Capita IT Services offers popular Microsoft applications in a private cloud environment.

Customers will benefit from the knowledge that the applications are being used in a secure, private cloud environment, plus the reassurance of all data being stored in Capita’s UK data centres.

Andy Parker, deputy chief executive at Capita, said: “Capita Private Cloud is already proving hugely popular with companies that want a blend of public and private cloud services without the complexity of managing multiple suppliers and contracts.

“We have successfully worked with Microsoft for many years, but this development takes our relationship to a new level. Clients who appreciate the security of private cloud will now have the option of choosing Microsoft applications, which were previously only available via the public cloud.”
Derrick McCourt, general manager for Microsoft, UK Public Sector, said: “For the local government, central government and health sectors, through to highly regulated businesses such as banks, collaborating with Capita will enable the delivery of a wide range of Microsoft cloud services all in one pay-as-you-go approach. We are pleased to be working closely with Capita on this national cloud offering, which over time will bring IL3 compliant* cloud-based services to organisations requiring this capability.”

The flexible nature of Capita Private Cloud means customers can choose exactly what they need and only pay for what they use, just like turning on a tap. So if a business experiences a sudden surge in demand for its IT services, extra capacity is always available. Customers have access to more than 2,000 pre-tested cloud applications via a self service portal, allowing them to easily tailor, monitor and manage services.