SDU uses several Microsoft products under the Microsoft E5 license, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Dynamics 365.
- Microsoft 365 includes programs such as Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint. These services are maintained by Microsoft, and data is stored in SDU’s dedicated tenant on Microsoft servers located in Europe.
- Microsoft Azure supports various cloud service models. Some software is maintained and hosted by Microsoft, while other applications—such as SDU’s integrations with HCM and ERP—are hosted on Azure but maintained by SDU.
- Dynamics 365 is primarily a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system built on Azure infrastructure.
SDU also uses Microsoft’s security products, including the Defender suite and Sentinel, Microsoft’s centralized log collection solution. The Defender suite protects SDU against malicious activity such as cyberattacks. It secures mobile devices (laptops, phones, tablets), Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel), network traffic, and third-party applications like ItsLearning and SurveyXact. These tools allow SDU to monitor user activity across systems, which is essential for detecting compromised accounts.