News over the past few days that hackers have posted almost 5 million email addresses and passwords on an online forum has caught the media’s attention in large part because about 4.7 million of the addresses appear to be gmail accounts. This is NOT, however, a breach of Gmail or Google Apps. The information […]
As more services move into the cloud, users bring their own apps to their work environment, and we see more integration and interconnect between systems, the nature security risks and threats are changing. This blog series looks at some of these threats, why the should be of concern to SMBs, and how SMBs can […]
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Westborough, MA, August 20, 2014 — Cumulus Global, the innovative cloud solutions provider to small and midsize businesses, local governments, and K-12 schools announced today that it has been named to the 2014 Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the fastest growing private companies in America. Landing at #349 overall, Cumulus Global was honored for […]
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Annual List Highlights Up-and-Coming Solution Providers Embracing New Technologies in Unique Ways Westborough, MA, August 14, 2014 – Cumulus Global announced today it has been named to the 2014 CRN Next-Gen 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list honors up-and-coming technology solution providers who have adapted their businesses in unique ways to meet market […]
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This week, Google begins rolling out Google Classroom free of charge to Google Apps for Education domains. Google Classroom offers teachers a basic, easy-to-use, system for creating and collecting assignments through Google Apps (yes, it is paperless!). Google Classroom has features, including: Automatically make document copies for each student Create folders in Drive for each […]
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One hesitation that business leaders have when deciding to move to Google Apps is how their staff will react. People can feel attached to Outlook, as it is likely the work email client they have know for years. While many employees already use Gmail personally, they may hesitate when it comes to work email. Share […]
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Cumulus Global is active in the cloud solution provider channel and markets. Allen Falcon, our CEO, has been quoted several times recently in the trade and industry press. Google Expands Video Offerings To Business Customers CRN, July 30, 2014 Our View: Businesses, schools, and other organizations will benefit from Hangouts becoming a core Google Apps […]
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Based on customer and user feedback, Google announced today a set of major improvements for both Hangouts within Google Apps and Chromebox for Meetings. Hangout Updates Hangouts is now a core Google Apps for Business product, covered under the full Terms of Service that supports Gmail, Drive, Sites, and other core services. This means that […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-08-04 10:30:512014-08-04 10:30:51Hangouts and Chromebox for Meetings Grow Up
At the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 5th of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Google Apps is (also) for Business Not […]
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Here’s a Story … Emily tells Dan about a cool app on her iPhone that helps her stay organized when she is out of the office. Dan looks it up and downloads it to his Android phone. The App is cheap and has great reviews. When Dan installs the app, he gets a screen […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-08-01 10:30:102014-08-01 10:30:10Security Breach? There are Apps for That
At the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 4th of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Build Skills with Expectations and Milestones Within […]
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One of the hurdles many face when moving to Google Apps is how to deal with MS Office. Some users feel they cannot live without some of the advanced formatting and features; others are concerned that they receive and work on MS Office documents received from others. Until now, in order to edit MS Office […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-07-31 09:45:592014-07-31 09:45:59Edit MS Office Docs using MS Office from Google Drive
At the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 3rd of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Learn, Plan, Execute, Review, Repeat As […]
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Single Sign-On (SSO) enables users to access multiple systems and applications with a single username and password, and a single login screen. And while many schools and businesses use SSO for Google Apps and related solutions, Chrome devices have always required a separate login. To easy access administration and simplify user logins, Google has launched […]
Google recently added Suggested Edits to Google Docs as a way to make edits that can be accepted or rejected by the owner. As many of us still work with people still using Microsoft Word, and some of us still use Word for some tasks, Google is extending Suggested Edits to further improve […]
At the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 2nd of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Create an Equitable and Sustainable Ecosystem Every […]
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At the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 1st of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Google Apps is a […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-07-24 10:00:552014-07-24 10:00:551st of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
Google Drive and Google Docs are no longer the same thing. As Google expanded the file service capabilities of Drive, Docs and Drive were separated to better reflect Docs as the office productivity tools and Drive as the secure file service. Recently, Google made changes to ensure this distinction is evident in the URLs we […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-07-23 10:30:192014-07-23 10:30:19Drive vs Docs = New Google URLs
CRN Magazine recently published a list of the 10 biggest and most impactful cloud service outages so far in 2010. Outages happen. Every vendor has, or will have, an outage at some point in time. The severity of outages and how well a vendor communicates and recovers, however, point to underlying quality of service issues. […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2014-07-18 10:30:362022-10-27 20:28:39Cloud Outages: Which Provider has 3 of the 10 biggest so far in 2014?
