Google Apps is designed for secure sharing and collaborations. Many users, however, still rely on the back-and-forth of email to get their work done. Here is the 2nd of 5 other ways to collaborate in Google Apps. Collaborate via Calendar Google Calendar is good for more than just setting appointments. Create a calendar for a project and […]
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Google Apps is designed for secure sharing and collaborations. Many users, however, still rely on the back-and-forth of email to get their work done. Here is the 1st of 5 other ways to collaborate in Google Apps. Use Google Groups for your Group Google Groups is designed to facilitate discussions among its members. Create a group […]
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Among the myriad of new features and upgrades announced at Google I/O this week, Google added the ability to restore users’ Drive files that have been deleted from the Trash folder. While offering some protection, the feature is limited in its scope. You cannot restore individual files; you can only restore all files deleted within […]
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Within the announcements for Google Apps Unlimited and Google Drive for Work (more on these shortly!), are important changes to Google Apps Vault. First and foremost, Google Apps Vault now includes Vault for Drive. With Vault for Drive, you can immediately: Search for specific users’ Drive files. Preview search results in Vault to make sure you […]
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As Google continues to migrate Google Message Security and Message Discovery customers from the old Postini infrastructure, our clients have been concerned about functional and performance equivalency. While filters and settings have been comparable for a while, and Google had previously added the quarantine notification, Google today announced the new Message Center. Specifically for […]
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Tea Living INC. (teacollection.com) brings worldwide cultures and modern design to children’s fashion. Twice each year, Tea packs their bags and travels the world to explore and discover. With original, high-quality designs inspired by their adventures abroad, Tea stands for practical luxury with pieces that are easy to care for and feel great to wear. […]
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As recently reported by CloudTweaks, a recently published analysis tells us that only 38.5% of Internet traffic is from humans. The rest is from Bots — good and evil. Good Bots are primarily search engines and data aggregation services. These represent 31% of Internet traffic. This leaves 30.5% of traffic originating from Bad Bots. What […]
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Cumulus Global today announced the addition of Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, as a Strategic Cloud Advisor for the NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo slated to launch December 3, 2014 in San Diego, CA. Falcon brings his knowledge of cloud computing for SMBs and education to the advisory board, and will provide insight and […]
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The Worcester Business Journal named Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global among the “10 to Watch” today in the MetroWest 495 BIZ special supplement. The “10 to Watch” list identifies emerging business leaders who foster unique skill sets, find and develop new opportunities, and bring their respective companies to new heights. The Worcester Business Journal […]
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Google is updating the official “End of Life” policy for all Chrome devices, including retroactive coverage to previous models. This change extends the minimum “End of Life” (EOL) term from 3 years to 5 years, adding at least 2 additional years of automatic Chrome and security updates. When a device’s EOL term is reached, […]
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Yes, you can lose data in the cloud! Our friends at Backupify recently conducted a study, Protecting Data in the Cloud: The Truth About SaaS Backup, which revealed some very interesting results based on how IT perceives the safety and security of their cloud-resident data. 54% of IT professionals have implemented some form of SaaS applications 81% of IT […]
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Death Of Net Neutrality Will Hurt Cloud Adoption CRN, May 2, 2014 Our View: Businesses relying on cloud computing need to trust that the services they use have a level playing field for Internet access and performance. Google Apps Resellers: Referral Program Actually Helps Our Business in the Long Run CRN, April 21, 2014 Our […]
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With more businesses moving to the cloud, and Google Apps in particular, one of the questions that comes up is whether organizations still need MS Office. The fact that MS Office use is drastically lower than peceived within most companies is a subject for another post. For many organizations, they still need a solution […]
