We offer the Flashpanel Panel Partner edition as a free resource to all of our Google Apps customers for many reasons. Beyond giving our clients additional features than the self-service free edition, we see how an understanding of how the environment is being used, leads to broader and more effective adoption. Companies, governments, non-profits, and […]
We love the cloud. We work and live in the cloud. So, when our Verizon FiOS service became unreliable, we had a plan. The upside of cloud services is that they are available from anywhere you have Internet service. The down-side is that downtime means disruption. We Have Options Redundancy is the most common option […]
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 To Pay $15 Per Seat For Google Apps Customer CRN: March 11, 2014 Our View: This will further accelerate market acceptance of Google Apps and focus […]
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So much of the discussion about Microsoft versus Google and others includes a mention that businesses will not give up using Microsoft Office for other alternatives. The general wisdom is that Google Apps and other solutions are niche players, but will never have a significant presence in the enterprise. But are those that ignore history […]
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While security updates for Windows XP will continue well into 2015, the end of support and non-security updates is less than 50 days away. According to IDC, as reported by Reuters, shipments of PCs fell 9.85 is 2013 and are expected to drop another 6.1% this year. As more knowledge workers rely on mobile devices, […]
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This month added additional admin controls to Hangouts that help improve information privacy and security. Administrators can now ensure users receive a warning when chatting outside the domain, letting users know that they are now sharing information outside the organization. Additionally, when set, group chat conversations will split if an outside party is added, keeping […]
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Boston, MA – Cumulus Global was named a 2014 Pacesetter — one of the 70 fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts — by The Boston Business Journal on Wednesday. The annual list highlights the entrepreneurs and businesses that make Massachusetts one of the most dynamic and innovative economies in the world. “We are honored to be considered […]
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A 2013 study by The 2112 Group titled “”2013 State of Cloud Backup” found that small and mid-size interest in robust backup solutions more than triples after a significant data loss event, only 54% of SMBs felt that improved data recovery, business continuity, and IT reliability were sufficient motivators to deploy a new or improved […]
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 Falcon2014-03-05 11:00:452014-03-05 11:00:45Picking a Backup Solution is Missing the Point!
Google Notifier is going away. But, you do have options for see and preview new Gmail messages, and to receive Calendar notifications on the desktop. To get started, uninstall Google Notifier before it no longer functions Unread Email Count at a Glance Install the Google Mail Checker application for Chrome to see your unread email […]
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 Falcon2014-02-11 11:30:412014-02-11 11:30:413 Alternatives to Google Notifier
Cumulus Global and Eduscape Learning Partnership Delivers Certified Educator Training Following successful participation at last week’s FETC 2014 conference, Cumulus Global today announced a strategic partnership with Eduscape Learning, offering comprehensive professional development programs for schools and districts using Google Apps for Education. The partnership combines Eduscape Learning’s existing professional development services and Google Apps […]
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 Falcon2014-02-04 10:50:532014-02-04 10:50:53Classroom Results Improve with Google Apps Professional Development
As more organizations adopt Hangouts and other web meeting tools, some of the etiquette rules common for in-person meetings warrant an updated (or just a friendly reminder). Here are 5 ways to better manage web meetings 1) Understand and Manage the Technology Make sure you understand how to use the technology and take time to […]
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 Falcon2014-01-22 11:00:002014-01-22 11:00:00Managing Web Meetings and Hangouts
Visitors to FETC in 2014 in Orlando later this month have a unique opportunity to learn how Google Apps for Education can serve as platform for robust administrative and classroom computing. Cumulus Global (Booth #256) is hosting a series of in-booth seminars covering a range of topics from system administration, data protection, and security, to […]
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Since its launch, Google Docs has often been criticized for its lack of maturity when compared to Microsoft Office. With major upgrades to Documents and Sheets, the gap has certainly closed quite a bit over the past 18 months. This months, Google Slides takes a giant leap forward as well, with the addition of the […]
This blog post is the third in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. In the first two posts in this series, we focused on some of the risks and basic concepts for file sync and sharing services. In this post, we focus on ways to mitigate […]