Historically, the “lease versus buy” decision for IT purchases focused on a business’ cash flow and the impact major projects would have on company financial statements. CFOs would look at leasing options when cash flow was an issue, and to see if the capital expenditures or operating costs would best benefit ROI and other key […]
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The Google Apps / Gmail Breach That Isn’t
/in Education, GeneralNews over the past few days that hackers have posted almost 5 million email addresses and passwords on an online forum has caught the media’s attention in large part because about 4.7 million of the addresses appear to be gmail accounts. This is NOT, however, a breach of Gmail or Google Apps. The information […]
5 Security Threats SMBs Should Not Overlook: Malicious Web Sites
/in GeneralAs more services move into the cloud, users bring their own apps to their work environment, and we see more integration and interconnect between systems, the nature security risks and threats are changing. This blog series looks at some of these threats, why the should be of concern to SMBs, and how SMBs can […]
Cumulus Global Named to Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies
/in Education, GeneralWestborough, MA, August 20, 2014 — Cumulus Global, the innovative cloud solutions provider to small and midsize businesses, local governments, and K-12 schools announced today that it has been named to the 2014 Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the fastest growing private companies in America. Landing at #349 overall, Cumulus Global was honored for […]
Cumulus Global Named to CRN Next-Gen 250 for Third Consecutive Year
/in EducationAnnual List Highlights Up-and-Coming Solution Providers Embracing New Technologies in Unique Ways Westborough, MA, August 14, 2014 – Cumulus Global announced today it has been named to the 2014 CRN Next-Gen 250 list for the third consecutive year. The annual list honors up-and-coming technology solution providers who have adapted their businesses in unique ways to meet market […]
Google Classroom is Here
/in EducationThis week, Google begins rolling out Google Classroom free of charge to Google Apps for Education domains. Google Classroom offers teachers a basic, easy-to-use, system for creating and collecting assignments through Google Apps (yes, it is paperless!). Google Classroom has features, including: Automatically make document copies for each student Create folders in Drive for each […]
7 Reasons Outlook Users Learn to Love Gmail
/in Education, GeneralOne hesitation that business leaders have when deciding to move to Google Apps is how their staff will react. People can feel attached to Outlook, as it is likely the work email client they have know for years. While many employees already use Gmail personally, they may hesitate when it comes to work email. Share […]
Cumulus Global in the News – 3Q14
/in EducationCumulus Global is active in the cloud solution provider channel and markets. Allen Falcon, our CEO, has been quoted several times recently in the trade and industry press. Google Expands Video Offerings To Business Customers CRN, July 30, 2014 Our View: Businesses, schools, and other organizations will benefit from Hangouts becoming a core Google Apps […]
Hangouts and Chromebox for Meetings Grow Up
/in Education, GeneralBased on customer and user feedback, Google announced today a set of major improvements for both Hangouts within Google Apps and Chromebox for Meetings. Hangout Updates Hangouts is now a core Google Apps for Business product, covered under the full Terms of Service that supports Gmail, Drive, Sites, and other core services. This means that […]
5th of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
/in EducationAt the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 5th of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Google Apps is (also) for Business Not […]
Security Breach? There are Apps for That
/in GeneralHere’s a Story … Emily tells Dan about a cool app on her iPhone that helps her stay organized when she is out of the office. Dan looks it up and downloads it to his Android phone. The App is cheap and has great reviews. When Dan installs the app, he gets a screen […]
4th of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
/in EducationAt the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 4th of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Build Skills with Expectations and Milestones Within […]
Edit MS Office Docs using MS Office from Google Drive
/in Education, GeneralOne of the hurdles many face when moving to Google Apps is how to deal with MS Office. Some users feel they cannot live without some of the advanced formatting and features; others are concerned that they receive and work on MS Office documents received from others. Until now, in order to edit MS Office […]
3rd of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
/in EducationAt the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 3rd of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Learn, Plan, Execute, Review, Repeat As […]
Chromebook SSO Eases Access Administration
/in Education, GeneralSingle Sign-On (SSO) enables users to access multiple systems and applications with a single username and password, and a single login screen. And while many schools and businesses use SSO for Google Apps and related solutions, Chrome devices have always required a separate login. To easy access administration and simplify user logins, Google has launched […]
More Office/Docs Integration with Suggested Edits
/in Education, GeneralGoogle recently added Suggested Edits to Google Docs as a way to make edits that can be accepted or rejected by the owner. As many of us still work with people still using Microsoft Word, and some of us still use Word for some tasks, Google is extending Suggested Edits to further improve […]
2nd of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
/in EducationAt the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 2nd of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Create an Equitable and Sustainable Ecosystem Every […]
1st of 5: Leadership and Google Apps in Your District
/in EducationAt the NJ Google Apps for Education Summit this month, we had the opportunity to briefly present and discuss the role and impact of Google Apps in K-12 Education with administrators and leaders from several districts. This post is the 1st of 5 on Leadership and Google Apps in Your District. Google Apps is a […]
Drive vs Docs = New Google URLs
/in Education, GeneralGoogle Drive and Google Docs are no longer the same thing. As Google expanded the file service capabilities of Drive, Docs and Drive were separated to better reflect Docs as the office productivity tools and Drive as the secure file service. Recently, Google made changes to ensure this distinction is evident in the URLs we […]
Cloud Outages: Which Provider has 3 of the 10 biggest so far in 2014?
/in Education, GeneralCRN Magazine recently published a list of the 10 biggest and most impactful cloud service outages so far in 2010. Outages happen. Every vendor has, or will have, an outage at some point in time. The severity of outages and how well a vendor communicates and recovers, however, point to underlying quality of service issues. […]
Lease vs Buy: Time to Rethink Your Options
/in Education, GeneralHistorically, the “lease versus buy” decision for IT purchases focused on a business’ cash flow and the impact major projects would have on company financial statements. CFOs would look at leasing options when cash flow was an issue, and to see if the capital expenditures or operating costs would best benefit ROI and other key […]