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Over the next few weeks, Google is rolling out the new version of Sheets to all users. Sheets include a many new features beyond offline access, speed, and no more limits on formula complexity and sheet size. Improved formula editing: New function editing tools to help you build complex formulas. New spreadsheet functions: Highly requested new functions such as SUMIFS, […]
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As you have probably heard, there is a Federal lawsuit against Google in California that accuses Google of mining student data for commercial purposes. We have received a few questions and should expect we will have more. Here is what we know so far. Google Apps for Education remains certified as FERPA compliant. Federal regulators […]
At the annual BBJ Pacesetter breakfast today, the Boston Business Journal recognized Cumulus Global as the 5th fastest growing private company in Massachusetts. The Pacesetter Awards recognize businesses with exceptional cumulative revenue growth over a four-year period, highlighting businesses and entrepreneurs that create the dynamic and innovative economy in Massachusetts. In accepting the award, Allen […]
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One of the challenges in today’s world is that malware can come from anywhere. Traditionally, viruses and other malware travelled by disk or thumb drive. As our desktop protections improved, malware appeared in infected files attached to emails, or spam. Today, malware is more likely to come from a web site you visit — even […]
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Today is the day that Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows XP (unless you are a country or a multinational bank with ATM machines). There is a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about what businesses should do next, much of it originating with Microsoft. First, you Windows XP systems will keep working. As time […]
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Back in 2012, Microsoft announced the end of life for the Small Business Server (SBS) product line (see SBS End of Life: Microsoft Punishes Small Businesses). As with any retiring technologies, some organizations will wait to move until there is a current need. If something works, why fix it? With Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 […]
Recently, there has been much media discussion in light of litigation regarding data privacy in Google Apps for Education. Here are the important facts about student accounts and Google Apps for Education. First and foremost, Ads in Gmail are turned off by default for Google Apps for Education and Cumulus Global advises every school and district we work with […]
2nd of 5: More Ways to Collaborate in Google Apps
/in Education, GeneralGoogle Apps is designed for secure sharing and collaborations. Many users, however, still rely on the back-and-forth of email to get their work done. Here is the 2nd of 5 other ways to collaborate in Google Apps. Collaborate via Calendar Google Calendar is good for more than just setting appointments. Create a calendar for a project and […]
1st of 5: More Ways to Collaborate in Google Apps
/in Education, GeneralGoogle Apps is designed for secure sharing and collaborations. Many users, however, still rely on the back-and-forth of email to get their work done. Here is the 1st of 5 other ways to collaborate in Google Apps. Use Google Groups for your Group Google Groups is designed to facilitate discussions among its members. Create a group […]
Restore Google Drive Files Offers Some (but not enough?) Protection
/in Education, GeneralAmong the myriad of new features and upgrades announced at Google I/O this week, Google added the ability to restore users’ Drive files that have been deleted from the Trash folder. While offering some protection, the feature is limited in its scope. You cannot restore individual files; you can only restore all files deleted within […]
Vault for Drive is (Finally) Here!
/in Education, GeneralWithin the announcements for Google Apps Unlimited and Google Drive for Work (more on these shortly!), are important changes to Google Apps Vault. First and foremost, Google Apps Vault now includes Vault for Drive. With Vault for Drive, you can immediately: Search for specific users’ Drive files. Preview search results in Vault to make sure you […]
For Tea Living, Inspiration Accelerates after Move to Google Apps
/in GeneralTea Living INC. (teacollection.com) brings worldwide cultures and modern design to children’s fashion. Twice each year, Tea packs their bags and travels the world to explore and discover. With original, high-quality designs inspired by their adventures abroad, Tea stands for practical luxury with pieces that are easy to care for and feel great to wear. […]
Lots of Bots; Not so Many People on the Internet?
