It is no longer uncommon for some users to manage multiple email accounts. Whether covering email addresses for support or customer service, or providing administrative assistance to an executive the “on behalf of” label can be distracting to the email recipient. Google Apps Premier Edition (and Education Edition) now allow users to send emails from […]
With in-house systems, multiple user names and passwords are often an issue as applications and systems have unique security systems and requirements. So too is the case as you move into cloud computing solutions. By providing an API for OpenID, organizations can allow users to log into OpenID-enabled applications using their Google Apps username and […]
As organizations improve collaboration, document sharing replaces endless chains of email attachments. One adaptation for users, however, is the ability to find documents that others have shared.By adding “Shared With …” to search options in Google Docs, users have an easier way of finding documents that have been shared.
One of our concerns about Google Docs was the user interface for sharing. The options were not in one place and were not clear to newer users. Google has addressed our concerns. All of the sharing options are no located in one dialog box with multiple tabs. The Sharing menu item lets you pick which […]
One of the advantages of the paid versions of Google Apps is the additional integration features provided. Even smaller companies gain when administration time is minimized. Recently, Google updated the capabilities of Google Apps Directory Sync: Google Apps Directory Sync can now help synchronize contact information for non-employees (as well as employees) that are listed […]
After an extended period in Beta testing, Google has released its connector for Blackberry Enterprise Server. Messages sent to your Gmail inbox are pushed to your BlackBerry within 60 seconds. Emails read/deleted on your BlackBerry are marked as read/deleted in Gmail, and vice-versa. Emails archived/starred on your BlackBerry are archived/starred in Gmail, and vice-versa. BlackBerry […]
Quick and simple, Google has added about 70 themes for Forms that add some color and character to your information gathering efforts. Click here to learn more
Back in April, Google released Google Apps Directory Sync, a tool that lets Google Apps administrators add, remove, and change Google Apps accounts automatically as changes are made to the directory service on the local network. The tool works with Microsoft Active Directory and Lotus Domino. A few weeks ago, Google release a significant upgrade […]
Over the past few weeks, Google Spreadsheets have seen a number of important new features, all of which improve its usability and, with some features, compatibility with Microsoft Excel. Send Google Spreadsheets as an Attachment From within spreadsheets, you can now attach the spreadsheet to an email via the Share menu. Improvements to the Solve […]
Back in May, I posted Google Apps vs Exchange Part I that included a link to a comparison presentation. There have been some recent comments and an interesting discussion about the post and the presentation. To save you searching back in time, you can click here to see the original post and the comments. As […]