According to a recent survey of IT service firms conducted by The 2112 Group, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs with up to 250 employees) do not respond to most marketing efforts. The lack of interest appears to be due to underlying concerns about data security, bandwidth, availability, and recurring costs. Not surprisingly, SMBs become interested […]
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 Falcon2013-12-19 11:30:162013-12-19 11:30:16Cloud Backup: Small Businesses Hesitate at their Own Peril
According to a recent report by “Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) Initiative”, a coalition of United Nations agencies, governments, non-profits, and science organizations, the amount of e-waste generated will increase by a third in just the next five years. And, unfortunately, much of the e-waste ends up in poor countries, polluting water and food supplies […]
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One of the benefits of Google Apps is the ability to integrate third-party applications. One of the risks when using Google Apps, is that some third-party applications may request access to information and privileges that you do not want them to have. In addition to letting you identify, approve, and block third-party application access to […]
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Annual list showcases the 20 most promising education technology solution providers. Boston, MA, December 13, 2013 – CIO Review (www.cioreview.com) has selected Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) as one of CIOReview’s 20 Most Promising Education Tech Solution Providers. The annual list, published in CIOReview’s December issue, identifies solution providers offering innovative, value-add solutions to the education […]
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 Falcon2013-12-13 09:13:122013-12-13 09:13:12CIOReview names Cumulus Global a Top 20 Education Tech Solution Provider
“Phishing” is the process through which criminals attempt to steal you from you by getting you to respond to an email that appears to be legitimate. Here is what to look for to avoid the trap. URL Mismatch: Hover the mouse over any URLs in the email message and see if the destination URL matches what […]
It was an easy post to miss in the run up to the Thanksgiving holiday. On November 25, we posted the results of an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) survey detailing how Microsoft fails to meet 4 out of 5 security best practices for its cloud service data centers and its customers’ data (Google and Dropbox were […]
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FlashPanel Schedule Reporting Helps Google Apps Admins
/in Education, GeneralWe offer the Flashpanel Panel Partner edition as a free resource to all of our Google Apps customers for many reasons. Beyond giving our clients additional features than the self-service free edition, we see how an understanding of how the environment is being used, leads to broader and more effective adoption. Companies, governments, non-profits, and […]
When FiOS becomes “Frequent Interruption of Service”
/in GeneralWe love the cloud. We work and live in the cloud. So, when our Verizon FiOS service became unreliable, we had a plan. The upside of cloud services is that they are available from anywhere you have Internet service. The down-side is that downtime means disruption. We Have Options Redundancy is the most common option […]
Back in the News
/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 To Pay $15 Per Seat For Google Apps Customer CRN: March 11, 2014 Our View: This will further accelerate market acceptance of Google Apps and focus […]
“Until They Did” or “Why Businesses Will Move Away from MS Office”
/in GeneralSo much of the discussion about Microsoft versus Google and others includes a mention that businesses will not give up using Microsoft Office for other alternatives. The general wisdom is that Google Apps and other solutions are niche players, but will never have a significant presence in the enterprise. But are those that ignore history […]
Is Your PC a Dead-End?
/in Education, GeneralWhile security updates for Windows XP will continue well into 2015, the end of support and non-security updates is less than 50 days away. According to IDC, as reported by Reuters, shipments of PCs fell 9.85 is 2013 and are expected to drop another 6.1% this year. As more knowledge workers rely on mobile devices, […]
Controls for Hangouts with Outside Parties
/in Education, GeneralThis month added additional admin controls to Hangouts that help improve information privacy and security. Administrators can now ensure users receive a warning when chatting outside the domain, letting users know that they are now sharing information outside the organization. Additionally, when set, group chat conversations will split if an outside party is added, keeping […]
Boston Business Journal Names Cumulus Global a 2014 Pacesetter
/in EducationBoston, MA – Cumulus Global was named a 2014 Pacesetter — one of the 70 fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts — by The Boston Business Journal on Wednesday. The annual list highlights the entrepreneurs and businesses that make Massachusetts one of the most dynamic and innovative economies in the world. “We are honored to be considered […]
Picking a Backup Solution is Missing the Point!