/in Education, GeneralAs recently reported by CloudTweaks, a recently published analysis tells us that only 38.5% of Internet traffic is from humans. The rest is from Bots — good and evil. Good Bots are primarily search engines and data aggregation services. These represent 31% of Internet traffic. This leaves 30.5% of traffic originating from Bad Bots. What […]
Cumulus Global CEO Named Strategic Cloud Advisor for NexGen Cloud Conference
/in EducationCumulus Global today announced the addition of Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, as a Strategic Cloud Advisor for the NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo slated to launch December 3, 2014 in San Diego, CA. Falcon brings his knowledge of cloud computing for SMBs and education to the advisory board, and will provide insight and […]
Cumulus Global CEO Named Among 10 to Watch by Worcester Business Journal
/in EducationThe Worcester Business Journal named Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global among the “10 to Watch” today in the MetroWest 495 BIZ special supplement. The “10 to Watch” list identifies emerging business leaders who foster unique skill sets, find and develop new opportunities, and bring their respective companies to new heights. The Worcester Business Journal […]
Google Extends “End of Life” for ALL Chrome Devices
/in Education, GeneralGoogle is updating the official “End of Life” policy for all Chrome devices, including retroactive coverage to previous models. This change extends the minimum “End of Life” (EOL) term from 3 years to 5 years, adding at least 2 additional years of automatic Chrome and security updates. When a device’s EOL term is reached, […]
Surprising Stats on Cloud Data Loss
/in Education, GeneralYes, you can lose data in the cloud! Our friends at Backupify recently conducted a study, Protecting Data in the Cloud: The Truth About SaaS Backup, which revealed some very interesting results based on how IT perceives the safety and security of their cloud-resident data. 54% of IT professionals have implemented some form of SaaS applications 81% of IT […]
Cumulus Global in the News
/in Education, GeneralDeath Of Net Neutrality Will Hurt Cloud Adoption CRN, May 2, 2014 Our View: Businesses relying on cloud computing need to trust that the services they use have a level playing field for Internet access and performance. Google Apps Resellers: Referral Program Actually Helps Our Business in the Long Run CRN, April 21, 2014 Our […]
Alternatives to MS Office
/in Education, GeneralWith more businesses moving to the cloud, and Google Apps in particular, one of the questions that comes up is whether organizations still need MS Office. The fact that MS Office use is drastically lower than peceived within most companies is a subject for another post. For many organizations, they still need a solution […]
New Google Sheets are Here
/in Education, GeneralOver the next few weeks, Google is rolling out the new version of Sheets to all users. Sheets include a many new features beyond offline access, speed, and no more limits on formula complexity and sheet size. Improved formula editing: New function editing tools to help you build complex formulas. New spreadsheet functions: Highly requested new functions such as SUMIFS, […]
Google Apps and Student Privacy
/in Education, GeneralAs you have probably heard, there is a Federal lawsuit against Google in California that accuses Google of mining student data for commercial purposes. We have received a few questions and should expect we will have more. Here is what we know so far. Google Apps for Education remains certified as FERPA compliant. Federal regulators […]
Cumulus Global Receives Pacesetter Award from the Boston Business Journal as the 5th Fastest Growing Private Company in Massachusetts
/in EducationAt the annual BBJ Pacesetter breakfast today, the Boston Business Journal recognized Cumulus Global as the 5th fastest growing private company in Massachusetts. The Pacesetter Awards recognize businesses with exceptional cumulative revenue growth over a four-year period, highlighting businesses and entrepreneurs that create the dynamic and innovative economy in Massachusetts. In accepting the award, Allen […]
A New Approach to Protection
/in Education, GeneralOne of the challenges in today’s world is that malware can come from anywhere. Traditionally, viruses and other malware travelled by disk or thumb drive. As our desktop protections improved, malware appeared in infected files attached to emails, or spam. Today, malware is more likely to come from a web site you visit — even […]
A Post XP World? Think Before You Spend!
/in Education, GeneralToday is the day that Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows XP (unless you are a country or a multinational bank with ATM machines). There is a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt about what businesses should do next, much of it originating with Microsoft. First, you Windows XP systems will keep working. As time […]
Moving from SBS? 6 Questions to Ask
/in Education, GeneralBack in 2012, Microsoft announced the end of life for the Small Business Server (SBS) product line (see SBS End of Life: Microsoft Punishes Small Businesses). As with any retiring technologies, some organizations will wait to move until there is a current need. If something works, why fix it? With Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 […]
Google Apps for Education Security and Privacy
/in Education, GeneralRecently, there has been much media discussion in light of litigation regarding data privacy in Google Apps for Education. Here are the important facts about student accounts and Google Apps for Education. First and foremost, Ads in Gmail are turned off by default for Google Apps for Education and Cumulus Global advises every school and district we work with […]