1: Eligibility Call

We’ll schedule a short call to confirm your organization’s eligibility and understand your compliance requirements (CMMC, DFARS, ITAR, etc.).

Step 2: Licensing Recommendation & Quote

We’ll confirm the Microsoft government cloud license type, GCC or GCC High, and provide a clear, standalone quote. No bundled IT contracts, no hidden fees.

Step 3: Microsoft Validation (if needed)

If purchasing GCC High, we’ll guide you through Microsoft’s AOS-G validation process to verify your eligibility.

Step 4: Licensing Provisioning & Support

Once approved and payment is processed; we provision your licenses through our Microsoft partner portal. You’ll receive setup instructions, access guidance, and a direct contact for any questions.

What’s the Difference Between GCC and GCC High?

Whether you need standard GCC, advanced GCC High, or GCC High with Copilot, Charles IT can license, validate, and provision your users, all without requiring a full IT support contract. As one of just 68 Microsoft-authorized GCC High resellers in the U.S., we make it simple to get the right licenses in place and offer additional support for compliance and cybersecurity management when you’re ready.

Service or feature GCC GCC High

Designed for U.S. State/local/tribal governments & their contractors

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Designed for DoD contractors handling CUI or ITAR

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Meets FedRAMP Moderate

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Meets FedRAMP High

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ITAR or DFARS Requirements

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NIST 800-171 Support

*For CUI at the Moderate Level

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Data Residency & support for US-based, modified personnel screening

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Data Residency & support for US-based, screened personnel only

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Microsoft validation process qualified only for eligibility

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Strict (DoD, ITAR, CMMC) eligibility

 Not included Included

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What is Microsoft GCC High and who needs it?

GCC High is a specialized version of Microsoft 365 designed for U.S. government agencies and contractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR data, or are subject to DFARS, NIST 800-171, or CMMC compliance requirements. If you’re a DoD contractor or subcontractor, GCC High is likely required for compliance.

GCC High pricing varies based on the number of users, specific license types (e.g., Microsoft 365 E3 vs. E5), and any compliance or provisioning services needed. As a Microsoft AOS-G partner, Charles IT can provide transparent, tailored quotes — just submit your request here.

If you have an experienced MSP partner or knowledgeable internal IT team, you can absolutely manage the setup on your own.

That said, GCC and GCC High environments come with specific eligibility requirements, documentation, and configuration steps that can be complex especially for teams that don’t work with federal compliance regularly.

If you don’t have someone technically inclined or familiar with the process, we recommend working with Charles IT to add a licensing setup project. Our team can guide you through eligibility, tenant setup, and initial configuration to make sure everything is done correctly from the start.

This approach helps you avoid delays, reduce risk, and get to a compliant, audit-ready environment faster.

No. GCC High licenses must be purchased through an authorized Microsoft AOS-G partner like Charles IT. We help you validate eligibility, select the right license type, and provision your environment securely.

  • If you work in state or local government, or support public sector clients without handling CUI or ITAR data → GCC is likely the right fit.
  • If you’re a defense contractor, DoD subcontractor, or manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or export-controlled data → you’ll likely require GCC High.

Whether you need standard GCC or advanced GCC High, Charles IT can license, validate, and provision your users, without requiring a full IT support contract. We’d love to explore how Charles IT could further support your organization as a true partner in compliance.

Yes. Microsoft has expanded Copilot availability to include both regular GCC and GCC High environments, allowing eligible organizations to use AI-powered productivity tools within a secure, compliant cloud.

Copilot itself does not make an environment compliant or non-compliant. However, improper configuration or overly broad permissions can introduce risk. That’s why we recommend reviewing Copilot readiness as part of your overall GCC High security and compliance strategy.

Yes. Copilot requires GCC High–eligible base licenses plus the appropriate Copilot add-on licensing. Eligibility and availability will be reviewed as part of the quoting process.