/in Education, GeneralA 2013 study by The 2112 Group titled “”2013 State of Cloud Backup” found that small and mid-size interest in robust backup solutions more than triples after a significant data loss event, only 54% of SMBs felt that improved data recovery, business continuity, and IT reliability were sufficient motivators to deploy a new or improved […]
3 Alternatives to Google Notifier
/in Education, GeneralGoogle Notifier is going away. But, you do have options for see and preview new Gmail messages, and to receive Calendar notifications on the desktop. To get started, uninstall Google Notifier before it no longer functions Unread Email Count at a Glance Install the Google Mail Checker application for Chrome to see your unread email […]
Classroom Results Improve with Google Apps Professional Development
/in EducationCumulus Global and Eduscape Learning Partnership Delivers Certified Educator Training Following successful participation at last week’s FETC 2014 conference, Cumulus Global today announced a strategic partnership with Eduscape Learning, offering comprehensive professional development programs for schools and districts using Google Apps for Education. The partnership combines Eduscape Learning’s existing professional development services and Google Apps […]
Managing Web Meetings and Hangouts
/in GeneralAs more organizations adopt Hangouts and other web meeting tools, some of the etiquette rules common for in-person meetings warrant an updated (or just a friendly reminder). Here are 5 ways to better manage web meetings 1) Understand and Manage the Technology Make sure you understand how to use the technology and take time to […]
Cumulus Global Offers Solutions and Seminars at FETC 2014
/in EducationVisitors to FETC in 2014 in Orlando later this month have a unique opportunity to learn how Google Apps for Education can serve as platform for robust administrative and classroom computing. Cumulus Global (Booth #256) is hosting a series of in-booth seminars covering a range of topics from system administration, data protection, and security, to […]
Google Presentations Getting Better with Master Slide
/in Education, GeneralSince its launch, Google Docs has often been criticized for its lack of maturity when compared to Microsoft Office. With major upgrades to Documents and Sheets, the gap has certainly closed quite a bit over the past 18 months. This months, Google Slides takes a giant leap forward as well, with the addition of the […]
Cloud File Sync & Sharing: Risks and Solutions (Part 3)
/in GeneralThis blog post is the third in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. In the first two posts in this series, we focused on some of the risks and basic concepts for file sync and sharing services. In this post, we focus on ways to mitigate […]
Cloud Backup: Small Businesses Hesitate at their Own Peril
/in GeneralAccording to a recent survey of IT service firms conducted by The 2112 Group, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs with up to 250 employees) do not respond to most marketing efforts. The lack of interest appears to be due to underlying concerns about data security, bandwidth, availability, and recurring costs. Not surprisingly, SMBs become interested […]
Is Your E-Waste Part of the Solution?
/in GeneralAccording to a recent report by “Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) Initiative”, a coalition of United Nations agencies, governments, non-profits, and science organizations, the amount of e-waste generated will increase by a third in just the next five years. And, unfortunately, much of the e-waste ends up in poor countries, polluting water and food supplies […]
The 5 Most Trusted & Banned 3rd Party Apps for Google Apps Domains
/in GeneralOne of the benefits of Google Apps is the ability to integrate third-party applications. One of the risks when using Google Apps, is that some third-party applications may request access to information and privileges that you do not want them to have. In addition to letting you identify, approve, and block third-party application access to […]
CIOReview names Cumulus Global a Top 20 Education Tech Solution Provider
/in GeneralAnnual list showcases the 20 most promising education technology solution providers. Boston, MA, December 13, 2013 – CIO Review (www.cioreview.com) has selected Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) as one of CIOReview’s 20 Most Promising Education Tech Solution Providers. The annual list, published in CIOReview’s December issue, identifies solution providers offering innovative, value-add solutions to the education […]
How to Spot Phishing Emails
/in General“Phishing” is the process through which criminals attempt to steal you from you by getting you to respond to an email that appears to be legitimate. Here is what to look for to avoid the trap. URL Mismatch: Hover the mouse over any URLs in the email message and see if the destination URL matches what […]
Microsoft Acknowledges Security Best Practice Failures
/in GeneralIt was an easy post to miss in the run up to the Thanksgiving holiday. On November 25, we posted the results of an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) survey detailing how Microsoft fails to meet 4 out of 5 security best practices for its cloud service data centers and its customers’ data (Google and Dropbox were […]